Emerson, Lake and Palmer

Keith EmersonGreg LakeCarl Palmer

Manticore Records


Emerson, Lake and Palmer were one of the very first supergroups having converged from such groups as The Nice, King Crimson, Atomic Rooster and the Crazy World of Arthur Brown.   And they lived up to the name being one of the prime innovators in the (at that time) youthful genre of progressive rock.  They spawned many imitators, none quite approaching the genius of the original.  Eventually they formed their own record label, Manticore Records, not only for their own releases, but for other progressive artists of the time (Pete Sinfield, Banco, PFM, etc.).

After the initial break up of the group in the late 70's, the label ceased operation as well.  But in the last couple years Manticore Records has returned, initially to make available previously unreleased music.  But one hopes the continued success of Manticore will bring about reissues of some of the original Manticore releases as well as some new original material!


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Emerson Lake & Palmer: Greatest Hits - sheet music at www.sheetmusicplus.com
Emerson Lake & Palmer: Greatest Hits Performed by Emerson Lake & Palmer. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Format: piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Progressive Rock and Hard Rock. Series: Piano. 79 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Amsco. (MS.AM934494)
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Piano Concerto No. 1
By Keith Emerson. Arranged by Daniel Dorff. For 2 piano. Duration 19 Mins. Published by Lead Choice. (490010010)
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Emerson Lake & Palmer/Brain Salad Surgery-35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition ....import double CD + SACD set $41.95

Brain Salad Surgery is the fourth studio album by progressive rock band Emerson Lake & Palmer, released in 1973 and the first under their Manticore Records imprint. (announced in a press release that they now had both the financial and musical freedom to realize their fantasies).  Just as striking as the music was the album's artwork. With other progressive acts becoming as well known for their album cover art as their music, ELP's covers up to this point looked fairly undistinguished in comparison. Having encountered the art of HR Giger whilst on tour in Switzerland, Keith felt that there was a immediate match between his art and their music, later stating: "...it was dark and very foreboding, and for me it represented ELP's music".  The band released a flexi 7'' single of new material in conjunction with the New Musical Express. The disk contained extracts of the album and a track entitled Brain Salad Surgery, recorded during left over studio time.  With the album in the can, the band went straight back out on the road again in the USA and then in Europe, further cementing their position at the top of the premiere league of acts in the USA. They did this using the most ambitious spectacular presentation ever mobilised for a group, comprising 35 tons of equipment, a quadraphonic sound system, a huge convoy of trucks.  This re-issue features a bonus CD which includes the flexi-disc tracks, alternative mixes of all tracks on the album and other bonuses, and a bonus SACD with both stereo and 5.1 mixes of the album all housed in a deluxe package with informative liner notes and a booklet crammed with rare photos and memorbilia.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Pictures At An Exhibition-Deluxe Edition ....import double CD $41.95

Pictures at an Exhibition is an album by British progressive rock band Emerson Lake & Palmer, released in 1971 as a live album and now re-released as a remastered edition including both the original live album and an unreleased verion from the Lyceum concert of December 9, 1970 of Mussorgsky's classical piece Pictures at an Exhibition.  The original live album was recorded at Newcastle City Hall in North East England. The opening track of the album was played on a Harrison & Harrison pipe organ which was installed in the City Hall in 1928.  This remastered edition features an expanded booklet with extensive notes and interviews with the band.  The bonus second disc of the Lyceum concert also includes live performances of Knife Edge, The Barbarian and Rondo.

Keith Emerson/Keith Emerson Band ....import CD $36.95
Keith Emerson/Keith Emerson Band ....import CD/DVD $53.95

Brand new studio release of all new material from Keith Emerson and his new band featuring Marc Bonilla, Greg Bissonette and Bob Birch.  The new album features and original 35 minute suite co-composed by Keith and Marc.  Among the other tracks Keith once again approaches the work of one of his favorite modern classical composers, Alberto Ginastera.  Both of these editions are from Japan and will be the first editions released.  The DVD will include footage from the recording sessions.   Please note there is as yet no information on the regional coding of the DVD.

