In 1968 Status Quo's first hit record “Pictures of Matchstick Men” was released and the debut album soon followed. The single reached #7 in the UK, and remains the band's only major hit single in the US, where it reached #12. Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo features several covers, including “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers and “Spicks and Specks” by The Bee Gees.

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Stereo version

• SIDE A 1. BLACK VEILS OF MELANCHOLY 2. WHEN MY MIND IS NOT ALIVE 3. ICE IN THE SUN 4. ELIZABETH DREAMS 5. GENTLEMAN JOE’S SIDEWALK CAFÉ 6. PARADISE FLAT

  SIDE B 1. TECHNICOLOR DREAMS 2. SPICKS AND SPECKS 3. SHEILA 4. SUNNY CELLOPHANE SKIES 5. GREEN TAMBOURINE 6. PICTURES OF MATCHSTICK MEN