Status Quo: Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo PIC version on vinyl LP in Picture Disc edition. This particular edition was published in Europe in publishing company Music On Vinyl on 12. February 2021.

The Status Quo's first hit "Pictures of Matchstick Men" was released in 1968, followed shortly thereafter by their debut album "Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo". The single reached number 7 in the UK and remained the group's only major hit in the US, where it reached number 12. The album features several cover versions, including "Green Tambourine" by The Lemon Pipers and "Spicks and Specks" by The Bee Gees. South London natives Alan Lancaster (bass) and Francis Rossi (guitar) are part of the original line-up and are considered the founding fathers of Status Quo. Originally called The Spectres, they later changed their name to Traffic or Traffic Jam and decided to form Status Quo in 1967. In the following years, they were joined by John Coghlan (drums), Roy Lynes (keyboards) and Rick Parfitt (guitar). Product information In 1968, Status Quo's first hit "Pictures of Matchstick Men" was released, followed soon after by their debut album. The single reached number 7 in the UK and remains the group's only major hit in the US, where it reached number 12. Status Quo's Picturesque Matchstickkable Messages features several cover versions, including "Green Tambourine" by The Lemon Pipers and "Spicks and Specks" by The Bee Gees.

Album spans genres Rock, Pop Rock and Psychedelic rock. 180g Black Stereo Picture Disc Vinyl.