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Greg Lake/From the Beginning-A Retropsective ....import double CD $29.95

Greg Lake/From the Beginning-A Retropsective ....import double CD $29.95

2 CD set. From The Beginning is made up of key material from both King Crimson's and ELP's illustrious histories as well as Greg Lake's more aggressive solo ventures which feature such hard rock hitters like Gary Moore and Cozy Powell. Disc one opens with a raft of Prog Rock classics such as, 'In The Court Of The Crimson King' and ELP's 'Knife Edge' and 'Karn Evil 9' before venturing into Greg Lake's solo material proper, beginning with Lake's seasonal favorite, 'I Believe In Father Christmas' and a live working of '21st Century Schizoid Man.' Disc two sees Lake's heavier material emerging with guitarist Gary Moore displaying his power on tracks such as 'Nuclear Attack' and 'Retribution Drive'. Castle Music. 2005.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Works Vol. 1 (remastered) ....double CD $22.99

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Works Vol. 1 (remastered) ....double CD $22.99

The larger-than-life music created by ELP was dependent upon the equally sizable musical/personal egos of its members. The double-length WORKS VOL. 1 is arguably ELP's last great album. Taking the personal segregation to extremes, each member of the group was given one solo side (ah, vinyl) and they participated on one group-oriented side. Emerson is represented by a self-penned piano concerto, his finest straight-classical composition up to that point. Palmer exploits the full range of his percussive abilities on six varied instrumental tracks. Lake naturally offers up some impressive romantic balladry. The group side features the album's highlight; an orchestral epic tale called "Pirates," its intrigue-on-the-sea lyrics written by former King Crimson lyricist Pete Sinfield, and its music some of the most sophisticated ELP ever produced. This '77 release has been remastered from the original master tapes. It featured a side each of solo recordings by all three members and a fourth side of band recordings. 2 CD set.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Works Vol. 2 (remastered) ....CD $11.99

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Works Vol. 2 (remastered) ....CD $11.99

On the two separately issued volumes of WORKS, we can see a band on the verge of coming apart. Though the songs and arrangements are uniformly strong, there's precious little interaction. Many songs seem to feature only one member of the band at a time, the other two presumably having little use for their mate's ideas. Ironically, this allowed the members' individual styles to be seen that much more clearly.  Emerson's pianistic roots are made plain on impressive and unprecedentedly faithful renditions of "Maple Leaf Rag" and "Honky Tonk Train Blues" as well as an original tune--"Barrelhouse Shake-Down"--in a similar mold. Lake's balladic leanings are eloquently expressed in the poignant, devotional "Watching Over You." Palmer's precise polyrhythmic capabilities and previously underexposed compositional talents are seen on the instrumental "Close But Not Touching."  This '78 release has been remastered from the original master tapes. It made the top 40 album chart and producing the hit single "I Believe In Father Christmas."

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Come And See The Show: The Best Of   ....CD $11.99

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Come And See The Show: The Best Of  ....CD $11.99

The biggest hits from progressive rock's first supergroup, remastered from the original tapes. Tracks include "Lucky Man", "From The Beginning", "Knife-Edge" and "C'est La Vie" among others.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Love Beach (remastered)   ....CD $11.99
Emerson Lake & Palmer/Black Moon (remastered) ....CD $11.99

Each album in the Shout! Factory Emerson Lake & Palmer Remasters series has been remastered from the analog tapes using the highest sonic technology available and contain insightful new liner notes by ELP experts.

