Release Date: 27 March 2020
Label: Esoteric / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929480780
Genres: Rock Psychedelic Rock
Description
“Long John Silver” was the band’s final studio album of the 1970s and featured Grace Slick (Piano and Lead Vocals), Paul Kantner (Rhythm Guitar and Vocals), Jack Casady (Bass), Jorma Kaukonen (Lead Guitar and Vocals), Papa John Creach (Violin) and John Barbata (Drums). Recorded between March and May 1972, album sessions began with drummer Joey Covington within the ranks of the band (recording the songs ‘Twilight Double Leader’ and ‘The Son of Jesus’), but he departed within weeks with Sammy Piazza contributing drums to ‘Trial by Fire’ and John Barbata completing the remainder of the album. Issued in July 1972, “Long John Silver” caused controversy thanks to the album artwork (which was designed to fold out into a marijuana “stash” box). Removal of an inner bag depicting a layer of cigars would reveal a photograph of marijuana on the fold out sleeve.
Upon the album’s release, Jefferson Airplane undertook an extensive American tour, recording shows at the Chicago Auditorium and at Winterland in San Francisco. The highlights of these concerts were released on the album “Thirty Seconds Over Winterland” in April 1973 and proved to be the band’s final release of the 1970s.
This two disc set has been newly re-mastered from the original Grunt Records master tapes and features an illustrated booklet with new essay.
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Various Artists
The Residents
The Residents
The Move
Shirley Bassey
Pat Travers
Mud
Jefferson Airplane
Jefferson Airplane
Jefferson Airplane
Jefferson Airplane
