Pre-Order: Emerson, Lake & Palmer

A Legendary Supergroup Takes Hold with an Extraordinary Blend of Vision, Verve, and Virtuosity: Emerson, Lake & Palmer Lays the Foundations of Progressive RockMobile Fidelity's Hybrid SACD Brings to Light the 1970 Album's Epic Scope, Tonal Depth, and Precision Details: Numbered-Edition Reissue Plays with Clear, Dynamic SoundSupergroups existed before Emerson, Lake & Palmer formed in 1970. And many came after. But few, if any, matched the English trio's chemistry and it's elevated combination of virtuosity, vision, and verve. Having influenced a multitude of followers, ELP's prowess was obvious from the start. The band's self-titled debut stands as a towering statement of creative imagination, execution, and discipline more than five decades after it's original release. Opening the door to the seemingly infinite possibilities of progressive rock while steering clear of excess, Emerson, Lake & Palmer achieved a rare feat in that it's cerebral music didn't prevent it from attaining mainstream success. The gold-certified effort launched the career of a band that would sell tens of millions of records.Mastered at MoFi's California studio and housed in mini-LP-style packaging, Mobile Fidelity's hybrid SACD of Emerson, Lake & Palmer presents the benchmark debut in audiophile sound. Clear, dynamic, and balanced, this numbered-edition reissue honors the perfectionist approaches that both informed the playing and recording of the record. It brings to light the epic scope, tonal depth, and mind-bending degrees of musicianship on display. Aspects - textures, nuances, effects, tempo changes - that go hand-in-hand with the trio's compositions are rendered amid broad soundstages and delivered with pinpoint detail. Whether you've owned multiple copies of this touchstone or are seeking out your first version, you'll relish the presence, imaging, and crispness that help make every song come across with exceptional realism.Numbered Hybrid Stereo SACDNUMBERED SPECIAL EDITIONTrack List1. The Barbarian2. Take a Pebble3. Knife-Edge4. The Three Fates: a. Clotho b. Lachesis c. Atropos5. Tank6. Lucky Man

UPC: 821797229968
Label: MOBILE FIDELITY
Release Date: 10.17.25
Format: CD