Greg Lake/Greg Lake (Live 2005) ....CD $13.98

Greg Lake/Greg Lake (Live 2005) ....CD $13.98

Greg Lake - The Voice of a Generation. From his initial days in the explosive London music scene of the late 1960s, through his time as founding member and voice of rock innovators King Crimson, and legendary British rock band, Emerson, Lake and Palmer (ELP); Greg Lake has continually made records that have endured the test of time. This album presents one of the most enduring musical figureheads of our time, performing many of his best-known classics, including King Crimsons In The Court Of The Crimson King and 21st Century Schizoid Man and Emerson, Lake and Palmers hit Lucky Man, Pictures At An Exhibition and Fanfare For The Common Man and much more! Live at Stevenage Concert Hall Arena 2005.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Brain Salad Surgery (Deluxe with bonus tracks) ....CD $13.98

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Brain Salad Surgery (Deluxe with bonus tracks)

Brain Salad Surgery is the fourth album in the Emerson Lake & Palmer catalog (fifth if you include the live Pictures at an Exhibition), and was the first on their Manticore imprint. ELP fans had to wait 18 months for the follow up to Tarkus and nothing could have prepared them for the sounds and ideas hidden behind the (pre-Alien fame) H.R. Giger cover art. The reissue of Brain Salad Surgery was remastered from the analog tapes, includes new liner notes by author and music journalist Dave Thompson, and is packaged inside a miniaure LP sleeve exact replica of the brilliant original artwork including the original poster with lyrics.  With just five pieces of music, Emerson Lake & Palmer set a standard for progressive music that to this very day has yet to be topped, an absolute masterpiece within the genre and beyond.  Its most infamous track, "Karn Evil 9" continued the man vs. machine apocalyptical science fiction vision heard on Tarkus. Also of note is their Ginastera approved interpretation of his 1st piano concerto, "Tocatta" and the highly accessible and equally haunting ballad "Still…You Turn Me On." Available for the first time on this deluxe reissue of Brain Salad Surgery is a never before heard alternate mix of "Jerusalem" and a stunning instrumental version of the "Karn Evil 9" suite.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends (remastered) ....double CD $22.98

Welcome Back My Friends… is a wonderful companion to Brain Salad Surgery showcasing blistering live renditions of every track except "Benny the Bouncer," all rounded out with tastefully selected crowd pleasers. The album was recorded live during ELP's "Get Me A Ladder" tour of 1973-74, capturing, with no overdubs, each member's startling virtuosity proving itself an accurate representation of the ELP experience at the absolute height of their collective powers. Listen (loudly) to the album in its entirety and you’ll hear why it was ELP's highest U.S. charting album (#4 on the Billboard charts).  Remastered from the analog tapes using the highest sonic technology available and includes new liner notes by Los Angeles Times scribe Steve Hochman.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Emerson Lake & Palmer (remastered) ....CD $11.98
Emerson Lake & Palmer/Tarkus (remastered) ....CD $11.98
Emerson Lake & Palmer/Pictures at an Exhibition (remastered) ....CD $11.98
Emerson Lake & Palmer/Trilogy (remastered) ....CD $11.98
Emerson Lake & Palmer/Essential Emerson Lake & Palmer ....double CD $22.98

Each album in the Shout! Factory Emerson Lake & Palmer Remasters series has been remastered from the analog tapes using the highest sonic technology available and contain insightful new liner notes by ELP experts. The other ELP releases now available on Shout! Factory include a comprehensive two-disc anthology titled The Essential Emerson Lake & Palmer, as well as Emerson Lake & Palmer, Tarkus, Pictures at an Exhibition, and Trilogy.  THE ESSENTIAL EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER gives a spot-on overview of the trio, collecting the best--and most musically representative--tracks from across their discography.  The band members supervised this compilation themselves, and the selections naturally favor their 1970s glory days.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/From the Beginning ....import 5CD/DVD box set $99.95

With music spanning the entire career of the band, "From The Beginning" is a lavish celebration of the U.K. progressive rock legends.The 6-Disc set includes some of ELP's most memorable performances both in the studio and in-concert with a number of previously unreleased tracks and an entire concert performance from 1972. Interspersed throughout the 5CD's are a number of single b-sides, significant live recordings, alternative studio mixes and material taken from band rehearsals. Rounding-off the set is a separate PAL DVD of "The Manticore Years" documentary. Presented in an alluring book-style format with a gorgeous cover image, "From The Beginning" is the definitive collection for all fans of ELP and followers of the progressive rock genre.

