The Pretty Things - S.F. Sorrow (50th Anniversary Edition)

THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRETTY THINGS' CLASSIC ALBUM 'S.F. SORROW', RE-ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL UK ARTWORK ON MID-PRICE CD

a psychedelic masterpiece The Guardian

Marking 50 years since the world's first rock opera, 'S.F. Sorrow', is one of the great classics of the Psychedelic era. The album stands favourable comparison with 'Sgt Pepper' and 'Piper At The Gates Of Dawn' as one of the defining records of the time. Originally recorded at Abbey Road in 1967 and 1968 it was one of the first true concept albums, pre-dating 'Tommy' by a full year.

The Pretty Things created some of the most exciting and innovative records of the late sixties and early seventies. Winners of the Hero award at the 2009 Mojo Honours, the band have been name checked over the years by an array of artists ranging from The Clash, David Bowie and Aerosmith through to The Libertines and Kasabian.

This mid-price CD edition of 'S.F. Sorrow' is presented in a digipack packaging complete with 16-page booklet.

The Pretty Things are active today and still play live regularly, with a UK tour planned for Spring 2018.