Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Trilogy, 1972 Vintage Vinyl Record / LP, USA

Progressive Rock Landmark - From The Beginning, Hoedown, Abaddon’s Bolero And More

QUICK DETAILS
• Artist: Emerson, Lake & Palmer
• Title: Trilogy
• Format: 12" Vinyl LP - Album - Stereo - Gatefold - Club Edition
• Speed: 33 1/3 RPM (33 RPM)
• Label / Catalog #: Cotillion - SD 9903
• Note: Record Club Of America pressing.
• Country / Release: US, 1972
• Genre / Style: Rock - Prog Rock

ALBUM SUMMARY
Released in July 1972, Trilogy is widely regarded as ELP’s most balanced and accessible album - the point where the trio’s classical ambitions, progressive rock power, and songwriting craft aligned most cleanly. Side A opens with the sprawling three-part Endless Enigma suite before delivering From The Beginning, Greg Lake’s exquisite acoustic ballad that became the album’s hit single, and Hoedown, Emerson’s electrifying arrangement of Aaron Copland’s Rodeo excerpt. Side B is anchored by the majestic title track and closes with Abaddon’s Bolero, a hypnotic slow-build that remains one of the group’s most ambitious pieces. The album reached #5 in the UK and #22 in the US, and the iconic H.R. Giger-influenced cover art by William Neal is immediately recognisable. A key title in any prog rock collection.

TRACKLIST
Side One: The Endless Enigma Part 1, Fugue, The Endless Enigma Part 2, From The Beginning, The Sheriff, Hoedown
Side Two: Trilogy, Living Sin, Abaddon’s Bolero

CONDITION (CONSERVATIVE GRADING)
I grade conservatively using standard record grading.
• VINYL (RECORD): VG (Very Good) - visible signs of play wear; some surface noise possible but generally plays through well.
• SLEEVE (COVER): G+ (Good Plus) - shows significant wear; may have ring wear, edge splits, creasing, or handling marks. Plays fine but cover is visibly aged.
• PLAY TESTED: Album has been tested on a turntable and plays through without any skips.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
• 1 x vinyl record + 1 x gatefold sleeve

SHIPPING & PACKING
• Shipped in a sturdy record mailer with cardboard stiffeners to protect corners.
• Record will be placed in an inner sleeve and shipped outside the jacket when possible to prevent seam splits.
• Shipping service: USPS - flat rate for the US - USPS rates for international
• Processing time: ships within 3 business days of purchase. Delivery time per USPS service selected
• Combined shipping: yes

RETURNS / ISSUES
• If there’s a problem (damage in transit, wrong item), message me within 2 days with photos.