{"product_id":"the-albums-1969-1972","title":"The Albums 1969 - 1972","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Albums 1969 - 1972\u003c\/em\u003e by the \u003cstrong\u003eClimax Blues Band\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 CD set comprising the band’s first five albums, originally issued on EMI’s Parlophone and Harvest labels between 1969 and 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe albums included are \u003cem\u003eThe Climax Chicago Blues Band\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePlays On\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Lot of Bottle\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTightly Knit\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRich Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in Stafford in 1968 by Colin Cooper, the band (originally known as the Climax Chicago Blues Band) recorded their debut album in September and November 1968 with a line up of Colin Cooper (Vocals, Harmonica), Pete Haycock (Guitar, Slide Guitar, Vocals), Arthur Wood (Keyboards), Derek Holt (Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Organ), Richard Jones (Bass) and George Newsom (Drums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIssued early the following year on EMI’s Parlophone label, the album saw the band gain a wider audience. Shortening their name to the \u003cstrong\u003eClimax Blues Band\u003c\/strong\u003e, the group recorded and released their excellent follow-up album, \u003cem\u003ePlays On\u003c\/em\u003e, later that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1970, the band had moved to EMI’s “progressive” label, Harvest, and issued their third album \u003cem\u003eA Lot of Bottle\u003c\/em\u003e later that year. The 1971 album \u003cem\u003eTightly Knit\u003c\/em\u003e was arguably their best of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band’s final album for Harvest was \u003cem\u003eRich Man\u003c\/em\u003e, issued in 1972. The album made commercial inroads in the United States and was the launching platform for their success in that country over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis official 5CD clamshell boxed set celebrates the early years of this much loved British band and features each album in a replica card sleeve wallet and includes an illustrated poster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esoteric Recordings","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50389638185291,"sku":"1067273","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/540d0a2b-ac7a-4e77-8764-5fdcaabc2b3a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726367009","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/the-albums-1969-1972","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}