Soft psych magnum opus. The cover is not in mint condition, but it has been well preserved, with only minor rubbing and slight discoloration from age. There are no tears or splits, which is a good impression, indeed. The record is nearly unblemished!
The cover is in shrink wrap and has a very rare hype sticker attached to it. This hype sticker indicates that two moon photographs are included. Indeed, there are two moon photographs. The record is in outstanding condition throughout, except for a mark on B-3 that does not affect the sound.
A little-known West Coast folk psych, the first side, named "Mellow Side," features a selection of melodic and dreamy songs. The second side, called "Rockin' Side," presents a somewhat more upbeat tune, yet it essentially continues side A. This remarkable album is reminiscent of the Kansas City Jammers, Wisconsin's Sansation, and the solo work of former Third Power member Jem Targal.
This mail-order-only release of underground hard rock is housed in a six-foldout poster cover and comes complete with an insert and two stickers. This item always has some chemical reactions on one side of the vinyl since it was stored in a paper inner sleeve with stickers for a long time. This time, the copy contains two records, and each vinyl has issues on different sides; the result is that you can play NM on both sides.
Rare Italian free improv jazz. The laminated gatefold cover has a minor H2O stain, which is barely noticeable, due to prolonged storage. There is nothing to worry about. The record has a slight warp, but it doesn't affect play. Apart from the warp, it appears to be in nearly brand-new condition.
Wonderful Xian AOR sweetness that will move you for sure. Still unopened Sealed, but there is a very small tear on the shrink at the middle of the front cover, and slightly scratching. Not particularly noticeable, but have to be mentioned just in case.
Under the radar, Xian soft rock outfit plays jazzy, a bit of Brazilian-flavored pop and mellow grooves with cool harmonized male/female vocals, dreamy songs, and pleasant horns hook. The highlight of the album is on B-3 called "Shalom," which is so damn good with unforeseen trippy psych guitars.
This is an exceptionally ambitious work by him, venturing into a slightly dark, acid-infused psych pop or baroque rock genre, and it is surprisingly successful. Although no good sales in the end. The cover has a few minor streaks on the front left-hand, otherwise itfs in lovely shape. The record shows a handful of minor marks that do not affect playback. Al in all, a nice example off original Stereo pressing.
DIY soft rock SSW pre-AOR features a gentle and mellow folk sound, chill-out free soul, and numbers that are ahead of their time in the dream pop genre. Despite its handmade feel, the consistent sound reflects the artist's unique sensibility, creating a strangely pleasant experience. Includes an insert.
This is the rarest and most obscure of the three albums released by Californian AOR singer-songwriter Rick Sharp on his label. There is some water damage on the top left corner of the cover due to careless storage in a warehouse, but it is not too noticeable. The record is slightly warped, and there is a slight background noise in the opening of side A, but it soon disappears when the music begins.
Demo made only another unknown Japanese private. First side is a mixed bag with funk oriented to rock and blues although guitar playing is stupendously heavy. Second side is more into heavy fuzz laden hard rock with brutal vocals, amazing guitar mayhem, psychy effects floating around. Last track is outrageous! Half Japanese and half English vocals. Comes with insert. Record has a few visible surface scuffs, but none of them are audible.
Mysterious folk psych prog with a melancholy, gentle atmosphere and fairytale-like, fanciful tunes that evoke a similar vibe to Genesis in the Foxtrot era, but it's not as skillful or professional as that. The album is somewhat underrated due to its boring cover art, but it is a well-done private pressing, considering the independent US prog rock scene.
One of the hardest to find prog grails from Central America, this is a hopelessly rare Cuban original, ten times rarer than a common Mexican pressing. The cover is pretty used but still acceptable, as most existing copies were beaten up. The labels have moderate stain spots, but the record is relatively nice from Cuba. It plays excellent with occasional light crackles. There are no significant issues at all.
A relatively obscure Nebraska-based horn rock band that primarily consists of original songs with a basement psych atmosphere, as well as a few lounge rock covers. The swinging thick Hammond, the crude fuzz guitar, the Mystic Siva-esque teen vocals, and the wild horn section blowing away.
Only 100 made of garage psych local Iowa outfit plays hSmoke On The Waterh, gBorn To Be Wildh, gWe're An American Bandh, gBrown Sugarh in the crudest production with fuzz outburst. One and only their own material is unexpectedly cool, too! Top copy, the cover is still in shrink!
Very obscure Oregon folk psych with its gentle male vocals and heavenly female vocals, and its melting melodies, it's reminiscent of fellow Christian bands like Last Days, Followers of the Way, and His People. The cover has a small stain on the back, but the front is clean and blemish-free. The record has a fair amount of surface scuffs and marks, but it plays much better than it looks.
This Minnesota Xian folk-psych trio plays pure, straight-ahead acoustic folk. While the flip side takes a surprising turn, offering a range of intense fuzz-fueled tracks to extended acid numbers, reminiscent of All Saved Freak Band or Drendall/Thrower. The record shows minor scratches and surface scuffs, but they barely affect playback.
Produced by Todd Rundgren, this is essentially the first album by Sparks. Originally, the band was named Halfnelson, but they changed their name to Sparks immediately after this release, also altering the cover art and reissuing it within the same year. This is a rare first pressing with the original cover under the Halfnelson name! Remarkably, it has been found still sealed and unopened!
The cover is decent with light wear along the spine. The record shows a number of faint scuff-type marks only visible under intense light. A small scratch on the end of B-1 that absolutely does nothing. It plays NM from side to side. Comes complete with six inserts which were stapled.
