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Offered Here: Small Faces 1968 Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake Reel-to-Reel. This is a rare 4-track stereo reel-to-reel edition of the Small Faces’ 1968 psychedelic album, Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake. Released under the Immediate Records label with catalog number ZQ 1092, this reel is a key piece for audiophiles and followers of the British Mod movement. The album features Stanley Unwin's distinctive narration and captures the Small Faces’ mix of heavy soul and whimsical pop, all presented with the warm fidelity characteristic of magnetic tape recordings.
Additional Information: Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake was released in May 1968 and showcased the band's creative expansion into a conceptual framework, combining narrative storytelling with their distinct musical style. It reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and remains a highlight of the psychedelic era. The album's innovative circular cover and blend of humor and soul reflections made it a standout piece of the period's music scene.
Provenance/Authenticity: This lot comes directly from the private collection of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ian McLagan, legendary founder and keyboard player of iconic rock band The Small Faces / Faces. McLagan who also toured with The Rolling Stones, The New Barbarians and Bob Dylan, and recorded with dozens of artists. It will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Lee McLagan, on behalf of the Ian McLagan estate.
Condition: The reel is in pristine, unplayed condition, maintaining its original factory wind. The outer box is in exceptionally good condition, with typical signs of shelf wear and natural aging consistent with a late 1960s vintage item. This piece presents well and is considered of archival quality.