Description This auction is for an original Magic Carpet LP released in 1972 on the Mushroom label, catalogue number 200 MR 20. The record is in almost mint condition having never been played, just kept in a box since manufacture. However, the inner sleeve does show signs of age with discoloured / tarnished edges. The back has a feint circular mark from the disc that is less obvious in real life than in the pictures. Please see photos for general condition. One reviewer writes: "One of the finest and most legendary examples of eastern infused psychedelic folk, Magic Carpet (...) includes the prerequisite acoustic and electric guitars, as well as sitar, esraj, tamboura, tabla and other percussion, all of which is emphasised by radiantly charming female vocals. It seems as if there are countless albums that tap into non-western music which quickly delve into kitsch territory, but Magic Carpet is an exquisitely performed and genuine integration of various musical languages. The band takes advantage of the sitar's resonant qualities, creating a psychedelic atmosphere around which their loosely constructed and lavishly ornamented concoctions are created. While many new bands seem to reach near mythical status simply through cynical regurgitation, Magic Carpet made this kind of music imbued with a wonderfully un-jaded sense of optimism, more typical of records of this vintage." Another reviewer writes: "Based around the classically trained sitar virtuoso Clem Alford and the breathtaking ethereal vocalist Alisha Sufit, Magic Carpet delivered perhaps one of the finest Indian-influenced psychedelic folk albums of the 1970's. Unfortunately this supremely talented collective split before the album was released. Opening with the title track this mystical instrumental raga sets the tone for this beautiful and deeply spiritual album. Alisha Sufit's astonishing vocal talents are included in nine of the twelve tracks, the remaining three being instrumental. She also plays acoustic guitar. This psych folk gem is a unique and extraordinary fusion of east and west, Magic Carpet being one of the very first bands to truly combine Indian and western instrumentation, with Jim Moyes playing guitar and Keshav Sathe on Tabla." Listen to tracks on YouTube or CD Baby. Find out more on the Facebook page Magic Carpet 1972 Tracks : The Magic Carpet, The Phoenix, Black Cat, Alan's Christmas Card, Harvest Song, Do You Hear The Words, Father Time, La La, Peace Song, Take Away Kesh, High Street, The Dream, + bonus raga track! The record will be sent by insured mail with the LP disc in a modern vinyl sleeve for the journey, placed outside the two original sleeves (inner and outer cover) to avoid splitting of original sleeves. The package will be well fortified with strong cardboard. Please view our other items for sale. Happy bidding!