{"product_id":"captain-marryat-vinyl","title":"Captain Marryat - Captain Marryat [Vinyl]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDiscover 'Captain Marryat,' a lost gem of British progressive hard-rock, privately pressed in Scotland in 1974. Originally released in a limited run of 150-200 copies on the band's own Thor label and sold exclusively at gigs, this album has become one of the era's rarest and most sought-after private press LPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003eNamed after the 19th-century novelist and seafarer, the Glaswegian band Captain Marryat evolved into a five-piece, featuring Tommy Hendry (vocals), Ian McEleny (guitar), Allan Bryce (organ), Hugh Finnegan (bass), and Jimmy Rorrison (drums). Initially planning a single, they utilized studio time to record a full album, comprising five original songs and the improvised instrumental \"Dance Of Thor.\" Deeply influenced by the organ-driven sound of Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and Beggars Opera, Captain Marryat delivered a potent mix of progressive rock and heavy psych. The album is characterized by its thunderous Hammond organ, raw guitar solos, and strong melodic vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eExplore standout tracks such as the dramatic opener \"Blindness,\" the epic eight-minute \"It Happened To Me,\" the more accessible \"Changes,\" and the explosive instrumental finale \"Dance Of Thor.\" Despite building a strong reputation on the Scottish pub circuit, the band's career concluded in 1975 due to a lack of label interest. However, their sole album has since achieved cult status among collectors and fans of early 70s progressive heavy rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRare 1974 British progressive hard-rock album\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLimited private press release, highly sought-after by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures organ-driven power, raw guitar solos, and strong vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInfluenced by Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and Beggars Opera\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes tracks like \"Blindness,\" \"It Happened To Me,\" \"Changes,\" and \"Dance Of Thor\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eArtist: Captain Marryat\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRelease Year: 1974 (Original), 2026-09-04 (Reissue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGenre: Progressive Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Psych\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeight: 358g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 318x316x5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis reissue offers a chance to own a piece of progressive rock history, celebrated for its raw energy and cult appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Captain Marryat (Artist, Performer, Composer)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58057647849854,"sku":"B0HCD1R4KP","price":25.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/41D-VB7cXPL_38553b2f-334b-4d65-b956-ac28f12ed72c.jpg?v=1789768130","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/products\/captain-marryat-vinyl","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}