--- product_id: 55572630 title: "U" price: "₹ 4442" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/55572630-u store_origin: IN region: India --- # U **Price:** ₹ 4442 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** U - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 4442 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/55572630-u) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Originally a double album released by Elektra Records in 1970. Recorded in a hectic 48 hours by long-time producer Joe Boyd, 'U' is an eclectic mix of musical styles as featured in the band's stage show of the same name. The show had not been a commercial success despite its mix of spirituality and mysticism, which was very much in keeping with the times. Digitally remastered and slipcased. Extensive new notes. Review: Great hippy music - Delivered like brand new. Review: Not as flawed as suggested; a wonderful collection of music - Some have said that this is a really flawed work; that it is indulgent and overlong. I don't agree with any of these views. And it's also not true that Mike Heron didn't contribute as much as Robin Williamson (the compositions are split evenly). Perhaps the only slightly weak song is Bad Sadie Lee, which wasn't even written by the Incredible String Band, and although it's very slight, it's still quite fun. As suggested, Robin's finest moments are 'Queen of Love', 'Juggler's Song' (a classic psychedelic number: 'something to blow your mind away') and 'Invocation'. Mike's finest moment is the ten minute piano ballad, Light In Time Of Darkness, which is truly exquisite, and unlike other String Band recordings. The first CD is probably stronger than the second CD, but both are very strong. Overall, it's more satisfactory than the two previous albums (Changing Horses and I Looked Up). It's not a total masterpiece like The Big Huge or The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter, but it is one of their richest and most satisfying albums. ## Images ![U - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61kzx84+M7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great hippy music *by S***S on 12 October 2025* Delivered like brand new. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not as flawed as suggested; a wonderful collection of music *by M***N on 31 August 2002* Some have said that this is a really flawed work; that it is indulgent and overlong. I don't agree with any of these views. And it's also not true that Mike Heron didn't contribute as much as Robin Williamson (the compositions are split evenly). Perhaps the only slightly weak song is Bad Sadie Lee, which wasn't even written by the Incredible String Band, and although it's very slight, it's still quite fun. As suggested, Robin's finest moments are 'Queen of Love', 'Juggler's Song' (a classic psychedelic number: 'something to blow your mind away') and 'Invocation'. Mike's finest moment is the ten minute piano ballad, Light In Time Of Darkness, which is truly exquisite, and unlike other String Band recordings. The first CD is probably stronger than the second CD, but both are very strong. Overall, it's more satisfactory than the two previous albums (Changing Horses and I Looked Up). It's not a total masterpiece like The Big Huge or The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter, but it is one of their richest and most satisfying albums. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Magical Mystery Band *by J***C on 16 July 2018* ISB music was always borderline “Made as a bag of spanners”, but “U” took this carefree attitude to their craft to a whole new level. There was so negativity from the press around this project, I was expecting some kind of self-indigent jazz-fusion freak-out, but instead" U" is a delightfully melodic, at times a little silly, hugely enjoyable collection of song ideas. Because the album was recorded in two days, some of the tracks are a little under-developed, but that just adds to the bizarre charm of the thing. For myself, after “The 5000 Spirits…”, “The Hangman's..”,” Wee Tam and the Big Huge”, “U” is ISB's next strongest record, I’d just wished I hadn’t waiting so long to buy the album. ## Frequently Bought Together - U - Be Glad For The Song Has No Ending / Liquid Acrobat As Regards The Air - Original Album Series --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/55572630-u](https://www.desertcart.in/products/55572630-u) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*