I've been fascinated by Homer, Jay, John and Hardy for many years, and it was inevitable that one day I would own this- an original 1974 pressing. I ended up with an absolutely minty fresh SEALED copy, just by chance. I can never open it, although I've wanted to, because its a piece of art. I need to get me an open copy...!

NM. Stereo. No publishing Credits. 1st day press. Actually rarer than a stereo second state butcher cover!

I always wanted this. This was my favourite Bowie album for years, and it still has a special place in my heart. One day, I had some money to spend and decided that it had to be mine. It was the most I ever spent on a single disc, but I haven't regretted it for a second, especially as it has since trebled in value.

I didn't even have this legendary rarity on my wantlist because I never thought I could ever own such a wondrous object, but then I came across a VG+/NM copy, and the rest is history. Pretty much my favourite piece in the collection now.

And that makes originals of both C.O.B. albums! Another really special item that I often think about when I'm feeling dreamy. The music is hauntingly beautiful, and to actually be able to hold a copy whenever I want makes me feel very lucky.

The kids are gonna get quite an inheritance.

I got this on ebay last century, back when it was a glorious picking ground for treasures. I doubt there are any real deals to be had on there these days. But, once upon a time, one could get "lucky" and bag a monster item that somehow escaped anyone's notice. I bought this NM original UK copy for about 10% of it's value on one of those fortunate surfing trips.

(Top Tape, 1970. Tri-fold original with insert) I spent hours browsing in thrift shops and charity shops in my teens and twenties, when I should have been doing other things, like going to university and getting a job. I stopped doing all that when it seemed to have dried up. Looking back, I have probably only kept about 25 LPs and 45s that I dug up in all that hunting, but it was all worth it, because on one of those trips, I found this. The mother of all thrift-shop finds.

The ultimate in Deep Woods Nightmare folk, with insert.

(UK original) Sometimes I pick up an album in my collection and just shake my head and think to myself "holy mother of god".

(UK mono) This is the bomb, the jam, the sickest shit since Charlie Patton stopped making 78s. I've been fairly obsessed with this sensational platter since discovering back in the day, and have tirelessly preached the cause of this underdog, to mix a metaphor. Michael Giles' genius is fully on display. Hey, I love "Lark's Tongues in Apsic" too, so what do you think of that!?

(UK mono) This is just so gorgeous, I can't bring myself to talk about it.

You gotta have it.

You have also gotta have this.

And, this. The one I reach for these days.

(The rarest of the three, I reckon).

Great title, great cover, great album!

(German UA w/ poster, in new condition) This is more prized than all my other Krautrock albums because it has the poster. This raises the awesomeness (and value) about 10 times.

Another Can LP? OK, it's not "holy mackerel" like if I had the Music Factory version, but this is second best: a laminated 1st press on the burgundy label. It's so beautiful it makes me want to cry.

I'm delighted that this exists. A promo only mono album, 5 years after mono albums became unavailable to consumers in the US. The fact that it is such a hi-fi recording makes it more wonderful. And, actually, the sound on this thing is terrific.

Like a lot of people, I was always drawn to the Vertigo label in its spiral period. The fact that this Euro-Prog rarity is on that label just makes it more delicious.

A heavenly object. Mine came with a label catalogue which is a treasure in itself (see pics right here).

This one I really treasure. This UK copy not only has the coolest cover of any edition of this LP, it's also the most sought after version- for good reason!

Nice original UK pressing. This is prized by me not only because it's brain-meltingly heavy, but also because it was given to me by a dear and dearly missed friend.

And, their second and final album.

Great British electric folk with more acid bite than Fairport or Steeleye. Amazing!