Disraeli Gears
Cream
570 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 33913554 |
| Excel File Row | 328 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:09:51 |
| Pressing Year | 1967 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | Reaction |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | 593 003 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | 593003 A ▽ 1 1 1 14 ("Label Variant A 1967 B 1966") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | 593003 B ▽ 1 1 3 20 ("il 3 scritto a mano" il 2ND 1=]""il 20 sembra 2U") |
| Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Media Condition | EX+ |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | VG |
| Genre | Experimental/Psychedelic Rock |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
For this 1967 gem, its rare first Reaction UK pressing, the story behind the title is as vibrant as the psychedelic cover. The name "Disraeli Gears" was not the result of artistic inspiration, but of a funny misunderstanding: roadie Mick Turner, describing a bicycle's gears to Eric Clapton, mistook "derailleur gears" (cambio a deragliatore) for the phrase that later gave the album its name. This bizarre genesis, combined with the vision of artist Martin Sharp – who shared an apartment with Clapton and co-wrote "Tales of Brave Ulysses" – gave birth to the iconic fluorescent cover. Sharp, with his lysergic colours and intricate design, perfectly captured the album's sonic spirit, a crossroads of blues-rock and psychedelia that defined an era. A unique fusion of serendipity and creative genius that makes every copy of this edition a collector's item with a story to tell.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Strange Brew
- A2 - Sunshine Of Your Love
- A3 - World Of Pain
- A4 - Dance The Night Away
- A5 - Blue Condition
- B1 - Tales Of Brave Ulysses
- B2 - Swlabr
- B3 - We're Going Wrong
- B4 - Outside Woman Blues
- B5 - Take It Back
- B6 - Mother's Lament
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