Evolution
The Hollies
430 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 3335379 |
| Excel File Row | 325 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:10:00 |
| Pressing Year | 1967 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | Parlophone |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | PCS 7022 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | YEX 635-1 O 1 ("KT pressed side A""3 flipback""6706 TPS Garrod & Lofthouse Patent Pending""original Pink retro cover"FONA 60's little sticker retro cover") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | YEX 636-1 G 1 |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | M |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Experimental/Psychedelic Rock |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
The first 1967 Parlophone pressing of "Evolution" represents a crucial break for The Hollies. Driven by the post-"Sgt. Pepper's" psychedelic wave and Graham Nash's vision, the group dared to deviate from their established pop-beat sound. The ambition to explore complex and experimental sounds was initially met with scepticism by their long-time producer, Ron Richards, who was tied to the hit formula. The band's determination prevailed, leading to recordings with bold arrangements, innovative studio effects, and profound lyrics. The album, while retaining their celebrated vocal harmonies, fully embraced the spirit of the psychedelic era, establishing The Hollies as artists capable of an organic body of work and not just singles, foreshadowing the subsequent creative frictions that led to Nash's departure.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Then The Heartaches Begin
- A2 - Stop Right There
- A3 - Water On The Brain
- A4 - Lullaby To Tim
- A5 - Have You Ever Loved Somebody
- A6 - You Need Love
- B1 - Rain On The Window
- B2 - Heading For A Fall
- B3 - Ye Olde Toffee Shoppe
- B4 - When Your Light's Turned On
- B5 - Leave Me
- B6 - The Games We Play
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