The Moody Blues Octave Vinyl LP, 1978 London PS 708, Gatefold, Original Lyric Sleeve
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The Moody Blues Octave, released in 1978 on London Records, catalog number PS 708. This vintage stereo LP is housed in its original gatefold cover and includes the original printed lyric inner sleeve. Octave marked the Moody Blues' return to the studio following a lengthy break and became an important transition album for the band. This copy also has STERLING TJ etched in the deadwax.
**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.
Condition:
Cover:
Original gatefold cover shows rubbing, corner and edge wear, with the black surface making the wear particularly visible. There are no splits. The gatefold remains solid and the interior is clean.
Inner Sleeve:
Original printed lyric sleeve is included. It has a small split along the bottom and a small split along one side, along with normal handling and age wear.
Vinyl:
The record retains good gloss but clearly shows that it has been played. There are visible sleeve/play marks and light surface scratches. No deep scratches or gouges were observed.
Label:
The Side 2 label has visible areas of surface delamination/peeling. Please see the close-up photographs for condition.
History
Released in June 1978, Octave was the Moody Blues' first new studio album following the long break after Seventh Sojourn. The reunion brought Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge and Mike Pinder back together, with longtime producer Tony Clarke. The reunion was not exactly trouble-free. Recording moved to California, where the sessions encountered everything from a studio fire to flooding, and Tony Clarke departed before the album was completely finished. Octave ultimately became both Mike Pinder's final Moody Blues album and Tony Clarke's final studio album as their longtime producer, making it the end of an important period in the group's history. Pinder did not join the subsequent tour, and former Yes keyboardist Patrick Moraz was brought in. The comeback nevertheless proved commercially successful. Octave reached No. 6 in the UK and No. 13 in the United States and was certified platinum. "Steppin' in a Slide Zone" and "Driftwood" were released as singles in 1978.
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