Carl Palmer/Carl Palmer Band In Concert ....DVD $15.98

Carl Palmer/Carl Palmer Band In Concert ....DVD

87 Minute DVD showcasing his most brilliant and original arrangements, backed by Paul Bielatowicz (Lead Guitar) and Dave Marks (Bass). Featuring brilliant adaptations of works by Copland and Prokofiev, as well as groundbreaking ELP classic, Tarkus. 1. Intro Music (Halloween Drums/Can Can) 2. Peter Gunn 3. Barbarian 4. Hoedown 5. Enemy God 6. L.A. Nights 7. Guitar Medley (adaption of the Flight Of The Bumblebee) 8. J Section 9. Bass Solo 10. Bullfrog  11. Toccata 12. Canario 13. Tarkus 14. Fanfare For The Common Man  15. The Drum Solo  16. Carmina Burana 17. Trilogy

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Original Bootleg Series Vol. 4 ....import 8 CD set $51.95

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Original Bootleg Series Vol. 4

4th volume in the series of live previously bootlegged recordings, these from 1978, 1979 & 1992 now sanctioned by the band for official release. One of the most phenomenally successful acts of the early to mid seventies, ELP came out of the British 'progressive rock' boom to conquer all before them. Featuring the virtuoso keyboard skills of Keith Emerson, the soaring vocals of Greg Lake and the powerhouse drumming of Carl Palmer, the band became one of the first 'Arena Rock' bands marrying neo-classical Hammond organ motifs to loud rock and roll and dazzling special effects. Eight CDs with 61 tracks altogether.

Keith Emerson with Morino & Yani/Godzilla Final Wars (OST) ....Japanese import CD $36.95

Keith Emerson with Morino & Yani/Godzilla Final Wars (OST) ....Japanese import CD $36.95

Outside of Emerson Lake & Palmer, Keith Emerson has been quite active in creating scores for film and TV.  Coming from Japan is the score for the latest installment from that country's favorite monster, Godzilla!  In Godzilla Final Wars Keith contributes several tracks to the score including the End Titles which reportedly was known previously as Crossing the Rubicon!

Greg Lake/Welcome Backstage ....DVD $27.99

Greg Lake/Welcome Backstage

NTSC/Region 0. Greg Lake is a founding member and voice of King Crimson and Emerson Lake and Palmer.  Welcome Backstage presents an exlusive insight into Greg Lake and his band in pre-tour rehearsals filmed in September 2005 at "Classic T Stage," Shepperton Film Studios, UK.  This DVD captures a selection of full length tracks, excerpts from rehearsals, backstage footage and exclusive band member interviews.  Track list includes Farewell to Arms, Fanfare for the Common Man, Take a Pebble, Watching Over You, I Believe in Father Christmas, Welcome Back My Friends.   This is an all region DVD and will play on all NTSC and PAL DVD players.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Beyond the Beginning ....DVD-NTSC $21.99

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Beyond the Beginning ....DVD-NTSC

(still from the video)

Put together by the same producers that gave us the widely praised Led Zeppelin anthology DVD, this long awaited two DVD set features selections from across ELP's career including performances from The Nice, King Crimson, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Emerson Lake & Powell.  Also included is ELP's legendary California Jam performance!  This DVD is an absolute must for any ELP fan!  Total running time is over four hours!

Keith Emerson/Emerson Plays Emerson ....import CD $24.95

Keith Emerson/Emerson Plays Emerson

2002 release from ELP & the Nice keyboardist. A mostly solo piano collection of Emerson originals mixed with a few covers. Keith performs pastoral mood pieces, film music, a few jazz tunes & touches on his barrelhouse boogie roots too. A must for any serious piano afficionados and of course ELP fans.

