{"product_id":"roxy-music-roxy-music-half-speed-mastered-vinyl-lp","title":"Roxy Music – Roxy Music (180g Half-Speed Mastered Vinyl LP)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoxy Music – Roxy Music\u003c\/strong\u003e is the groundbreaking debut album from British art-rock pioneers \u003cstrong\u003eRoxy Music\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally released in 1972. Combining glam rock, experimental electronics, sophisticated songwriting and theatrical performances, the album helped redefine the possibilities of popular music. This \u003cstrong\u003e2022 reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e is pressed on \u003cstrong\u003e180g black vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e and half-speed mastered at Abbey Road Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLed by the charismatic \u003cstrong\u003eBryan Ferry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the original Roxy Music lineup brought together a remarkable collection of musicians, including \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Eno\u003c\/strong\u003e on synthesiser and electronic treatments, \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Manzanera\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitar, \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Mackay\u003c\/strong\u003e on saxophone and oboe, \u003cstrong\u003eGraham Simpson\u003c\/strong\u003e on bass and \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e on drums. Their contrasting musical backgrounds created an adventurous sound that blended vintage rock and roll with futuristic experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpening track \u003cem\u003eRe-Make\/Re-Model\u003c\/em\u003e immediately establishes the band's unpredictable approach, mixing energetic rock with playful musical references. \u003cem\u003eLadytron\u003c\/em\u003e follows with atmospheric synthesiser textures, powerful guitar and Ferry's distinctive vocals. The expansive \u003cem\u003eIf There Is Something\u003c\/em\u003e moves from country-influenced rock into an emotional, saxophone-driven finale, while \u003cem\u003e2HB\u003c\/em\u003e offers a stylish tribute to Humphrey Bogart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide B continues the experimentation with \u003cem\u003eThe Bob (Medley)\u003c\/em\u003e, a dramatic composition featuring abrupt shifts in rhythm and atmosphere. \u003cem\u003eChance Meeting\u003c\/em\u003e explores a more unsettling, theatrical sound, while \u003cem\u003eWould You Believe?\u003c\/em\u003e combines classic rock and roll energy with the band's eccentric personality. The sweeping \u003cem\u003eSea Breezes\u003c\/em\u003e highlights their adventurous arrangements before \u003cem\u003eBitters End\u003c\/em\u003e closes the album with nostalgic vocal harmonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaching the UK Top 10, \u003cem\u003eRoxy Music\u003c\/em\u003e became a landmark release in the development of glam rock and art rock. Its mixture of fashion, electronics and unconventional songwriting influenced generations of musicians and established the band as one of the most innovative acts of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this \u003cstrong\u003e2022 half-speed mastered edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineer \u003cstrong\u003eMiles Showell\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the album at Abbey Road Studios in London using the original quarter-inch master tapes. Pressed on heavyweight \u003cstrong\u003e180g vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, the record is presented in a \u003cstrong\u003egloss-laminated gatefold sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring refreshed artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roxy Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roxy Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022 Half-Speed Mastered Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReissue Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Rock \/ Glam Rock \/ Experimental Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin \/ Universal Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RMLP1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 602507460211\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMastering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miles Showell, Abbey Road Studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss-Laminated Gatefold Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New and Sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Roxy+Music+Re+Make+Re+Model\"\u003eRe-Make\/Re-Model\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Roxy+Music+Ladytron\"\u003eLadytron\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Roxy+Music+If+There+Is+Something\"\u003eIf There Is Something\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Roxy+Music+2HB\"\u003e2HB\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Roxy+Music+The+Bob+Medley\"\u003eThe Bob (Medley)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Roxy+Music+Chance+Meeting\"\u003eChance Meeting\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Roxy+Music+Would+You+Believe\"\u003eWould You Believe?\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Roxy+Music+Sea+Breezes\"\u003eSea Breezes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB5 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Roxy+Music+Bitters+End\"\u003eBitters End\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Roxy Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54169047695649,"sku":"602507460211","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/R-22726652-1648903625-4527.jpg?v=1793319212","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/products\/roxy-music-roxy-music-half-speed-mastered-vinyl-lp","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}