Otis Span with Fleetwood Mac - The Biggest Thing Since Colossus Promo Original Blue Horizon Vinyl

Artist: Otis Spann with Fleetwood Mac

Title: The Biggest Thing Since Colossus

Label: Blue Horizon

Catalogue Number: BH 4802

Country: United States

Original Release Year: 1969

Pressing Year: 1969 US Promotional Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Biggest Thing Since Colossus captures one of the finest collaborations in British and Chicago blues. Recorded in New York during January 1969, the album pairs legendary pianist and vocalist Otis Spann with the original Fleetwood Maclineup featuring Peter Green, Danny Kirwan, John McVie and S. P. Leary.

Produced by renowned blues producer Mike Vernon, the album showcases Spann's soulful vocals and masterful piano playing, complemented by Peter Green's expressive guitar work. Highlights include My Love Depends On You, Temperature Is Rising (100.2°F), She Needs Some Loving, No More Doggin', and Someday Baby. It remains one of the standout blues collaborations of the late 1960s.

Pressing Notes

Original 1969 US Blue Horizon promotional pressing, catalogue number BH 4802. This is a genuine "Demonstration – Not For Sale" promotional copy, with matching Not For Sale white labels and a red Demonstration Not For Saleoverprint on the rear sleeve. The record is housed in its original Blue Horizon company inner sleeve. Promotional copies such as this were distributed in limited quantities to radio stations and reviewers ahead of commercial release and are considerably scarcer than standard retail editions.

Track Listing

Side One

1. My Love Depends On You
2. Walkin'
3. It Was A Big Thing
4. Temperature Is Rising (100.2°F)
5. Dig You

Side Two

1. No More Doggin'
2. Ain't Nobody's Business
3. She Needs Some Loving
4. I Need Some Air
5. Someday Baby

Additional Information

• Original 1969 US promotional pressing
• Blue Horizon Records
• Catalogue Number: BH 4802
• White label Not For Sale promotional labels
• Rear sleeve stamped Demonstration Not For Sale
• Original Blue Horizon company inner sleeve
• Produced by Mike Vernon
• Features Peter Green, Danny Kirwan and John McVie of Fleetwood Mac
• Recorded at Tempo Sound Studios, New York
• 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
• Highly collectible promotional blues pressing

Condition

• Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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