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Live at Montreux ....DVD $14.98

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Live at Montreux ....DVD

Founded in 1967, the Montreux Jazz Festival has established itself as one of the most prestigious annual music events in the world.  The extraordinary list of artists who have played there is drawn from across the musical spectrum and from around the world.  In 1997 Emerson Lake & Palmer made their debut at the Montreux Jazz Festival with a performance that included all their trademark virtuosity and shownmanship.   The show includes classic tracks from across their career including Karnevil 9, Hoedown, Take a Pebble, Lucky Man, Tiger in the Spotlight, Tarkus, Fanfare for the Common Man and much more.  This is the only video available documenting their 1997 World Tour.

Greg Lake/Deeper Into the Mine-From the Underground Vol. 2 ....CD $15.99

Greg Lake/Deeper Into the Mine-From the Underground Vol. 2

Once again Greg Lake reaches into his personal vaults to present some incredible stuff!  Except for a couple tracks, the bulk of this CD consists of unreleased material never heard by anyone!  It includes outtakes and dropped tracks from his 2 solo CDs and an unreleased project called Ride the Tiger.  Also included are some performances by ELP (never before heard track: Preacher Blues and a completely sick version of Black Moon), some ELPowell (stuff not on the two forthcoming ELPowell releases mentioned below) and one track from King Crimson's Hyde Park 1969 show.   Deeper Into the Mine also features performances by Geoff Downes, Gary Moore, Tom Scott, members of Toto and many others.    Liner notes by Greg Lake himself.

Emerson Lake & Powell/Live In Concert ....CD $15.99 Emerson Lake & Powell/The Sprocket Sessions ....CD $15.99
Emerson Lake & Powell/Live In Concert Emerson Lake & Powell/The Sprocket Sessions

And digging futher into his vaults, Greg Lake has come up with these two gems from that brief period of time that he and Keith Emerson worked with drummer Cozy Powell.  Live in Concert consists of a rare ELPowell live radio broadcast.  The Sprockett Sessions consist of the previously unreleased studio rehearsal tapes from Sprocket Studios in London.  Both of these are from 1986 from Greg Lake's own private collection  Amazing quality!

Keith Emerson & The Nice/Vivacitas Live at Glasgow 2002 ....import 3 CD set $26.95

Keith Emerson & The Nice/Vivacitas Live at Glasgow 2002

2003 live release recorded in Glasgow 2002 features 13 tracks on 2 CDs along with a 3rd CD featuring a Keith Emerson & The Nice interview with Chris Welch from 2001. 3 slimline jewelcases housed in a slipcase. Sanctuary.

Emerson Lake and Palmer/The Manticore Special; Works Orchestral Tour ....DVD NTSC $29.99

Emerson, Lake and Palmer/The Manticore Special; Works Orchestral Tour ....DVD NTSC

Many fans have been anxious for The Manticore Special and Works Orchestral Tour videos to come out on DVD's.  Well finally it's happening.  But the news is doubly good as they've been combined on a single DVD!  As an added bonus, also included is the music video for Black Moon!  The Manticore Special - Step into the rock'n'roll time machine and experience first hand the magic and excitement of Emerson, Lake & Palmer as they were in 1973.  Filmed while the band was writing, recording and touring the material that eventually became the Brain Salad Surgery album, this historic fim captures the legendary British rock band during what was unquestionably one of the most artistically fertile phases of its entire career.  Called The Manticore Special, this 53 minute documentary was originally aired on broadcast television in the UK and Canada in late 1973, and finally in the United States on January 9th, 1974.

Works Orchestral Tour - Shot on August 26th, 1977 at Montral's famed Olympic Stadium, this concert film documents ELP's legendary Works Tour where, in 1977, Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer became the first rock band to assemble and tour with a full 65 piece symphony orchestra.   Pulling this concert off was no small feat for the members of ELP who were under enormous pressure when this performance occurred before a sold out audience of 70,000 enthusiastic fans.  At show time, however, it all came together in a powerful combination of musicianship, sound and lights.  This video will put you in the front row for a concert that no one in the audience has ever forgotten!

