Emerson Lake & Palmer Self-Titled Vinyl LP, 1971 Cotillion SD 9040, Vintage Progressive Rock Record

The self-titled debut album from Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released in the United States on Cotillion Records as SD 9040 in 1971. Formed in 1970, Emerson, Lake & Palmer brought together keyboardist Keith Emerson, bassist, guitarist and vocalist Greg Lake, and drummer Carl Palmer. Their debut combined progressive rock with strong classical influences and introduced the sound that would make ELP one of the best-known progressive rock groups of the 1970s.

The album includes “Lucky Man,” along with “The Barbarian,” “Take a Pebble,” “Knife-Edge,” “The Three Fates” and “Tank.”

**Sold as-is, not play-tested**
Note for buyers: This is a vintage stereo LP set. It has been visually inspected but not play-tested. Vinyl from this era may contain light surface noise, pops, or ticks during quieter passages, even when visually clean. This set is sold as-is and priced accordingly. Please review all photos and details before purchasing.

This copy has the Cotillion labels and SP designation on the label matrix. The matrix and dead-wax information visible on this copy includes:
Side One label:
ST-CTN-702073 SP
Side Two label:
ST-CTN-702074 SP
Dead wax photographed:
ST-CTN 702073-1A
PBL-35630-1D
The exact label and dead-wax markings are shown in the photographs for collectors wishing to identify the pressing.

Condition:
Cover:
The dark artwork on this cover tends to make every rub and mark visible. This example has surface, edge and corner wear consistent with age and use. There are no seam splits.
Inner Sleeve:
Includes the original paper inner sleeve. It has light age toning but no splits.
Vinyl:
The vinyl retains a nice glossy appearance. There are light superficial marks from normal handling and use, but no deep scratches or gouges noted. The record has been visually inspected and has not been play graded.

History
Emerson, Lake & Palmer formed in London in 1970, bringing together three musicians who were already experienced performers: Keith Emerson, formerly of The Nice; Greg Lake, who had been a member of King Crimson; and Carl Palmer, formerly of Atomic Rooster. The new group quickly attracted attention, particularly following its appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival on August 29, 1970. Their self-titled debut was recorded at Advision Studios in London during the summer of 1970, with Greg Lake serving as producer and Eddy Offord as engineer. The album was released in Britain in late 1970, while Carl Palmer's official discography dates the U.S. release to January 13, 1971. The American edition was issued by Cotillion Records. The album mixed original compositions with adaptations and influences drawn from classical music, establishing the combination of rock, keyboards and classical composition that became strongly associated with ELP. It reached No. 4 on the UK album chart and No. 18 in the United States, and was certified Gold in the U.S.

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