Caravan - Caravan 1968

Caravan was formed in Canterbury, England in 1968 by Pye Hastings (guitar/ vocals), Dave Sinclair (keyboards), Richard Sinclair (bass/ vocals) and Richard Coughlan (drums). The four had previously played at various times with a local band, The Wilde Flowers, which also featured Kevin Ayers and future Soft Machine members Robert Wyatt and Hugh Hopper.

Caravan was the first UK act to sign with American label MGM/ Verve and their debut album, entitled 'Caravan' was released late in 1968. It was favourably received by the critics and the debut single, Place of My Own was described as having a 'gripping compulsion' with 'scintillating organ work'. John Peel played the album regularly on his radio show 'Top Gear'. The front picture showing the band members dressed in robes on columns, was taken by photographer Richard Zeff.

The picture shows the very rare original UK pressing on Verve Forecast Records from 1968 (VLP 6011 - Mono) with the collectable and highly sought after mono "Pillar" sleeve design, laminated flipback sleeve printed by Garrod & Lofthouse. Far out!

Musicsians:
Pye Hastings – guitar, vocals
Dave Sinclair – organ, piano
Richard Sinclair – bass, guitar, vocals
Richard Coughlan – drums

produced by Tony Cox
sleeve conception and photography Richard Bennett Zeff
design and graphics Peter Dale

Tracks:
1. Place of my Own
2. Ride
3. Policeman
4. Love Song with Flute
5. Cecil Rons
6. Magic Man
7. Grandma's Lawn
8. Where but for Caravan Would I?


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