27-04-2020

Nederbeat Classics

Mike Tingley, Drama, Brainbox, Cuby + Blizzards, Golden Earring, and many more

The Netherlands was the first non-English speaking country to score a string of international hits back when pop music was still in its infant stage. Just think about Shocking Blue, Focus, Mouth And MacNeal, Tee-Set, or The Golden Earring. Of course, many more great bands and artists emerged from this country behind the dykes. Some are well known, others are true gems. Here's a selection of some of the finest Dutch artists from that era and their albums.

THE FOOL - THE FOOL (EXPANDED)
The Fool were a quartet consisting of Seemon Poshima (aka Simon Posthuma, the father of Douwe Bob), Marijke Koger, Josje Leeger and Barry Finch. We are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the original album, The Fool. The Expanded Edition contains the ten original songs and includes bonus tracks "We Are One" and "Shining Light".
  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • 50th Anniversary Expanded Edition, containing two bonus tracks "We Are One" and "Shining Light"
  • Includes insert with drawing and collage of photographs
  • Limited first pressing of 1000 individually numbered copies on Turquoise vinyl
MIKE TINGLEY - THE ABSTRACT PRINCE

Mike Tingley's album The Abstract Prince is a great late 60's Orchestral Baroque Pop album with psychedelic sounds all over it. The album focuses on different aspects of life, such as love, loneliness, finding your own truth, but also the ongoing Vietnam war during the time this album was recorded.

  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • His debut album includes “A Real Fine Time” and more songs
  • Limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on gold vinyl
CUBY + BLIZZARDS - TOO BLIND TO SEE

The legendary Dutch blues formation Cuby + Blizzards, founded by vocalist Harry Muskee and guitarist Eelco Gelling, released their fifth studio album in 1970. It was the successor to Appleknockers Flophouse and consists of more of their energetic blues rock they were famous for. 

  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • Classic Blues album by Dutch group hailing from the village of Grollo
  • 50TH-anniversary edition
  • Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on purple vinyl
LIVIN BLUES - ROCKING AT THE TWEED MILL

Livin' Blues was a Dutch blues rock group formed in The Hague in 1967 by guitarist and front man Ted Oberg. During the early 70s they were considered, together with Cuby & The Blizzards, as the absolute top of the Dutch blues scene. The Rocking At The Tweed Mill album was recorded in the United Kingdom and produced by Mike Vernon, who was working with British blues artists and groups like the Bluesbreakers, David Bowie and Peter Green amongst others.

  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • Gatefold sleeve
  • Dutch Vinyl Masters series
  • Includes "Shady Girl, Shady Girl" and "Sweet Suzanne"
DRAMA - DRAMA

The Dutch progressive rock group Drama comprised a number of individuals who had already made their marks in the past in several different bands: Polle Eduard (Tee Set, After Tea), drummer Ton 'Shell' Schellekens (Brainbox, In Crowd), Ulli Grün (Boots, After Tea), and the young guitar virtuoso Frank van der Kloot (Bobby's Children). In 1972 they released their only album Drama.

  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • Their debut album including the hit “Mary's Mamma”
  • Limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on yellow vinyl
SANDY COAST - FROM THE WORKSHOP

Sandy Coast was a Dutch rock band fronted by Hans Vermeulen, who achieved chart success in the '60s and '70s. In 1968 they released their second album From the Workshop, which includes their well-known songs “Capital Punishment” and “My Friend Abdullah”.

  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • Debut album from Dutch Nederpop beat group
  • Limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on silver vinyl
BRAINBOX - BRAINBOX

Brainbox is a Dutch rock group that was initially active from 1968 until 1972, and then reformed in 2009. Brainbox is best described as a progressive blues rock band infused with jazz elements. Their eponymous debut album, released in 1969, is also the only Brainbox record that features founding guitarist Jan Akkerman, who left the band in late 1969 to join Focus.

  • 180-gram audiophile vinyl
  • Dutch group featuring members Jan Akkerman, Pierre van der Linden and Kaz Lux
  • Limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on purple vinyl
GOLDEN EARRINGS - WINTER-HARVEST
During the years the band was still called Golden Earrings they made a huge progression by releasing their second album Winter-Harvest. By trying new things they recorded songs like the soul-influenced "Smoking Cigarettes," Motown style "Dream", and the rock 'n' roll hit "In My House".               
  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • Second album from Golden Earrings includes the single "In My House", "Another Man In Town", "Smoking Cigarettes" and more songs
  • Limited first pressing of 1.000 individually numbered copies on yellow vinyl
WALLY TAX - SPRINGTIME IN AMSTERDAM

As the record was pressed in limited quatities back in the days, the album is now heavily sought after. Finally available again, Music On Vinyl is pressing the first 500 individually numbered copies on transparent green vinyl.

  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • Includes insert with song lyrics
  • Includes "Springtime In Amsterdam" and "Beautiful Friendship"
  • Part of the Dutch Vinyl Masters
  • First pressing of 500 numbered copies on transparent green vinyl

27-04-2020