Album Overview

Brain Salad Surgery is Emerson, Lake & Palmer's 1973 studio album and one of the defining records of progressive rock. The album features elaborate arrangements, virtuosic keyboards, powerful bass and drums, and Greg Lake's distinctive vocals. The extended suite "Karn Evil 9" demonstrates the band's ambition and technical ability, while the striking artwork became an iconic part of the record's identity. This Japanese pressing is a highly desirable collectible for ELP and classic progressive-rock fans.