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Acoustic Sounds’ Analogue Productions label — renowned for setting new standards in fidelity and craftsmanship - has released Argus, the landmark 1972 album from British rock trailblazers Wishbone Ash. This deluxe and definitive 180-gram 45 RPM double LP edition has been meticulously mastered from the original analog master tape by Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studios, pressed on dead-quiet vinyl at Quality Record Pressings (QRP), and packaged in a tip-on, old-style gatefold double-pocket jacket from Stoughton Printing.
Acoustic Sounds founder Chad Kassem spoke on the significance of this release for him saying, “I feel incredibly fortunate to reissue ‘Argus’—one of my favorite albums from youth—in such high quality. I still remember seeing Wishbone Ash live in Baton Rouge at Independence Hall on April 21, 1973. To now have the honor of bringing this record back into the world with the care and fidelity it deserves is truly a dream come true.”
Purchase This Deluxe 180-gram 45 RPM Double LP Available Now
A fan favorite and critical high point in the Wishbone Ash discography, Argus includes the iconic "Blowin’ Free" as well as beloved cuts like “Time Was,” “The King Will Come,” “Warrior,” and “Throw Down the Sword.” The album's unique blend of bluesy roots, progressive ambition, and dual-lead guitar interplay shaped the sound of future rock greats including Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Opeth, and Lynyrd Skynyrd — all of whom have cited the band as an influence. From the moment of its release, Argus stood apart. The British quartet wasn’t strictly hard rock or prog — instead, they carved their own path with soaring vocal harmonies, lyrical guitar arrangements, and a distinctly medieval English atmosphere.
Even at its heaviest, Argus is full of grace. The ethereal touches that lift tracks like “Leaf and Stream” are balanced by fist-raising anthems and intricate instrumental duels between original twin-lead guitarists Andy Powell and Ted Turner. It’s a dynamic experience — now rendered in exceptional sonic clarity by the experts at Analogue Productions. This release captures every nuance of the album’s emotional journey, from the pastoral opening of “Time Was” to the heroic conclusion of “Throw Down the Sword.”
Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Argus for the first time, this edition offers a fully immersive listening experience that reflects the original artistic vision like never before.
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