ELP EMERSON LAKE PALMER - Brain Salad Surgery 12" Vinyl LP Album
- Austrian release incl Poster and Gatefold Album Cover

Austrian pressings of ELP's "Brain Salad Surgery" on vinyl are collectibles for their gatefold cover featuring H.R. Giger's art and inclusion of a poster. The release boasts the same high-quality audio as others while offering a unique package for fans and vinyl enthusiasts to treasure.

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"Brain Salad Surgery" Album Description:

For progressive rock aficionados, Emerson, Lake & Palmer's (ELP) "Brain Salad Surgery" is a landmark LP. Released in 1973, it marked the band's first foray on their own Manticore Records label and stands as a testament to their innovative fusion of rock and classical influences. Beyond the music, this Austrian pressing offers a unique collectible experience for vinyl enthusiasts.

Gatefold Grandeur and Giger's Genius

This Austrian release boasts a stunning gatefold format, a common design for vinyl albums in the era. Unfolding the cover reveals the record sleeves nestled within a larger artwork canvas. The centerpiece, of course, is the legendary cover art by H. R. Giger, a pioneer of biomechanical art. Giger's hauntingly beautiful and bizarre imagery perfectly complements the album's themes and progressive rock spirit.

An Austrian Bonus: The Poster

Adding to the collectibility of this Austrian release is the inclusion of a poster.

The Music Within

Of course, the centerpiece of any album is the music itself. "Brain Salad Surgery" features some of ELP's most iconic tracks, including the epic "Karn Evil 9" and the soaring "Jerusalem." The Austrian pressing boasts the same high-fidelity audio as other pressings, allowing listeners to fully immerse themselves in ELP's musical tapestry.

A Find for Fans and Collectors

Finding an Austrian pressing of "Brain Salad Surgery" with the poster intact can be a challenge, but for dedicated ELP fans and vinyl enthusiasts, the hunt is well worth it. This unique package combines the power of the music with stunning artwork and a special bonus item, making it a true collector's gem

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Music Genre:

Prog Rock

Album Production Information:

The album:"Brain Salad Surgery" by "Emerson, Lake and Palmer" was produced by: Greg Lake

Album cover artwork by: HR Giger

H.R. Giger – Swiss artist, designer

The guy who made “biomechanical” feel less like a style and more like a warning label. Read more...

H.R. Giger, a Swiss artist, achieved fame for his dark, biomechanical style that blends human and machine. His airbrushed paintings often depicted disturbing dreamscapes. He designed the terrifying xenomorph in the movie "Alien," which earned him an Academy Award. The H.R. Giger Museum in Switzerland showcases his work.

H.R. Giger a Swiss artist, achieved fame for his dark, biomechanical style that blends human and machine. His airbrushed paintings often depicted disturbing dreamscapes. He designed the terrifying xenomorph in the movie "Alien," which earned him an Academy Award. The H.R. Giger Museum in Switzerland showcases his work. See some of his most famous designs:

Record Label & Catalog-nr:

Manticore 87 302

Album Packaging:

Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with artwork by the Swiss artist H.R. Giger (Alien) on the inside cover pages

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

1973 Made in Austria

Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: ELP Emerson Lake Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery Austria

Keith Emerson (ex The Nice)
Keith Emerson – Keyboards
The guy who made the Hammond and Moog sound like they were trying to escape the stage. Read more...
Keith Emerson was the keyboard alchemist who made prog rock sound like a classical recital crashed into a rock club. I first caught him in The Nice (1967-1970), where he pushed rock into Bach, jazz, and sheer volume, then he helped launch Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970-1979; later reunions 1990-1999) and turned the Moog into a headline act. His rig of Hammond, piano, and synths wasn't decoration; it was the whole plot, and he played it like a restless conductor. In the 80s he detoured through Emerson, Lake & Powell (1985-1986) and the trio 3/Emerson, Berry & Palmer (1988-1989), always chasing bigger sounds than the stage could hold, even when the band name changed.
Keith Emerson Wiki
Greg Lake - Vocals, Bass Guitar
Greg Lake – Bass, Vocals, Guitar
The voice behind "Lucky Man" and the basslines that kept prog from floating into space. Read more...
Greg Lake was the warm-voiced anchor who made prog rock feel human even when the music went full sci-fi. I first heard him with King Crimson (1969-1970), where his bass, acoustic guitar, and vocals helped define the debut-era drama. Then he co-founded Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970-1979; reunions 1990-1998), writing and singing the tunes that gave all that virtuosity a heartbeat. In the mid-80s he took another run with Emerson, Lake & Powell (1985-1986), proving the songs still landed even when the lineup shifted. Before the big leagues, he cut his teeth in The Gods (1967-1968), already aiming for bigger stages than the clubs could offer, with a songwriter's grin.
Greg Lake Wiki
Carl Palmer
Carl Palmer – Drums, Percussion
The human metronome who could still swing while the time signatures did parkour. Read more...
Carl Palmer was the turbo-charged drummer who made prog rock feel like a high-speed chase in a concert hall. Before the supergroup mythology, he cut his teeth with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown (late 1960s) and Atomic Rooster (1969-1970). Then he strapped in with Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970-1979; reunions through the 1990s) and turned odd meters into something you could actually head-nod to. After ELP’s first run, he helped launch Asia (1981-1986, 1989-1992, 2006-2022), where his precision kept the arena hooks from going soft. Palmer’s playing is all snap, elegance, and controlled chaos—the kind of drummer who makes keyboards and guitars behave by sheer force of timing.
Carl Palmer Wiki

