Comus - First Utterance / DARK, WILD & COMPLETELY UNIQUE - LP album (stand-alone item) - 1st Pressing, Promo pressing, Japanese pressing - 1975

'First Utterance' by Comus is a highly distinctive and influential folk/progressive rock album originally released in 1971, renowned for its dark, wild, and unique atmosphere. The album blends elements of British folk music with haunting vocals, inventive acoustic instrumentation, and lyrical themes exploring mysticism and the macabre. Its eerie and experimental soundscape has garnered a cult following over decades, influencing various genres and artists. Pressings such as first editions, promo copies, and Japanese releases are often prized by collectors due to their rarity and sound quality nuances. Vinyl collectors value 'First Utterance' not only for its musical content but for its place in progressive and psychedelic music history as a standout work characterized by originality and artistic boldness within the early 1970s music scene.