Limited Edition Japanese Mini-LP Sleeves!

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Tarkus (ltd. ed. Japanese mini-LP sleeve) Emerson Lake & Palmer/Pictures at an Exhibition (ltd. ed. Japanese mini-LP sleeve) Emerson Lake & Palmer/Trilogy (ltd. ed. Japanese mini-LP sleeve)

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Tarkus (ltd. ed. Japanese mini-LP sleeve) ....import CD $27.95
Emerson Lake & Palmer/Pictures at an Exhibition (ltd. ed. Japanese mini-LP sleeve) ....import CD $27.95
Emerson Lake & Palmer/Trilogy (ltd. ed. Japanese mini-LP sleeve) ....import CD $27.95

Packaged in exact replicas of the original LP releases that the Japanese do so well, the runs on these titles were very limited in number so get yours now while you still can!

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Live at the Royal Albert Hall ....DVD-NTSC $23.99

Emerson Lake & Palmer/Live at the Royal Albert Hall ....DVD-NTSC

Now available on DVD, rock legends Emerson, Lake & Palmer in their spectacular 25th anniversary concert at The Royal Albert Hall.  This video captures the excitement and nostalgia of a superb concert performance, which includes favorites from ELP's classic Gold and Platinum albums plus new material which became part of their Black Moon album.

The Nice/Here Come the Nice ....import 3 CD set $25.95

The Nice/Here Come the Nice

UK box-set for Keith Emerson's pre-ELP band. The first two discs from this release include all the music from their three Immediate albums in stereo while the third disc boasts previously unissued live tracks from the Immediate period plus various Immediate demo recordings & alternative mixes.

EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER-VERY BEST OF $13.95

This Rhino Records career-spanning collection gathers singles, live cuts, and album tracks from ELP's 14 albums released on Cotillion, Manticore, Atlantic, and Victory between 1971 and '94. That's three decades of mind-bending prog from one of the bands that defined the genre. 13 tracks.

Carl Palmer/Anthology: Do Ya Wanna Play Carl? ....import CD $21.95

Carl Palmer/Anthology: Do Ya Wanna Play Carl?

First ever compilation for the Emerson, Lake & Palmer drummer. Remastered from original tapes. Featuring contributions from the rest of ELP, The Craig, The Chants, Chris Farlow, Atomic Rooster, Mike Oldfield, Asia, 3 and one bonus track, 'Shawnee' with Buddy Rich.  This compilation also has a number of never before released tracks including the Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra - a 23 minute piece recording during the Works sessions, but released here for the first time - a collaboration with Mike Oldfield, and much more!

Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Welcome Back ....DVD-NTSC $22.99

Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Welcome Back   DVD

Still from the video

Welcome Back is a musical biography, a documentary outlining the birth and rebirth of a supergroup.  In the first 10 years of their existence, Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer produced six platinum and five gold albums.  In 1991, the three musicians came together to work on a new album, and this video follows the creative and sometimes difficult reunion of one of rock's foremost progressive bands.  Welcome Back features live performances from their sellout 1992/93 Black Moon Tour, proving that after a 10 year break, none of the magic has been lost.  Including vintage footing, interviews with the band and over 70 minutes of classic ELP, this is a collector's piece for all true fans.

Greg Lake/Greg Lake ....CD $14.99 Greg Lake/Manouevres ....CD $14.99
Greg Lake/Greg Lake Greg Lake/Manouevres

First time available on CD - Greg Lake's two solo albums initially released in the early 80's on the Chrysalis label and long sought after by fans!   Greg was working closely with guitarist Gary Moore during this period and has always spoken highly of their collaboration.  These albums have been remastered for this CD release.

