Tom Thumb "Ludgate Hill" 1970 EP New Zealand Heavy Prog Psych concept

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ULTRA RARE original issue of the only EP by Wellington-based group TOM THUMB. I consider this as one of the holy grails of the KIWI PROGRESSIVE ROCK and HEAVY PSYCH genres. There are some similarities (in style) to ALAN AVON and THE TOY SHOP’s “A Night to Remember”, which appears on the flipside of their horrendously rare and highly prized British single (also from 1970).
The composers of “Ludgate Hill” were a song-writing duo from Wanganui and NOT members of TOM THUMB. They also wrote a psychedelic track called “Time Beyond”, which appears on the flipside of the only single by Wanganui group, THE TOP SHELF.

SIDE 1
1. Ludgate Hill (A Pop Concerto - Part One):
a. Prelude Writ: Martin Hadlow
b. Destruction Writ: Richard Le Fort
SIDE 2
2. Ludgate Hill (A Pop Concerto - Part Two):
a. Dawning Writ: Martin Hadlow
b. Tomorrow Writ: Richard Le Fort

PERSONNEL
Bruce Sontgen lead vocals
Brian Mason lead guitar
Rick White bass
Kevin Frewer organ
Tom Swainson drums
Recorded at HMV’s Studio in Wellington—New Zealand.
Produced by Peter Dawkins. Arranged by TOM THUMB & Peter Dawkins.