Mandalaband - Legacy: The Story of Mandalaband 1975 – 1978 (2024)

Overview Mandalaband began life in the early 1970's, gaining cult status as one of the most forward-thinking prog outfits of the time.

The brainchild of David Rohl, who brought in an array of the best musicians at the time including future Sad Cafe members Vic Emerson, Ashley Mulford, John Stimpson, Tony Cresswell and vocalist Dave Durant as well as the entire Barclay James Harvest, Eric Stewart (10cc), Maddy Prior (Steeleye Span), Justin Hayward (Moody Blues), Graham Gouldman, Lol Creme & Kevin Godley (10cc) and Paul Young.

Mandalaband received critical acclaim and gained admirers from tastemakers of the day, with legendary BBC radio DJ John Peel a particularly strong supporter, while sophomore The Eye of Wendor: Propheciestold a Tolkienesque fantasy through different vocalists playing the roles of the leading characters in the story.

We are now proud to present the most comprehensive collection of Mandalaband's early music to date, collating all their recordings during those Chrysalis years of 1975 - 1978. Including both Mandalaband and The Eye of Wendor: Prophecies, remastered from the original tape transfers at Air Mastering with a newly created 2024 David Rohl remix of both albums, nine bonus tracks of rarities and archival treasures with a booklet featuring liner notes and previously unseen photographs.

Nearly fifty years on, a veil of sonic mist has been lifted from these unique recordings.