THE IDLE RACE Back To The Story (2007 UK 47-track 2-CD album set, offering the complete works of Jeff Lynne's pre-ELO pop-psych combo, including their 3 albums ['Birthday Party' from '68, 'The Idle Race' from '69, and 'Time Is' from '71], plus singles A & B sides and 3 un-issued alternate versions, with a comprehensive 16-page booklet detailing the full story of this underrated band) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Back To the Story (2007 UK official Zonophone advance 47-track 2xCD-R acetate album set, issued exclusively to radio stations and reviewers. This 60's rock group were originally called 'The Nightriders' until Jeff Lynne joined on lead guitar in 1966, and whose music was described as 'schizophrenic pop with acid backdrops', and comprises a collection of all their released material including their 3 released albums. Custom printed discs, titled inlays & press release) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Back To The Story (2007 Asian edition 49-track 2-CD album set, offering the complete works of Jeff Lynne's pre-ELO pop-psych combo, including their 3 albums ['Birthday Party' from '68, 'The Idle Race' from '69, and 'Time Is' from '71], plus singles A & B sides, 3 un-issued alternate versions and 2 rare recordings from Jeff Lynne's pre-Idle Race 1966 stint with the Nightriders!) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Birthday Party (2006 Spanish 28-track digitally remastered CD album, originally released in 1968 and featuring a pre-ELO Jeff Lynne, includes 15 bonus tracks comprised of single A & B sides, alternate versions, and 2 rare 1966 recordings by Lynne's pre-Idle Race combo, The Nightriders) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Birthday Party (1976 UK Sunset issue of the 1968 13-track stereo vinyl LP, featuring Jeff Lynne. The fully laminated picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played SLS50381) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Come With Me (1968 UK wide centred 7" vinyl single, also including Reminds Me Of You, Liberty company die cut paper sleeve LBF15242) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Days Of The Broken Arrows (1969 UK wide centred 7" vinyl single, also including Warm Red Carpet, Liberty company die cut paper sleeve LBF15218) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Idle Race (Archive quality rare 1969 UK 11-track stereo vinyl LP on the blue Liberty label, the second album from the group featuring a pre-ELO Jeff Lynne. The textured picture sleeve with a pinched spine retains its opened shrinkwrap [which has kept it Near Mint], while the vinyl likewise is Near Mint. A stunning example of this now hard to find pressing which you would be very hard pressed to better! LBS83221) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Idle Race (2024 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP pressed on 180-gram Crystal Clear Vinyl, the second studio album by British rock band Idle Race, originally released in 1969. This album follows their 1968 debut, The Birthday Party. Fronted by Jeff Lynne, who later became famous with The Move and Electric Light Orchestra/ELO, the album features a whimsical pop-rock style with psychedelic influences. Picture sleeve individually silver-foil numbered and limited to just 750 copies, with gold hype sticker) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Idle Race (Rare 1969 UK 11-track Liberty blue label Stereo vinyl LP, the groups second album featuring pre-ELO Jeff Lynne, textured picture sleeve with a pinched spine. The sleeve displays only a little light wear to the edges with no splits or rips. The labels show a few faint spindle marks and the vinyl is Near Mint. A really nice example of this now hard to find pressing LBS83221) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Idle Race (2016 UK limited edition 11-track LP issued exclusively for Record Store Day pressed on Spattered Colour Vinyl. Originally released in 1969, this second album from the quartetwas their first to be produced by vocalist Jeff Lynne [pre-ELO]. Housed in a sealed & custom stickered picture sleeve with the original sleevenotes reprinted on the reverse) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Idle Race (Scarce 1969 first UK issue 11-track steero vinyl LP on the blue & turquoise Liberty label, fully textured picture sleeve. The sleeve is strictly graded VG as there is discolouring/ringwear, with biro price written to front however the print remains largely unaffected & the spine is clearly legible. The vinyl is clean & looks hardly played LBS83221) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Imposters Of Life's Magazine (Very rare 1967 UK debut 7" vinyl single with intact three prong centre, also including Sitting In My Tree, Liberty company die cut paper sleeve. This copy is in amazing condition, like the rest of the Idle Race singles listed today, and looks barely played! LBF15026) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Imposters Of Life's Magazine (Very rare 1967 UK solid centre white label advance promotional vinyl 7" for their debut single, with hand annotated labels, also including Sitting In My Tree, Liberty company die cut paper sleeve. The vinyl on this copy shows several scuffs and hairlines but plays through without fault on both sides with very little evident background noise. A very acceptable copy of this rare release at an advantageous price LBF15026) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Impostors Of Life's Magazine (Rare 1974 Canadian only 20-track 2LP compilation on the yellow/green label, with the singles Skeleton And The Roundabout, Going Home, Reminds Me Of You, the title track and others, textured gatefoldsleeve with extensive sleevenotes. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl appears barely played DDAF10046) more...
