Harpo – Leo the Leopard

Harpo – Hurricane Leo / Leo the Leopard (Vinyl LP)

A colourful and imaginative release from Harpo, known for his playful pop, strong melodies, and distinctive storytelling. The album combines jungle aesthetics, theatrical elements, and Harpo's characteristic humor, all packaged in a visually striking cover. A perfect record for collectors of 70s pop, Scandinavian music history, or Harpo enthusiasts.

Product details

- Artist: Harpo  

- Title: Hurricane Leo / Leo the Leopard  

- Format: Vinyl LP  

- Label: Emidisc / EMI Svenska AB  

- Year: 1974  

- Catalogue number: C048‑51 039  

- Condition: Stated upon request (record and cover inspected if needed)

Content

The album offers a blend of pop, theatrical music, and Harpo's own fantasy world – from circus-like melodies to jungle themes and humorous narratives.  

Side A features melodic pop songs such as The World Is a Circus, Teddy Love, and Sayonara.  

Side B presents the musical story Leo the Leopard, with a series of short, creative tracks and characters from Harpo's universe.

Why this record stands out

- Unique concept album with both pop songs and a complete musical story  

- Strong visual identity – iconic jungle cover and richly illustrated back cover  

- Cult classic for fans of Harpo and Scandinavian 70s pop  

- High production quality with renowned Swedish musicians and EMI studio backing