Born in California, moved to Canada as a child and continued her steady musical career. This is her only album, a country-inspired folk pop album that strikes a perfect balance between traditional and contemporary elements, creating a warm and comforting atmosphere. Unopened Sealed copy. The center area of the top seam is slightly cracked yet not split.
Underrated folk psych involved more diversity and originality than you might imagine. The record has minor scratches and scuffs here and there. It plays throughout fine with some brief ticks. However, most of these occur during the silent sections between tracks, so they do not significantly hinder the listening pleasure.
Very seldom seen private prog psych out of Austin, Texas. Donft be fooled by the release date, these boys look like they are from the early 70s, and their music reminds me of the good old days with killer guitar leads, some outsider moves, and very crafty, lengthy tracks. Includes an insert which has odd illustrations drawn on it. Dedicated to John Bonham on the back cover, bottom.
Extraordinary Italian psych garage avant-garde! The black vinyl edition comes with a laminated gatefold cover and an 8-page booklet stapled to the inside. The cover, apart from the inevitable creases and natural yellowing of the interior, is in fantastic condition. Even more amazing is the record itself, which is usually scratched and marked, but this one is in near-mint condition with almost no issues! Of course, it plays flawlessly from start to finish!
Produced by Robert Lester Folsom, the only album they have ever released. It is a Georgia independent band featuring Don Fleming, who later established a solid reputation in that realm through his production work with Dinosaur Jr. and Sonic Youth. This album can be considered proto-Alternative Rock or Noise Rock, showcasing a twisted pop sensibility that hints at their future direction, characterized by rather erratic singing, uneven distorted guitars, and odd psych-flavored synth that are chaotically interwoven, resulting in a distinctive and one-of-a-kind style. The cover is still in shrink wrap, but shows minor wear underneath. The record has sporadic wispy marks that create occasional light crackles.
Impossible to find in any conditions, tremendous German prog smoker, only released in Italy, with a raging heavy organ rush, relentless guitar assaults, and a druged-out, underground vibe that permeates the entire album. Super fragile cover always suffers serious issues as usual, but this one prevents them, and it still looks solid and sharp. The record has various light marks that have no particular impact on the music.
The unique gimmick window cover has been cut open as usual, but it was done carefully, so it's not too bad to look at. There are also decent conditions around the gimmick window. An original Edison sticker is affixed to the front upper right.
A cult acid psych folk rock, alongside Comus. Their elusive second album, despite its pastoral feel, deepens the complexity beyond that of their debut, while the band's ensemble gains richness, creating a unique sound with a Van Der Graaf Generator-like aura. The gatefold cover is unlaminated, showing light wear and minor soiling, but it is overall in above-average condition. There is a small dent at the bottom of the back cover. The record shows fine paper scuffs but plays well without issues.
Decent organ dominated prog rock by another Kraut rarity with Hungarian roots. There is a typical ring impression on the laminated cover, but apart from that, the cover looks neat and strong. The record shows scattered wispy marks visible under intense light, although playback is close to NM without any crackles.
Famous for its eye-catching psych/prog cover art. It's a catchy, melodic, and fast-paced sound that draws on UK prog but also incorporates US AOR hard rock. The record displays several light marks and shallow hairlines, but those are barely audible.
The cover is solid, with a nearly pristine front exterior and a fully intact spine and seams. The back cover shows the beginning of ring imprints and some names written on the blank area, but nothing too obvious. The record has light scuffs and a couple of shallow hairline that are almost inaudible.
Kali Bah aka Kalassu Wintergate and her housband Johnn Wintergate disbanded Light Storm and Creation Earth One, then they create another gem into glam rock direction but yet cosmic and spiritual. A pristine copy, the cover is still in shrink and a sticker fully intact. It has a repeat spot on B-1 that supposedly all copies have due to the pressing fault. I had another copy from a different source that also had the same issue.
Marvelous Malaysian progressive rock with dominant synth, organ, various keys reminiscent of the first Cosmos Factory! The record plays with modest crackles and occasional pops due to its low-tech pressing, but they are not too disturbing, considering the quality of those Southeast Asian vinyls. Includes an insert (some stains and light discoloration).
There is light to moderate seam rubbing, but the spine is intact. There is a sign of shelf wear on the rear upper, but the front exterior is relatively clean. The record is well taken care of, with glossy, beautiful labels. It includes a black inner that has a few tears.
Been told only 100 copies pressed, Missouri's blues rock psych contains Airplane-like female vox and raw fuzz bomb with a hint of Blue Cheer and MC5 brutality. Housed in a gorgeous gatefold cover that is in pretty neat condition despite being fragility. Slightly yellowing along the spine, but otherwise nearly faultless.
One of Italy's finest key prog gems, famous for its gold foil gatefold cover, which always suffers some damage. However, this copy is relatively stable. No, it's actually quite decent. It may be the best condition I've seen in at least 10 years! The most existing records of the album also have many scratches for some reason, but this one is in much better condition than usual. If you are not particular about beautiful copies, this is a lovely example for sure.
This elusive third album was released only in Spain and Brazil at the time. It showcases beautiful melodies and heavy passages, as evidenced by the connections between The End and Fuzzy Duck. This is a must-have for fans of British prog and hard rock. Copies are always trashed, but this one is relatively clean.
Obscure AOR lounge pop couple from Arizona. The soulful singing and rich arrangement with extensive use of synth, especially the title track, indeed leave a deep impression. The cover is a bit tatty. Some white marks on the front, modest shelf wear on the rear, and partially@fraying along the opening edge.