UFO U.F.O. II/Flying (Vary Rare 1971 UK 1st press 5-track white Beacon label vinyl LP. A hugely collectable UK first issue of UFO 2: Flying, the second studio album from UFO, capturing the band at a pivotal moment before their later hard rockreinvention. Released in 1971, this album is steeped in swirling space rock, heavy psychedelia and extended instrumental exploration, firmly rooted in the underground scene of the early ’70s.Unlike the concise, riff-driven sound UFO would laterperfect, UFO 2 isdominated by long-form jams and cosmic atmospheres. Tracks such as ‘Flying’ and ‘Star Storm’ stretch out with hypnotic repetition, phased guitars and Hawkwind-esque momentum, while ‘Prince Kajuku’ delivers an almost trance-like groove built for late-night listening. Vocals are used sparingly, often secondary to the immersive instrumental passages, reinforcing the album’s otherworldly feel.This first pressing is particularly sought after by collectors of British space rock and proto-metal, representing UFO in their rawest and most experimental guise. The production has a suitably murky, analogue depth, perfectly matching the album’s interstellar intent and giving the music an authentic early-’70s underground character.A cornerstone release for fans of space rock, heavy psych and early UFO, this original issue of UFO 2: Flying remains an essential artefact from a brief but fascinating chapter in the band’s history—before commercial success, before stadiums, and firmly out in orbit. Housed in a matt finished picture sleeve with lyric inner, the sleeve is in fine condition with a small amount of visable age/shelfwear whilst the vinyl carries some cosmetic scuffs and hairlines not upsetting play. Nonetheless, this album is extremely hard to find in any condition nowadays & would be a worthy addition to any fan's collection!Recommended BEAS19).