A London-based DIY label from 1971-73. Lucifer served as a vehicle for records by the 'band' of that name; reports suggest that the band was actually a one-man affair, the man in question being Denys Irving, a film-maker whose 'Lucifer Films' evolved into 'Lucifer Records'. Four singles were issued; the 'A' and 'B' sides of the first three, at least, had different numbers. There were also two albums, 'Big Gun' (LL-1; 1972) and 'Exit' (LL-2; 1972). The records were available by mail order only, through Oz magazine; most copies of the second single were confiscated by the police, presumably on grounds of aggravated naughtiness. Singles and LPs alike are collectable nowadays. You might expect the music on them to be Heavy Rock, but apparently it isn't. Certainly, the single shown above is a laid-back affair, with sparse instrumentation: just bass, piano and very basic percussion.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.