Qango/Live in the Hood ....import CD $15.99

Qango/Live in the Hood

Qango is a new band featuring John Wetton, Carl Palmer, John Young and David Kilminster.  This album was recorded at The Robin Hood & The Brook during the band's recent UK tour and features some truly hot performances of Time Again, Sole Survivor, Bitches Crystal, All Along the Watchtower, The Last One Home, Hoedown, Fanfare for the Common Man, Heat of the Moment and more!  Hopefully a new studio release will be forthcoming from this ensemble!

Emerson, Lake and Palmer/The Manticore Special ....VHS-NTSC $29.99
Emerson, Lake and Palmer/The Manticore Special ....VHS-PAL $29.99
Emerson, Lake and Palmer/Works Orchestral Tour ....VHS-NTSC $39.99
Emerson, Lake and Palmer/Works Orchestral Tour ....VHS-PAL $39.99

Emerson, Lake and Palmer - The Manticore Special                                   Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Works Orchestral Tour

The Manticore Special - Step into the rock'n'roll time machine and experience first hand the magic and excitement of Emerson, Lake & Palmer as they were in 1973.  Filmed while the band was writing, recording and touring the material that eventually became the Brain Salad Surgery album, this historic fim captures the legendary British rock band during what was unquestionably one of the most artistically fertile phases of its entire career.  Called The Manticore Special, this 53 minute documentary was originally aired on broadcast television in the UK and Canada in late 1973, and finally in the United States on January 9th, 1974.  It has been unavailable to the public for years until now.

Works Orchestral Tour - Shot on August 26th, 1977 at Montral's famed Olympic Stadium, this concert film documents ELP's legendary Works Tour where, in 1977, Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer became the first rock band to assemble and tour with a full 65 piece symphony orchestra.   Pulling this concert off was no small feat for the members of ELP who were under enormous pressure when this performance occurred before a sold out audience of 70,000 enthusiastic fans.  At show time, however, it all came together in a powerful combination of musicianship, sound and lights.  Unavailable for years, this video will put you in the front row for a concert that no one in the audience has ever forgotten!

Greg Lake/From the Underground - the Official Bootleg ....CD $19.99

Greg Lake - From the Underground...the Official Bootleg

From the Underground - the Official Bootleg is a collection of 13 rare recordings from Greg Lake's entire career and is designed to be a companion to his other collection, From the Beginning.  These tracks date from 1966 to 1994 and feature solo recordings as well as his work with The Shame, Shy Limbs, King Crimson, ELP, ELPowell, and Asia.  In putting this collection together, Greg has collected the best unreleased, out of print or live recordings that were available.  All of it has been digitally remastered and assembled with great care.  Needless to say, it will far exceed the quality or the scope of any actual bootleg you may encounter.

Carl Palmer's PM/1:PM ....CD $14.99

Carl Palmer's PM - 1:PM

This album by rock group PM was originally released in 1980 in Europe only.  The band was formed by drummer Carl Palmer soon after Emerson, Lake & Palmer stopped working together in 1979.  For his first post-ELP project, Palmer recuited vocalist Todd Cochran (from the band Automatic Man) and blues guitarist extraordinaire John Nitzinger.  Although the group was short-lived (because Palmer went on to form the multi-platinum supergroup, Asia), in its brief time together PM made very energetic and powerful rock'n'roll.  This record has long been a collector's item.  Its release on CD comes with a fully digitally remastered mix which allows the music on this recording to sound bigger and more immediate than ever before.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Live at the Isle of Wight Festival ....CD $14.99

Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Live at the Isle of Wight Festival

The Isle of Wight Festival took place the last weekend of August in 1970.   It was a legendary event for a number of reasons, not the least for it being the European counterpart to Woodstock, but for ELP fans it marked the performance debut of this supergroup!  They had yet to release their first album and performed a set of mostly unheard new music, but still managed to steal the audience.  This CD contain recordings of the very first performances of the ELP classics The Barbarian, Take a Pebble, Pictures at an Exhibition, Nutrocker and Rondo.  As a bonus, it also includes an interview with the band as they discuss the Isle of Wight Festival.

