Possessed - Exploration - limited LP + 7"

This is the story of a band whose tragic legacy could never have been predicted. Possessed were born out the thriving underground West Midlands Rock & Blues scene of the mid to late '60s. This was a scene in which band leader, Vernon Pereira, had been a key figure. The band was formed in late 1969 when Vernon teamed up with (after a spell playing next to Robert Plant in The Band of Joy) Mick Reeves, who had been playing in (amongst other bands) Sugarstack with Al Atkins. This was the band that would eventually evolve into being the first incarnation of Judas Priest. 'Exploration' was originally intended for release in 1971 but ultimately never saw the light of day. The band were finally on the verge of signing a major deal when tragedy struck. Whilst returning home from a gig in Carlisle on October 21st 1976, the band's van drove into a stationary tanker, taking the lives of all three band members. The full story is included in the extensively researched sleevenotes and includes many photos. Mastered fom the orignal tapes.

Possessed - ‘Exploration’ RARLP002

Side 1
Darkness, Darkness
The Love that You Gave
Exploration
Climb The Wooden Hills
Dream
All Night Long

Side 2
Disheartened & Disillusioned
Thunder & Lightning
Love 'Em & Leave 'Em
Exploration Pt.II
Reminiscing
I See The Light

+ vinyl-only bonus; Zella Studios replica demo single

Side A Thunder & Lightning
Side B The Love That You Gave

Deluxe vinyl version with full colour inner sleeve including detailed sleevenotes & many rare photos

x100 clear + clear 7"

x400 purple + purple 7"

x400 black + black 7"

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