HELP YOURSELF The Return Of Ken Whaley Vinyl Record LP United Artists 1973 Rare UK 1st Press A1U/B1U

Help Yourself - The Return Of Ken Whaley
(Scarce Original UK 1st Pressing in Picture Sleeve. A-1U/B-1U Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1973
Label: United Artists
Catalogue No. UAS 29487

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped, etched): UAS 29487 A-1U 'BLESS YOU ALL' 'RAYS' 1 R
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): UAS 29487 B-1U 1 R

Condition: EX/EX (Sleeve and vinyl are in excellent clean condition)

Track Listing:
1. Candy Kane
2. Pioneers Of The West In The Head
3. Who Killed Paradise
4. Amy
5. Blown Away
6. Man We're Glad We Know You
7. It Has To Be
8. The Golden Handshake

Discover a hidden gem of the 1970s UK underground with this scarce 1973 UK 1st pressing of The Return Of Ken Whaley by Help Yourself. This original United Artists (UAS 29487) release is a essential piece for fans of the "Man" family tree and the West Coast-inspired British pub rock scene. This particular copy is highly collectible, featuring the signature A-1U/B-1U matrix and the authentic 'BLESS YOU ALL' and 'RAYS' hand-etched messages in the runout grooves, confirming its status as a genuine first-run master.
 

Musically, this album sees the band leaning into a more stripped-back, melodic country-rock sound compared to their earlier psychedelic efforts, while still retaining the instrumental brilliance of Richard Treece. From the jangly hooks of "Candy Kane" to the sprawling, guitar-driven "It Has To Be," the album captures the laid-back, creative spirit of the early 70s UK circuit.
 

Presented in an Excellent condition picture sleeve with vinyl to match, this is a beautiful, archive-ready copy of a record that is becoming increasingly difficult to source in such clean, unplayed condition. A must-have for any serious collector of UK prog-folk and psych-rock transition pieces. This rare LP will be dispatched in our signature heavy-duty mailers to ensure it arrives with you in the high-standard EX/EX condition described.