URIAH HEEP - DEMONS AND WIZARDS ALBUM COVER 12" LP

- Austrian Release with Gatefold Cover

Uriah Heep's 1974 album "Demons and Wizards," released on a 12" LP in Austria with a Roger Dean-designed gatefold cover (Island 86 185 IT), holds significance within the evolving rock music landscape. The collaboration between the iconic band and Dean resulted in a visually striking cover that complemented the album's fantasy themes. This Austrian release contributed to the global accessibility of Uriah Heep's music, marking a notable chapter in 1970s rock history.

 

Cover of Uriah Heep's Demons and Wizards album featuring a mystical figure on crystalline cliffs under a starry sky, wielding a magical staff. Artwork by Roger Dean

"Demons and Wizards" Album Description:

Uriah Heep's "Demons and Wizards" album, released on the 12" LP format with a distinctive Austrian touch, stands as a remarkable piece within the context of its time. The year 1974 marked an era where the rock music landscape was undergoing a profound evolution, with bands experimenting and pushing the boundaries of the genre. In this period, Uriah Heep, a prominent British rock band, crafted an album that not only showcased their musical prowess but also featured an iconic album cover designed by Roger Dean.

The album cover, a gatefold design, is a visual testament to the artistic collaboration between Uriah Heep and Roger Dean. Dean, known for his fantastical and imaginative creations, brought his unique style to "Demons and Wizards." The intricate details and otherworldly landscapes depicted on the cover complemented the album's thematic content, which often delved into fantasy and mystical realms.

The Austrian release of the album on the Island label with the catalog number 86 185 IT adds a distinctive touch to this musical masterpiece. The manufacturing in Austria reflects the global reach and popularity of Uriah Heep during the 1970s. This international release allowed fans in Austria and beyond to experience the magic of "Demons and Wizards" in its full glory.

Examining the broader production context of the album, one can appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship that went into creating each track. With standout songs like "Easy Livin'" and "The Wizard," Uriah Heep showcased their ability to blend hard rock with progressive elements, contributing to the diverse musical landscape of the time.

The gatefold cover, besides being an aesthetically pleasing visual component, also served as a canvas for fans to engage more deeply with the music. Opening up the gatefold revealed additional artwork and information, creating a multisensory experience that enhanced the overall enjoyment of the album.

Transcript of the liner notes on "Demons and "Wizards"

Somebody left a space between our last American tour and our European trip and we used literarily every second to put "Demons And Wizards" together. Although the titles would suggest it, there is no magic in just a collection of our songs which we had a good time recording. Gary Thain, formerly of Keef Hartley, and Lee Kers-lake have "completed" Uriah Heep, and we are happy and excited with the kind of re-energisation that's taking place. We all want to say a big "thank you" to Gerry and to Peter and Ashley who shared our tribulations, and without whose help I would have nothing to write about!! Hope you enjoy the album, because your pleasure is our best reward and it helps us to "keep on truckin" Ken Hensley March 1972 Thanks to Mel, Dell, Todd, and.Pete for taking care of business.

Music Genre:
  Prog Rock 
Album Production Information:

The album: "Demons and Wizards)" was produced by: Gerry Bron

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Peter Gallen, Ashley Howe

This album was recorded at: Lansdowne Studios London March April 1972

Album cover design: Roger Dean

Album cover photography: Dominy Hamilton, Roger Dean

Label & Catalognr Information:
Island 86 185 IT
Packaging:Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages
Media Format:
  12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  
Year & Country:
  1974 Manfactured in Austria

 

Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: URIAH HEEP - Demons and Wizards (Austria)
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • David Byron – vocals
  • Ken Hensley – acoustic, electric and slide guitar, vocals, keyboards, percussion
  • Mick Box – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Gary Thain – bass guitar (except for track one)
  • Lee Kerslake – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Mark Clarke – bass guitar, vocals on "The Wizard"
Complete Track-listing of the album "URIAH HEEP - Demons and Wizards (Austria)"

