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.
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.
Seriously rare private Kraut prog combo, featuring vocals in both German and English, atmospheric keys, and intense guitars, that ranges from the symphonic rock realms of Yes, Eloy, and Novalis to the heavy, Teutonic underground sounding tendency of Prof Wolfff, Minotaurus, and Vinegar.
Green label with Metronome logo comes in laminated gatefold cover. There is a typical small cut hole on the front top right, but it doesnft 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!
West Coast proto-stoner hard rock. Despite its 1981 release, it lacks refinement, showcasing a jagged vibe and crude playing that make it sound nearly ten years older than its actual era. The cover is close to Near Mint condition, aside from seam splits at the top and bottom. The vinyl is in pristine condition.
Here is a brown cover on the black label first pressing, in quite a nice-looking copy despite its fragility. There is a gPh 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.
Infamous freakout psych avant-garde was only available at sex shops at that time. Nude Anita sticker on the front cover. There is light wear on the cover, but I have never seen a copy in Minty quality due to various reasons.
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.
Terribly bad review on Acid Archives, as described this album as horrible AOR-prog, but it's not really AOR at all, nor does it resemble FM radio rock, nor is it sophisticated pop prog. This album, self-produced by 5 amateurs from Michigan, is filled with the band's aspirations and showcases a vibrant content unique to independent productions. From heavy guitar-driven hard tracks to grand, lyrical pieces featuring mellotron, to catchy, mellow soft rock tunes, despite some production shortcomings, the album is scattered with captivating elements that draw the listener in. The vinyl has a few scratches and occasionally pops, but it is not significant enough to be a major issue.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Still relatively unknown but pretty good folk SSW with some magical moments here and there. Might appeal funs of Dialogue and Michael Angelo. Record looks like brand-new, but pressing is rather low-tech. So, there is some minor background noise, but nothing to worry about.
The cover has a sign and dedication from Arthur on the upper left. There are also check marks written on the track listing on the rear. There is rather moderate rubbing on the lower spine. The record shows some faint marks that are barely audible.
They stated their long career from late 60fs 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 12h 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.
This is post-Paper Garden, whose album features Eastern-influenced psych released in the late 60s. A sci-fi inspired, proto-metal sounding with venomous vocals and metallic guitars reminiscent of Alice Cooper, and dizzying, thrilling performances, this is a hidden gem of late 70s private hard rock. The cover is somewhat prone to wear, so it appears to have medium wear, but there are no seam splits. The record is relatively nice!
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 next work, "A Sense Of Touch," is a relatively well-known quality acid folk psych, while this showcases a delicate, lyrical, and rather scarce debut. The cover has a crack in the center of the top seam, but it has not split. It comes with a luxurious booklet.
This rare Canadian folk rock album features a Bob Dylan impersonator, with support from Rockadrome members. The album captures a dirty, loser vibe comparable to US acts like Graham James and Bob Edmund, displaying an even more acid-infused sound than Rockadrome.