1972–1979 is the first of many compilations that Pentagram

Pentagram (band)

Pentagram is a American heavy metal band from Virginia, most famous as one of the pioneers of doom metal. The band was prolific in the underground scene of the 1970s, producing many demos and rehearsal tapes, but did not release a full-length album until reforming in the early 1980s with an almost...

 have released that feature material recorded during the 1970s. It was released by Peace Records in 1993. Bobby Leibling stated in an interview with Hellride Music that he gave permission for 500 copies but has yet to see any royalties for this release.

Track listing

1. "Hurricane"-2:05 (Liebling)
   • Recorded 1973 at Bias Studios
2. "Be Forewarned"-3:28 (Liebling)
   • Recorded 1972 at The Rothsceller
3. "Under My Thumb
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   • Recorded 1974 at Track Studios
4. "Earth Flight"-2:54 (Liebling/Mayne)
   • Recorded 1976 at National Sound Warehouse
5. "Wheel of Fortune"-4:04 (Liebling/O'Keefe)
   • Recorded 1974 at National Sound Warehouse
6. "Walk in the Blue Light"-5:39 (Liebling)
   • Recorded 1973 at Bias Studios
7. "Smokescreen"-4:06 (Liebling/O'Keefe)
   • Recorded 1976 at Underground Sound
8. "Star Lady"-5:16 (Palmer/Liebling)
   • Recorded 1976 at Underground Sound
9. "Little Games"-3:04 (The Yardbirds
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   • Recorded 1976 at Underground Sound
10. "Much Too Young to Know"-4:40 (Liebling/O'Keefe)
    • Recorded 1976 at Underground Sound
11. "Livin' in a Ram's Head"-3:01 (Liebling)
    • Recorded 1978 at The Sound Box

Line-ups

• Bobby Leibling – vocals
• Geof O'Keefe – drums on 1-10
• Vince McAllister – guitar on 1-10
• Greg Mayne – bass on 1-10
• Randy Palmer – guitar on 3-5
• Marty Iverson – guitar on 6-10
• Richard Kueht – guitar on 11
• Paul Trowbridge – guitar on 11
• Marty Swaney – bass on 11
• Joe Hasselvander – drums on 11