Greg Lake/In Concert (King Biscuit Special Edition) ....CD 29.95

Greg Lake/In Concert (King Biscuit Special Edition)

On November 5, 1981 the King Biscuit Flower Hour captured Greg Lake and his band (including guitarist Gary Moore) live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. This performance included not only Greg's solo work, but also selections from his past with both ELP and King Crimson! Now with special thanks to both Greg and his manager, Bruce Pilato, The Artist Shop is proud to be able to offer you a special limited edition CD of this incredible performance!  Now Available! Greg Lake in Concert on the King Biscuit Flower Hour "Special Numbered Limited Edition" the complete show, featuring a bonus track of Greg Lake’s solo full band version of "C’est La Vie" never before released.  Each CD is in a special embossed, gold foil CD package, numbered and autographed by Greg Lake. The expanded CD has been re-mastered using state-of-the-art, 20 bit sampling. There is also a second bonus track of Greg discussing the making of this album and the players he worked with. This special limited edition package is not available in any store!

Keith Emerson/Changing States ....import CD $15.99

Keith Emerson/Changing States

Founder of "The Nice" and "Emerson Lake & Palmer", frequently voted the world's top rock keyboard player. "Changing States" is a rare solo album fusing rock, jazz and classical, including an unreleased 1975 orchestral version of "Abaddon's Bolero."   Changing States was produced, engineered and mixed by Kevin Gilbert.  Released through AMP Records.


From our Import catalog:

EMERSON,KEITH-LA CHIESA + BONUS TRACKS $20.95
This 2001 Italian reissue of the original soundtrack of 'The Church' finally puts the music to this macabre struggle between good and evil back on the shelves. Includes three tracks written by Fabio Pignatelli and performed by Goblin, and J. S. Bach's prelude n. 24, arranged and played by Emerson himself.

EMERSON,KEITH-MURDEROCK (O.S.T.) + 4 $20.95
This expanded CD version of 'Murderock' is a tribute to both the legendary Italian horror maestro Lucio Fulci and the great English musician Keith Emerson, who has also written soundtracks for Dario Argento (Inferno), Bruce MalMuth (Night Hawks) and Michele Soavi (The Church). Originally released in 1985, Murderrock is a kind of Flashdance meets Psycho and the elements of the case unfold in a real disco inferno! This edition contains 4 previously unreleased tracks titled 'Murderock' Part 1-4.

The Nice/Here Come the Nice ....import 3 CD set $20.95
UK box-set for Keith Emerson's pre-ELP band. The first two discs from this release include all the music from their three Immediate albums in stereo while the third disc boasts previously unissued live tracks from the Immediate period plus various Immediate demo recordings & alternative mixes.

NICE-SWEDISH RADIO SESSIONS $14.95
Previously unreleased 1967 tracks including 'She Belongs To Me', 'Flower King Of Flies' & 'Thoughts Of Emerlist Davjack'.

PALMER,CARL-ANTHOLOGY + 1 (2CD) $21.95
First ever compilation for the Emerson, Lake & Palmer drummer. Remastered from original tapes. Featuring contributions from
the rest of ELP, The Craig, The Chants, Chris Farlow, Atomic Rooster, Mike Oldfield, Asia, 3 and one bonus track,
'Shawnee' with Buddy Rich.

Be sure to check out the Tribute from Magna Carta!

Keith Emerson fans should check out his classical performance on the Magna Carta CD, Steinway to Heaven.   Also you'll find his solo CD, Changing States, on our AMP Records page.

Carl Palmer fans should also check out our Asia Page as well as our Hux Records Page.  The latter includes a collection of BBC recordings of Atomic Rooster of which a couple tracks include Carl.

Greg Lake fans should also check out our Discipline Global Mobile Page for King Crimson releases, especially the amazing Epitaph box set!


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