Taste
Taste
380 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 17065386 |
| Excel File Row | 122 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:55:40 |
| Pressing Year | 1969 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | Polydor |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | 583-042 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | 583042 A//1 17 13 |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | 583042 B .. 1 12 5 |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Blues |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This 1969 first Polydor pressing of "Taste" is an essential copy for any serious collector, not only for its sonic impact but also for its iconic cover. Designed by Peter Sanders, the artwork stands out for its boldness and abstraction, a stark contrast to the typical band photographs of the era. Far from being a mere promotional image, that enigmatic and almost psychedelic design aimed to position Taste, and particularly the emerging genius of Rory Gallagher, as a unique entity in the British blues-rock landscape. It intended to capture the essence of their innovative fusion of blues, jazz, and rock, suggesting a depth and complexity that transcended easy labels. It was a visual statement of their originality, a prelude to the revolutionary sound the vinyl contained, setting them apart from the crowd and anticipating the legend of Gallagher.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Blister On The Moon
- A2 - Leaving Blues
- A3 - Sugar Mama
- A4 - Hail
- A5 - Born On The Wrong Side Of Time
- B1 - Dual Carriageway Pain
- B2 - Same Old Story
- B3 - Catfish
- B4 - I'm Moving On
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