The record has a heat mark on the edge that affects the background woosh about 30 seconds on the Side One intro, but the rest plays Near Mint. Side Two plays flawlessly from start to finish. The cover has some soiling on the rear under the shrink.
An obscure private press CCM album with soft AOR touches. Bright melodies, effortless male/female harmonies, and an easy-going groove make this a rewarding hidden gem. The charming cover featuring the band members has plenty of homemade charm. Comes with an insert (several creases and discoloration).
The lesser-known DIY prog AOR new wave from the Midwest. Although it may seem cheesy and tacky, the sound certainly has moments that resonate with local private press enthusiasts. Indeed, it seems to fetch a fairly good price when it hits the market.
Their second album, released five years after their first, which was a raging Zeuhl rock album straight out of Magma, has a mysterious and transparent sound production that incorporates new wave and ethno rock, and an abstract, ambient direction that is reminiscent of Eskaton. The laminate on the cover is starting to peel off from the opening edge, but this is pretty common with it. Includes insert.
Green label with Metronome logo comes in laminated gatefold cover. There is a typical small cut hole on the front top right, but it doesn�ft go through the rear. The record shows some wispy marks and scuffs caused by the inner. It plays throughout fine without remarkable crackles.
This is a unique mutated version of Kraut funk and new-wave boogie, including Islamic, Persian, and wide varieties! It is a slightly later pressing with the logo of an affiliated company added to the insert, but other than that, it is basically the same as the 1987 original. It also comes with an inner.
Obscure Florida psych outfit. This is their 3rd and the last single. Surprisingly good heavy prog effort with driving guitars, amped organ layers, Jethro Tull-ish intense flute actions and spontaneous rhythm changing with breaks. It's a shame they didn't make an album. This will hook you prog heads.
This is a top-tier hard prog outfit from Venezuela, and it is a rarer second effort! It features soaring female vocals, aggressive guitar work, and a tight rhythm, creating a nail-biting listening experience! The gatefold cover is in remarkably nice condition, with only a dent in the upper left corner. The record itself is in impeccable condition!
Here is a brown cover on the black label first pressing, in quite a nice-looking copy despite its fragility. There is a �gP�h written on the front top left, but the color is rather faded now. The record has a few sporadic faint marks that do not affect playback. It comes with a one-sided insert.
A lovably second-tier slice of post-Sgt. Pepper British psych, charmingly unpretentious and full of period atmosphere. The front-laminated sleeve is exceptionally well preserved for this notoriously fragile title. As expected from a Saga pressing, the pressing quality isn't the finest, with occasional light background noise in places, though the vinyl itself remains visually very respectable.
One of those obscure Pacific Northwest private pressings that quietly overachieves. Mellow folk with a West Coast feel, drifting effortlessly into breezy, lightly jazzy AOR, all held together by tasteful harmonies and understated arrangements. Features saxophonist Grant Reeves and percussionist Michael Spiro, both heard on the modern soul/AOR grails by Archie James Cavanaugh and Michael Vena. Reeves also appears on Becky Mourer, elsewhere in this list. A quiet keeper if you dig folky AOR.
The first pressing (YEN 3000) double album is intact in its gatefold cover and outer leather bag (a little wrinkled on the belt). It also includes an insert. Unfortunately, there is no OBI, but besides that, everything is in exceptional condition. The only minor imperfection is that the labels of the disc one have light mildew stains, but there is nothing to worry about. Both records are almost pristine.
Rare white-label promo, the first pressing, complete with the even rarer obi and insert. The leather outer bag is generally well preserved, with only some wrinkling to the flap and a little loose stitching along one seam. Otherwise, everything is in beautiful condition.
The first pressing on deep groove labels housed in a gatefold cover, which is still in shrink! There is a faint initial ring on the upper white area of the back, which seems to have been present since the days it was stored at the pressing plant, and there is slight wear on the lower corner that is exposed from the shrink wrap. However, there are no other issues. The front, spine, and seams are in pristine condition.
Xian private fuzz psych, this is the second album from the Detroit band that evolved from the legendary black punk/hard psych band "Death," which disappeared after releasing only one monster $1000 single. It appears to have originated from a college radio station, with the initials and number written on the label.
This is a rather underrated UK early prog rarity. It has cool swinging psych vibes, too, and it ranks along with Czar. The fully laminated cover is neat, with a few minor imperfections and a bit of handling evident. It's still a very nice example, though. The record is clean and very well looked after.
Original on the pink label, housed in a gatefold sleeve. Aside from a split in the middle of the top seam, the sleeve is relatively clean. The record shows a handful of light marks but plays cleanly. The record shows a handful of light marks but plays generally well.
Pink Label UK first press. The cover has minor touch-up on the bottom right corner and slight rubbing along the bottom seam, but otherwise it's in pretty neat condition! The record has some minor marks, but none of them affect the sound, and it plays in Near Mint condition!
This California-based band is known for its eccentric psych, ranging from primitive free rock to trippy cosmic noise, crazy acid tunes, and true out-there vibes reminiscent of Zappa, Velvet Underground, and Yahowa 13. The drummer is Stewart Copeland, who would later achieve great success with The Police.
The cover exhibits a minor crease at the opening and a small, inconspicuous stain located near the spine that is hardly noticeable, resulting in an overall condition that is pretty neat. The record shows some superficial scuff marks, but these do not affect the sound quality. It comes with a gatefold insert.