Complete Track-listing of the album"Brain Salad Surgery" by "Emerson, Lake and Palmer"

The detailed tracklist of this record "ELP Emerson Lake Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery Austria" is:

Jerusalem
Toccata
Still.. you turn me on
Benny the Bouncers
Karn Evil 9

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ELP EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - Brain Salad Surgery (Four European Versions) album front cover vinyl record

ELP EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - Brain Salad Surgery (Four European Versions) 12" Vinyl LP

For progressive rock aficionados, Emerson, Lake & Palmer's (ELP) "Brain Salad Surgery" is a landmark LP. Released in 1973, it marked the band's first foray and stands as a testament to their fusion of rock and classical influences

- Brain Salad Surgery (1979, Austria) - Brain Salad Surgery (1973, France) - Brain Salad Surgery ( 1973, Germany ) - Brain Salad Surgery (1973, UK)

ELP EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - Self-titled (Germany & UK Versions)

"Emerson, Lake & Palmer" is the eponymous debut album of this British progressive rock band, released in 1970. As a first album from the newly formed supergroup, the album clearly demonstrates the variety of influences

- Self-Titled (1970, England) - Self-titled (1970, Germany)

ELP EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - Love Beach

"Love Beach" was primarily a result of contractual obligations with their record company. The band had completed their previous album, "Works Volume 2", which was a double LP featuring individual contributions from each band member.

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ELP EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - (Mussorgsky's) Pictures At An Exhibition (Three European Versions)

Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" is a suite of piano pieces inspired by an art exhibition of his deceased friend Viktor Hartmann. Each movement depicts a different artwork, connected by a recurring "Promenade" theme. ELP's version is a bold reimagining of the suite, incorporating rock elements, synthesizers

- Pictures at an Exhibition (1972, Germany, Island Records) - Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition (1972, Germany, Manticore Records) - Pictures at an Exhibition (1972, Netherlands)

ELP EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - Tarkus (Three European Versions)

At the helm of the recording process was the skilled sound engineer Eddy "Are You Ready" Offord. His meticulous approach to capturing the intricate arrangements and complex compositions of ELP played a crucial role

- Tarkus (1971, Germany, Island Records) - Tarkus (1971, Germany, Manticore Records) - Tarkus (1971, UK)

ELP EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - Trilogy (Three European Versions)

Greg Lake demonstrated his musical prowess, steering the ship of "Trilogy" into uncharted waters. The album showcased a seamless fusion of classical influences, jazz improvisation, and rock elements

- Trilogy (1972, Germany, Island Records) Trilogy (1972, Germany, Manticore Records) - Trilogy (1972, UK)

ELP EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - Works

"Works" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer is where rock’s excess meets classical ambition head-on. Each side lets a band member take the wheel—Emerson with his grand piano concerto, Lake with melodic reflections, Palmer with percussive fireworks—before reuniting for the glorious roar of “Fanfare for the Common Man.” A lavish experiment pressed in Swiss precision wax.

ELP EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER - Works Volume 2

"Works Volume 2" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer is a 1977 vinyl LP showcasing the band's eclectic mix of prog rock, jazz fusion, and classical influences. Produced by Greg Lake and Pete Sinfield, the album features a diverse tracklist, highlighting each member’s musical prowess. It remains a testament to ELP's creative evolution in the late 1970s.

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ELP EMERSON LAKE PALMER - Brain Salad Surgery 12" Vinyl LP Album - Austrian release incl Poster and Gatefold Album Cover