Beggars Opera - Act One (Mini Card Sleeve). CD. (Repertoire Records - REPUK1036) Debut album from the Scottish group, this 1970 album (originally on Vertigo) was a classically inspired keyboard driven extravaganza of progressive rock that resembled ELP & Czar in its pomp and intricacy.Contains 2 bonus tracks and is housed in a square mini replica gatefold album sleeve plus fold out poster.

Beggars Opera - Best/Time Machine. CD. (Zounds - 2700020113 B) A great way to sample this excellent '70's Scottish band who made some excellent and varied progressive music with a pop edge between 1971 and 1973. All four of their Vertigo albums are covered from the earlier hard edged keyboard dominated material to their later harmony laced sound.72 minutes in total on a rare import CD

Beggars Opera - Get Your Dog Off Me!. CD. (Repertoire Records - REP1001) This was Beggars Opera's fourth and final album. This Glaswegian act had moved on from their early keyboard dominated sound for West Coast influenced harmonies. Originally released on Vertigo in 1973 this version has 2 bonus tracks "2 Timing Woman" and "Lady Of Hell" from a Vertigo 7".

Beggars Opera - Pathfinder. CD. (Repertoire Records - REPUK1066) Released in 1972, this third album was dominated by an excellent extended cover version of "MacArthur Park" which shone out on a release that was concentrating more on vocal harmonies and quasi-psychedelia with progressive leanings. Well produced and executed throughout.Housed in a mini card sleeve that replicates the original vinyl release.This edition as a replica sleeve as per the Vertigo release is limited to the first pressing after which it reverts to a jewel case.

Beggars Opera - Waters Of Change. CD. (Repertoire Records - REP5056) Remastered mini gatefold LP version with small fold out poster of the Vertigo album by this Scottish band who were still producing fine classically dominated music with keyboards a-plenty, but here there was also more of a shift towards vocalisation.Adding a mellotron was a way of further exploring the multi layered progressive sound on this 1971 album.

Beggars Opera - Beggars Can’t Be Choosers. CD. (Repertoire Records - REPUK1109) CD re-issue of the album first released in 1979. This lively set of tunes was produced by the band’s lead guitarist Ricky Gardiner, and is performed by him together with Virginia Scott (keyboards), Pete Scott (vocals) and legendary session drummer Clem Cattini.

Beggars Opera - Sagittary. CD. (Repertoire Records - REPUK1099) Beggars Opera was once hailed as Scotland’s only classical progressive rock band. During their heyday in the 1970s, they released four splendid albums for the legendary Vertigo label and were celebrated for their electrifying ‘live’ performances. ‘Sagittary’ was the group’s fifth album, recorded in 1974 at the request of German label Jupiter. The line up included founder member Ricky Gardiner (guitar, vocals) together with newly recruited singer Pete Scott and Mike Travis, ex-Gilgamesh, on drums. The Operatic-ones romp through a selection of ten melodic and stimulating songs, such as ‘Something To Lose’, ‘World Crisis Blues’ and the sweetly titled ‘Smiling In A Summer Dress’. Expertly remastered superb sound.Due In: 26/11/2007

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