This is the gateway drug to Anima, a German husband-and-wife free-form, avant-garde psychedelic band, and it is actually their most insane work. However, if you have never heard them before, I recommend you listen to this first and be stunned by the non-musical world of their unique style.
Legendary French spiritual jazz avant-garde, housed in a laminated gatefold cover with a tiny bit of restoration spot on the bottom seam that is hardly noticeable. The record has several surface marks by a fingernail that are totally inaudible, and it plays great throughout.
Solid cover with slight lamination lift along the left edge and top middle. A little ring impression on the rear and a couple of blemishes as well. Overall, tight and glossy. The record has a number of sleeve scuffs here and there, and one lightly visible mark on A-1that do nothing. It plays all the way nicely.
This album is a significant work by Claudio Gabis, an innovative Argentine guitarist who emerged in Manal and Billy Bond's band. It delivers an outstanding experience that truly captures the essence of fanatical South American psychedelia! The cover art, which evokes hallucinations, reflects the heavy blues rock that is deeply influenced by drugs and madness. While the cover is usually in poor condition for this release, it is surprisingly well-maintained. The record does have a reasonable amount of light marks and small scratches, but when talking about South American standards, it is considered very good or even quite respectable.
A spellbinding collision of massed choral voices, ritual percussion, gamelan, and electronics. A true masterpiece poised somewhere between otherworldly new age and dark ambient, so vividly realized it sends shivers down the spine. The cover is immaculate apart from the slightest corner knock, and the obi is likewise near mint. The record has a few superficial marks that have absolutely no effect on play. Comes with a gorgeous fold-out insert.
The laminated flip-back cover has some wrinkles and minor rubbing on the bottom seam, but the lamination gloss is high and relatively in great shape. The record has a few light ticks at the beginning of A-3, but other than that, there are no particular issues, and it plays very well.
The cover shows only the slightest creasing, with virtually no ring wear and all four corners still sharp. The vinyl looks and plays beautifully, with just a few faint ticks midway through A1 that most listeners would barely notice. Comes complete with the insert.
An overlooked Canadian soft rock/AOR gem, blending light jazzy angles and heartfelt pop with subtle Christian undertones. The center of the spine has about 3 cm of fraying, though it is not split through. Otherwise, it remains tidy.
UK original pressing on large swirl logo on side B. The gatefold cover has only slight yellowing from age, and is free from dirt or abrasion, making it remarkably clean! The record shows very little usage and is in immaculate condition. Includes a swirl inner sleeve.
DIY hard rock trio from Michigan. While it may seem like a shabby album, it attracts the attention of serious private-pressing buffs. The album is characterized by a heavy sound that radiates a certain rawness, infused with AOR hard rock elements that feel somewhat mismatched, a result of its budget production. It represents the intersection between mainstream rock and basement psych, with its unique appeal throughout!
A legendary debut by this fiercely talented jazz-rock fusion outfit from Turkmenistan in the former Soviet Union. Central Asian folk traditions collide with kinetic rock energy and intricate jazz interplay, creating a sound entirely their own. An exceptionally clean copy by USSR standards.
Scarce German hard prog driven by forceful organ and heavy guitar. The laminated gatefold cover is unusually free of the common cut-out and remains in excellent condition. The vinyl has a few light ticks during the quiet final track on side A, but other than that, it plays very well.
Original stereo pressing on red vinyl, complete with the elusive silver insert. The cover remains solid and fully intact, with only slight laminate lifting along the spine. The record shows a few minor sleeve marks but plays near mint throughout.
They stated their long career from late 60�fs as a soft psych sunshine pop band, then changed to Art Rock and followed up Glam Rock. This is their final effort and the rarest album of all that contains AOR sounding. Some clicks on the end of B-5 from a small scratch. Other than that it looks and play nicer. Cover is still in shrink as well!
Highly regarded atmospheric and floating folk psych troubadour. It was a Sealed, played only a couple of times. However, this record is known for a bit of lousy pressing, so there are a few background noises, but nothing too remarkable. Comes with an insert.
King Crimson influenced Mexican prog, this is their second effort in 4 tracks 12�h EP, with dark and decadent songs with disturbing refrains and repetitive rhythms with a hint of New Wave. There is damage to the top right corner of the cover, and the lamination is slightly lifted and torn.
Legendary Real People folk-psych and outsider classic, filled with bizarre vocals, unhinged songs, and a singular musical world that somehow stays with you. A gateway drug to the later rediscovery of outsider music. Label address-change stickers appear on the back cover and both labels.
Japan�fs answer to The Way We Live or Fresh Maggots. Top-notch private psych-folk rock housed in the delicate silkscreened cover, complete with the silkscreened obi and insert. The cover shows light brown age spotting throughout from long storage but remains decent and well-maintained. The record has been played a few times yet clearly handled with care, retaining a beautiful deep luster.
The cover exhibits moderate to heavy wear at the bottom, with some mild fraying on the back and the opening, reflecting its age. However, the record shows only minor scuffs from the inner sleeve that do not affect playback, and the record remains in excellent condition.
The cover has a 9cm split along the top seam from the opening but no other major imperfections. The spine remains clearly legible, while the front is still highly presentable with only some light rubbing along the bottom and mild fading at the left edge. The back is generally clean. The record itself is simply spotless!