The detailed tracklist of this record "URIAH HEEP - Demons and Wizards (Austria)" is:

    Track-listing :
  1. "The Wizard" (Mark Clarke, Ken Hensley) – 2:59
  2. "Traveller in Time" (Mick Box, David Byron, Lee Kerslake) – 3:25
  3. "Easy Livin'" – 2:37
  4. "Poet's Justice" (Box, Hensley, Kerslake) – 4:15
  5. "Circle of Hands" – 6:25
  6. "Rainbow Demon" – 4:25
  7. "All My Life" (Box, Byron, Kerslake) – 2:44
  8. "Paradise" – 5:10
  9. "The Spell" – 7:32
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The cover of Uriah Heep's "Demons and Wizards" album, illustrated by Roger Dean, features a fantastical figure standing on jagged, crystalline cliffs under a starry sky. The figure, dressed in vibrant colors and wielding a magical staff, seems to conjure light. The surreal landscape, with towering formations and an ethereal backdrop, captures a mystical ambiance. This iconic artwork complements the album's themes of fantasy and adventure.

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Index of URIAH HEEP - 1970-1980s Vinyl Record Discography and Album Covers

URIAH HEEP - Abominog
URIAH HEEP - Abominog album front cover vinyl record

Bronze S 204 532 , 1982 , Germany

Abominog is the 14th album for British rock group URIAH HEEP. It was the first album without keyboardist Ken Hensley. The album was critically acclaimed and fairly commercially successful album due, in part, to the band retooling and updating their sound to a contemporary heavy metal style.

Abominog 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - Best of URIAH HEEP
URIAH HEEP - Best of URIAH HEEP album front cover vinyl record

Bronze 28 784 XOT / LC 2313 , 1979 , Germany

The 1979 release "Best of Uriah Heep" on Bronze Records, catalog number 28 784 XOT, is a compilation spanning 1970-1976. Produced by Gerry Bron, it features the band's pinnacle tracks, showcasing their evolution. Sound engineer Peter Gallen ensures sonic fidelity. Distributed in Germany, the LP captures Uriah Heep's global appeal. LC 2313 highlights Bronze Records' role.

Best of URIAH HEEP 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - Conquest
URIAH HEEP - Conquest album front cover vinyl record

Bronze 201 655 , 1980 , Germany

"Conquest" is an album by the English rock band Uriah Heep, released in 1980. It and marked a departure from their earlier, heavier sound towards a more polished and commercial style. The album features a mix of hard rock, progressive rock, and arena rock elements and includes songs such as "Heartless Land," "Imagination," and "Feelings."

Conquest 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - Demons and Wizards (Austria & France Releases)
URIAH HEEP - Demons and Wizards (Austria) album front cover vinyl record

 

Uriah Heep's 1974 album "Demons and Wizards," released on a 12" LP in Austria with a Roger Dean-designed gatefold cover (Island 86 185 IT), holds significance within the evolving rock music landscape. The collaboration between the iconic band and Dean resulted in a visually striking cover that complemented the album's fantasy themes. This Austrian release contributed to the global accessibility of Uriah Heep's music, marking a notable chapter in 1970s rock history.

- Demons and Wizards (Austria) - Demons and Wizards (France)
URIAH HEEP - Equator
URIAH HEEP - Equator incl Rockarama album front cover vinyl record

EPIC / Portrait PRT 26414   , 1985 , EEC

"Equator" is the 1985 album by the English rock band Uriah Heep. . It was recorded during a time of change and transition for the band, as they were exploring new sounds and directions. The album features a mix of hard rock, progressive rock, and arena rock elements, and includes songs such as "Rockarama," "Lonely Nights," and "The Other Side of Midnight."

Equator incl Rockarama 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - Fallen Angel
URIAH HEEP - Fallen Angel album front cover vinyl record

Bronze 26 449 XOT , 1978 , Germany

"Fallen Angel" is the 12th album released by British rock band URIAH HEEP in 1978. The album cover for Uriah Heep's 1978 album "Fallen Angel" was indeed designed by artist Chris Achilleos. Chris Achilleos is a Cypriot-British painter and illustrator who has created cover art for many books, albums, and magazines. He is well known for his fantasy and science fiction artwork and his attention to detail, and has created many memorable and iconic images throughout his career.

