The Earth Ritual Preview is a 1984 (see 1984 in music) EP by the English space rock group Hawkwind.

[2] However, the project was delayed in favour of The Chronicle of the Black Sword collaboration with Michael Moorcock, then abandoned following Calvert's death in August 1988.

The group's line-up was in flux at the time, with guitarists Dave Brock and Huw Lloyd-Langton and bassist Harvey Bainbridge being the constant.

The group undertook a 35 date UK tour in February and March 1984 to promote the album, with support from Bronz.

[3] Various former members, including Lemmy, Moorcock and Dave Anderson, made guest appearances at various shows.