Columbia SC 1972

Either this show or the Youngstown, Ohio recording would be the earliest known to surface yet with Gary Thain on bass.  He joined the band on February 1, 1972 at the Whiskey A-Go-Go in LA replacing Mark Clarke.   Rumors of a recording from one of those dates have surfaced by nothing has yet to materialize. 

This is a very poor copy of Uriah Heep's set in support of Cactus during their second US tour.  Sources indicate the master for this show exists on reel to reel, so perhaps eventually a better quality copy hopefully may surface. 

Date:  February 27, 1972 Venue: Columbia Coliseum Grade:  D+ Sound:  Remastered from poor source tape Total Running Time:  48 minutes 33 Seconds Source:  Audience Recording Artwork:  Unknown Lineup / Credits: David Byron:  Lead Vocals Ken Hensley:  Keyboards, Guitar, Backing Vocals Mick Box:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals Gary Thain:  Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals Lee Kerslake:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Track Listing:

1. Bird Of Prey
2. I Wanna Be Free
3. July Morning
4. Guitar Solo
5. Improvisation
7. Gypsy 

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