MOTT - Gooseberry Sessions (Sealed) (2LP)

DELUXE VINYL EDITION!!! Recorded in early 1975, this release effectively bridges the gaps between Mott The Hoople, Mott and British Lions. With Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson gone, the remaining threesome were informed they no longer had a contract. A few weeks later they laid down some demos in Gooseberry Studios. Next was the small matter of recruiting a guitarist and a vocalist. A couple of auditions later, and they were ready to carry on as MOTT