Fallen Angel 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - Firefly (European Releases)
URIAH HEEP - Firefly (Germany, Bronze 28 791) album front cover vinyl record

 

Firefly is the tenth album released by British rock band URIAH HEEP. It was first album without David Byron, lead vocalist and a founder-member of the band, and the first of three albums with John Lawton.

- Firefly (Germany, Bronze 28 791) - Firefly (Germany) - Firefly (Gt Britain) 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - Head First
URIAH HEEP - Head First album front cover vinyl record

Bronze 205 474   , 1983 , EEC

Uriah Heep's 1983 release, "Head First," marked their 15th studio album under Bronze Records. Produced by Ashley Howe, the album showcased the band's adaptability in the evolving music scene. Recorded at Manor Studios, it blended hard and progressive rock elements. In the context of 1983 Europe, the album reflected the era's musical trends and served as a sonic backdrop to the cultural shifts of the time.

Head First 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - High and Mighty
URIAH HEEP - High and Mighty album front cover vinyl record

Bronze 28 715 XOT , 1976 , Germany

Released in 1976 on Bronze Records, Uriah Heep's "High and Mighty" 12" LP marked a significant chapter in mid-'70s rock. Produced by the band and recorded at London's Roundhouse Studios, it showcased their distinctive blend of hard and progressive rock.

High and Mighty 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - Innocent Victim (European Releases)
URIAH HEEP - Innocent Victim (East-Germany, Amiga Records) album front cover vinyl record

 

The 1979 release of Uriah Heep's "Innocent Victim" on Amiga Records, featuring a distinctive band portrait on the cover, adds a captivating layer to the album's narrative. With liner notes by Ulrich Gnoth and the DDR catalog number AWA 8 55 671, it stands as a unique collector's item, providing a glimpse into the cultural and musical dynamics within the German Democratic Republic during that period.

- Innocent Victim (East-Germany, Amiga Records) - Innocent Victim (Germany) - Innocent Victim (Switzerland)
URIAH HEEP - Live in Moscow / Cam B Mockbe
URIAH HEEP - Live in Moscow / Cam B Mockbe  album front cover vinyl record

INT 148.811 DMM , 1987 , Germany

Uriah Heep's "Live in Moscow," recorded during their historic 1987 concerts in the Soviet Union, marks a pivotal moment in rock diplomacy. Spearheaded by Laszlo Hegedus, the album showcases the band's musical prowess and captures the energy of the era. The gatefold cover and meticulous engineering by Janos Mihaly and Gabor Hegedus contribute to a sonic masterpiece.

Live in Moscow / Cam B Mockbe 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - Live 1973 (German & USA Versions)
URIAH HEEP - Live 1973 (Germany) album front cover vinyl record

   

"Uriah Heep's 'Live 1973' 2LP Album, subtitled 'Bronze Records and Peter Bowyer Present,' captures the essence of the band's musical prowess during its release period. Released on vinyl, the record reflects a moment in music history, showcasing Uriah Heep's live performances. Bronze Records and Peter Bowyer's collaboration contributes to preserving and presenting this iconic era of rock music for enthusiasts and collectors alike."

- Live 1973 (Germany) - Live 1973 (USA)
URIAH HEEP - Look at Yourself (European Releases)
URIAH HEEP - Look at Yourself (Germany) album front cover vinyl record

  

Uriah Heep's "Look At Yourself," released on Bronze Records in Germany, adds a distinctive chapter to the band's musical narrative. Produced by Gerry Bron and recorded at Lansdown Studios in 1971, this release encapsulates the essence of British hard rock. With a unique imprint on the German music scene, it stands as a testament to Uriah Heep's international resonance and diverse influence.

