Name: The Lost 1971 Studio Session
Brand: Tasavallan Presidentti

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SRE662LP

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

6430050660499

Total Cap

1 / Black / LP

Artist

Tasavallan Presidentti

Genre GB

Prog Rock

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Svart Records

Svart Records is a Finnish label that was established in Turku in 2009. Founded by two individuals, Svart Records specializes in re-releasing underground music on vinyl. With a focus on preserving and promoting unique and lesser-known musical gems, the label has gained recognition for its commitment to quality and authenticity.

One of the notable series curated by Svart Records is Jazz Liisa, which showcases exceptional jazz recordings. Another popular series is Pop-Liisa, which features captivating pop music from various eras. These carefully curated collections offer listeners a chance to explore and rediscover hidden treasures from the past.

With their expertise in vinyl production and their passion for preserving underground music, Svart Records continues to be an authoritative force in the world of e-commerce music platforms. Their dedication to delivering high-quality releases ensures that both collectors and enthusiasts can enjoy rare and extraordinary musical experiences.

One of Finland's most famous prog rock bands, Tasavallan Presidentti was founded in spring 1969 by guitarist Jukka Tolonen and drummer Vesa Aaltonen. The band's other members came from Blues Section, a recently disbanded group, including bassist Måns Groundstroem and singer Frank Robson. Tasavallan Presidentti released their debut album in 1969 and went on to tour in Sweden and England during the early 1970s. Despite releasing three more albums, the band eventually split up in 1974.

In 1972, Frank Robson was fired from the band and replaced by Eero Raittinen. Throughout their career, Tasavallan Presidentti has been associated with similar artists such as Pekka Pohjola, Wigwam, Jukka Tolonen, Pekka Streng & Tasavallan Presidentti, Haikara, Blues Section, Piirpauke, Suomen Talvisota 1939-1940, Anssi Tikanmäki, Kingston Wall,
Absoluuttinen nollapiste,
Pekka Streng,
Jim Pembroke,
Hidria Spacefolk,
Kuusumun Profeetta,
Tuomari Nurmio,
Dave Lindholm,
Sielun Veljet,
Kauko Röyhkä,and Tabula Rasa.

Discover

Tasavallan Presidentti's 1st incarnation with vocalist Frank Robson performed their last studio session at YLE Broadcasting Company in Helsinki, 1971. This session was, however, completely buried by time and forgotten, until Svart Records accidentally stumbled upon an archival copy. This studio session recording from the autumn of 1971, found from the archives of the Finnish Broadcasting Company, is a sensational discovery in many ways. It is a studio live session which the band recorded just before parting ways with vocalist Frank Robson, which may be the reason why the tape was left unused. Otto Donner, one of the three founders of Love Records, the band's current label, had become the head of the Finnish Broadcasting Company's entertainment unit, which produced this studio session. Perhaps he was planning to release it on Love Records? The release features extensive liner notes by writer Petri Kuljuntausta, who provides background details which hint to the fact that had the band not decide to find a new vocalist a few months later, this tape could indeed have been the Tasavallan Presidentti album number three.

The Lost 1971 Studio Session

Music GB