Uriah Heep

Uriah Heep

With extended Hammond organ passages and multi-part vocals, the British band became a fixture in the hard and progressive rock scene of the 1970s. The distinctive use of guitar riffs and keyboards shaped numerous albums and live performances by the group. Especially in the European rock scene, releases such as “Lady in Black” and “Easy Livin’” have continued to resonate to this day.

Uriah Heep – Sound & Production Style

The sound of Uriah Heep is characterised by the combination of distorted guitar, prominent Hammond organ and powerful drums. The band adopted complex arrangements early on, drawing on progressive rock standards without losing the accessibility of classic hard rock structures. Productions from the 1970s were overseen by Gerry Bron, who also ran Bronze Records and played a key role in shaping the band’s sound.

Uriah Heep on vinyl – the key releases

For collectors and genre enthusiasts, singles such as One Way Or Another (7'' Vinyl) as well as the double pack Lady in black/ Easy livin (7'' Vinyl) are available as typical examples of the band’s classic sound. The selection is complemented by Prima Donna (7'' Vinyl), which documents the stylistic range of Uriah Heep within the 7-inch format.

Fans of hard rock with pronounced keyboard use will find key singles from the band’s history here in collector-friendly pressings.

• Genre: Hard Rock, Progressive Rock
• Origin: United Kingdom
• Active: since 1969
• Notable: Production and label management by Gerry Bron (Bronze Records)