- Look at Yourself (Germany) - Look at Yourself incl Large Poster (Germany) - Look at Yourself (Gt Britain) - Look at Yourself (Netherlands)
URIAH HEEP - Magician's Birthday
URIAH HEEP - Magician's Birthday (Gt Britain) album front cover vinyl record

 

Uriah Heep's "The Magician's Birthday," a 1972 12" LP vinyl release, stands as a quintessential piece in the British rock scene. Featuring a gatefold sleeve designed by Roger Dean, the album combines Ken Hensley's storytelling with the band's musical prowess. Recorded at Landsdowne Studios, London, it presents a cohesive narrative with detailed liner notes. Produced by Gerry Bron, this timeless artifact encapsulates the essence of progressive rock during its release period.

- Magician's Birthday (Gt Britain) - Magician's Birthday (Italy) - Magician's Birthday (Netherlands & Germany)
URIAH HEEP - Return to Fantasy
URIAH HEEP - Return to Fantasy (Germany, Bronze 28 783) album front cover vinyl record

 

Uriah Heep's 1975 release, "Return to Fantasy," showcased a harmonious blend of production mastery by Gerry Bron and recording finesse at London's Lansdowne and Morgan Studios. The visual allure, courtesy of Dave Field's design and Joe Gaffney's photography, complemented the musical journey. Released on Bronze Records as a 12" vinyl LP, the album's inner sleeve with complete lyrics added a personal touch, contributing to its significance in the diverse musical landscape of 1975.

- Return to Fantasy (Germany, Bronze 28 783) Return to Fantasy (Germany, Bronze 89 065 XOT)
URIAH HEEP - Salisbury (France & Germany Release)
URIAH HEEP - Salisbury (France) album front cover vinyl record

 

Released in 1970, URIAH HEEP's "Salisbury" 12" LP Vinyl Album, stands as a musical gem. With its distinctive gatefold album cover, this French edition adds a touch of elegance to the band's iconic sound. A testament to the era, the release encapsulates the spirit of the '70s music scene, making it a prized collector's item for enthusiasts of the period.

- Salisbury (France) - Salisbury (Germany)
URIAH HEEP - Sweet Freedom (European Releases)
URIAH HEEP - Sweet Freedom (Bronze Records) album front cover vinyl record

 

Released in 1973 by Bronze Records, Uriah Heep's "Sweet Freedom" marked the band's sixth studio album. The 12" LP, cataloged as Bronze 28 777 XOT, showcased the British rock band's musical prowess during a dynamic period in the music industry. With its blend of rock and progressive elements, the album contributed significantly to the band's artistic evolution, leaving an indelible mark on the music scene of 1970s Germany.

- Sweet Freedom (Bronze Records) - Sweet Freedom (Island Records)
URIAH HEEP - Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble (European Versions)
URIAH HEEP - Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble (Austria) album front cover vinyl record

   

The Austrian release of Uriah Heep's debut album, "Very 'eavy... Very 'umble," on Island C 85 690/Bronze/Austro Mechana, offers a regional perspective on the band's impact. With a distinct catalog number, this version maintains the album's original charm, featuring a gatefold-sleeve and insert with band photos. The Austrian release contributes to the broader European dissemination of Uriah Heep's influential hard rock sound during the early 1970s.

- Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble (Austria) - Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble (Germany, Bronze Records) - Very 'Eavy Very 'Umble (Germany, Vertigo Records)
URIAH HEEP - Wonderworld 12" Vinyl LP
URIAH HEEP - Wonderworld album front cover vinyl record

Bronze 87 931 IT , 1974 , Germany

"Wonderworld," the 1974 studio album by English rock band Uriah Heep, showcases a blend of hard rock, progressive rock, and blues-inspired elements. Featuring tracks like "The Wizard," "Suicidal Man," and "So Tired," the album marked a shift towards a more straightforward and commercial style, departing from the band's experimental sound. Despite mixed reviews, it proved commercially successful, solidifying Uriah Heep as a prominent hard rock band in the 1970s, with its tight production and memorable performances earning it a lasting place in the band's live repertoire.

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