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THE IDLE RACE In The Summertime (Original 1970 Italian 7", b/w Idle Race, picture sleeve LIB9080) more...
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THE IDLE RACE In The Summertime EP (Mega Rare Original 1970 Brazilian 4-track Liberty label 7" EP. Includes the tracks Victim Of Circumstance, Neanderthal Man and Told You Twice. Housed in a rare picture sleeve with built in protective PVC sleeve, the sleeve & vinyl are in near as-new condition! FCD-45058) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Light At The End Of The Road (1985 UK 18-track LP compilation, housed in a glossy picture sleeve with extensive album notes SEE60) more...
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IDLEWILD Live In A Hiding Place (2002 UK 4-track enhanced CD single, includes Great Times Wasted, Everthing Flows and title track video, picture sleeves CDRS6587) more...
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THE IDLE RACE Sea Of Dreams (Superb Aussie-only 20-trk vinyl LP feat Jeff Lynne, incls Imposters Of Life's Magazine, etc, p/s + slv notes!) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The Birthday Party (Original 1968 US 'rainbow' edged Liberty label stereo LP, housed in a non-gatefold pasted heavyweight card picture sleeve with alternative sleeve design! A perfect MINT copy LST-7603) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The Birthday Party (2007 Japanese exclusive 13-track digitally remastered CD album, the debut longplayer from the legendary psych-pop band, fronted by a pre-ELO Jeff Lynne, originally released in 1968, superbly presented in front-laminated mini LP-style gatefold card sleeve with Japanese/English lyric sheet + obi strip) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The Birthday Party (1989 UK 13-track vinyl LP issue of the group's 1968 debut album, featuring pre-ELO Jeff Lynne, picture sleeve. The vinyl and sleeve are in near as new condition C5-536) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The Birthday Party (Rare original 1968 UK 13-track blue Liberty label MONO LP featuring Jeff Lynne, silk finish gatefold picture sleeve. The mono issue is much rarer than the stereo issue. This copy is in great condition with the non-laminated sleeve showing just some light shelwear & edge scuffing, with the vinyl in amazing condition, looking barely played - a wonderful copy! LBL83132E) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The Birthday Party (2014 UK Record Store Day limited edition issue of the 1968 13-track stereo LP pressed on Gold Vinyl, gatefold picture sleeve. This copy is still sealed from new leaving itMint and unplayed) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The Birthday Party (Rare 1968 UK 13-track MONO LP featuring Jeff Lynne, front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. This mono issue is far rarer than its stereo equivalent. The sleeve shows just a little edge & corner scuffing with a bit of light shelfwear and the vinyl remains in EX-/EX condition with just a few light surface scuffs to show for nearly fifty years LBL83132) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The Birthday Party (Rare 1968 UK 13-track Liberty blue label MONO vinyl LP, the groups debut album featuring pre-ELO Jeff Lynne, front laminated gatefold picture sleeve with a non laminated inner gatefold spread. Stereo versions far outweighed their mono counterpart by this point, making for a very collectable record decades later. The sleeve shows general wear with a strip of tape residue along the bottom of the interior from an earlier repair. The vinyl has a moderate amount of scuffs and hairlines with nothing especially deep leaving it VG. A really nice example of this rare pressing at an advantageous price LBL83132) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The Birthday Party (Original 1968 US 13-track 'rainbow' edged Liberty label stereo vinyl LP, the debut album by the cult British psychedelic band featuring ELO's Jeff Lynne, housed in a non-gatefold pasted heavyweight card picture sleeve with alternative sleeve design. This copy has remained factory SEALED from new for over 50 years, and is therefore still MINT and unplayed! LST-7603) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The Birthday Party (Rare 1968 UK 13-track Liberty blue label Stereo vinyl LP, the groups debut album featuring pre-ELO Jeff Lynne, front laminated gatefold picture sleeve with a non laminated inner gatefold spread. The sleeve displays minimal wear with just a couple of light crease in the laminate. The vinyl has reacted with the poly lined inner sleeve, and has produced a kind of 'mottling' effect to the surface of the B-Side, however, upon play we can confirm that thisis actually cosmetic with just a few light clicks present and sounds excellent. A really nice example of this rare pressing at an advantageous price LBS83132E) more...
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THE IDLE RACE The End Of The Road (Very rare 1968 UK 7" vinyl single with intact three prong centre, also including The Morning Sunshine - both tracks written by Jeff Lynne. Housed in a Liberty die-cut paper sleeve. The vinyl has just a few light cosmetic surface scuffs to show for its fifty years+ existence! LBF15101) more...
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