Featuring the extraordinary Argentine guitarist Claudio Gabis, this double LP compilation thoroughly explores the history of Manal, delivering a superb blues psych jammer. The delicately textured cover shows slight wear and a small, neatly repaired tear on the rear, but is otherwise in respectable condition. Both records are surprisingly nice condition for South American releases, with no significant issues in appearance or sound quality.
The gatefold cover has small patches of clear tape on the left edge of the inside left panel and the inside of the album pocket. Otherwise, it is very presentable. The record only shows inaudible faint marks and playback is excellent or better. It includes a Swirl inner.
Belgian band formed on the occasion of the creation of "Messe Blanche" by a theatre group of the University of Leuven. Downer Baloquesq psych with doomy church organ backing on side 1, soaring female vocal pop with flute flutter about, and groovy drum breaks on side 2. The picture sleeve is a bit tattered. There is a tear on the rear upper left-hand, a small piece torn in the front top left corner, and seams are partly split and moderately wrinkled.
The first solo effort by Michel Montecrossa, who has been active since mid f60s. New Age minimal synth with hypnotic guitar refrains and German tongue English vocals reminds me of The CAN in parts. White wax housed in a gorgeous booklet-style sleeve.
An iconic album from the ESP label, it delivers an excessive, floating acid folk. The record has minor warping and a little noise at the start of both sides, yet the playback remains unaffected. Towards the end of the last track on side B, a few faint clicks are noticeable, but nothing to worry about.
Alongside Relax and Materia Gris, this is one of the rarest dark, heavy prog albums from Argentina! The cover is textured on a thin single sleeve, so it is rare to find one in proper condition. This one has some fraying on the spine and opening edge, and a small tear at the middle of the opening has been repaired with tape from the inside. However, overall, it is well maintained and in respectable condition for its nature. The record is in much better condition and is almost pristine, which is unbelievable for a South American item.
A rare deep groove label mono US first pressing. It is not well known, but this gatefold cover has a clearer and bolder white shadow on the back title than the standard type. The title on the front side is also a slightly different color from the standard white. There is a light mark on the last song on side B, but it does not affect the playback in any way.
The textured cover has some typical wear on the spine, which is difficult to avoid, and there is minor fading along the edges. Additionally, the center of the top part has a slight split, but it is not completely torn. Even with these drawbacks, this item is in quite good.
The awesome thick gatefold cover is in pretty neat condition, with no usual discolorations, notably along the spine. Some corners are dinged and bumped. Has a sticker on the inside along with a few rips on the bottom. Apart from those imperfections, it is clean, crisp, and vibrant. The record is notorious for lousy pressing, but it doesnft have significant issues. Plays throughout loud and strong, with a few faint pops on the very end of the last track due to the pressing. But, otherwise, it's the best copy I've ever had!
An innocent amateur soft rock psych album by four blonde kids released by the legendary California indie label Two Dot. There is a short pop at the beginning of track 1 on side 1, but the rest is in NM condition with no issues. The cover is still in shrink.
Scarce NM White Label Promo issue. Highly doped-out Free Improvisation Avant-Garde Jazz entails an element of Tribal, Spiritual, Psych, and Experimental. The cover is clean with minimal wear. A price is handwritten inside the album pocket where it isnft seen regularly. The record is hardly played, showing inaudible minor sleeve marks only visible under bright light.
The impressive cover of Quatermass's celebrated song "Gemini" is a highlight of the only album by the German-UK hybrid organ prog band Odin. Upon close examination, the cover shows slight wear at the lower right corner, but it is otherwise in excellent condition with no major flaws. The included poster is unused, though it has a small tear in one spot that is not very noticeable. The record has light scratches and minor marks throughout, and there may be slight surface noise, but overall, it plays well.
The awesome gatefold cover is in fairly good condition, despite the dark color scheme making surface scratches and the dullness of the lamination more noticeable. There are no particularly concerning scratches on the record, although there is a slight crackling on the background at the start of side A. This issue resolves quickly, so it is not a big deal. It plays mostly fine throughout.
Completely unconventional RIO-style chamber rock. It is a radical album that effortlessly navigates challenging performances, intricately blending rock, jazz, and avant-garde elements to keep the listener engaged and on edge. Recommended for fans of Arti & Mestieri and Area!
This Minnesota record is often overlooked by some as less impressive than C.A. Quintet, Litter, or even Highway. Still, it's also a must-listen psych classic, and the side-long track is packed with ideas and a mindblowing musical journey, as the song title suggests. The cover is mostly still in shrink wrap, but there is light wear on the rear left-hand side that is not protected by the shrink. The front right-hand is slightly yellowing. The record has scattered minor marks and scuffs that are inaudible. The red print labels.
It's not for a Mint fanatic, but itfs a very nice keeper for most. The gatefold cover has a small crack on the spine middle and a bit of fraying on the rear opening edge, but otherwise, it is well taken care of. The record shows faint marks and scuffs, but it plays clean without a crackle whatsoever.
Very rare, factory sample pink label Test Pressing! There are interspersed light brown-ish spots on the inside of the gatefold, but the exterior is tidy and crisp. The record has some surface marks and scuffs that do nothing. The playback is clear and vibrant.
A rare second album by this French prog outfit. Unlike their previous avant-garde direction, this one features a Canterbury school jazz-rock sound with a French flair, making for an intelligent and fascinating listening experience. It includes a very rare poster.
Fragile gatefold cover has some storage wear, but is relatively mild for its age. Peterfs import sticker on the rear. There is a 16cm long cut mark on the rear right-hand that is barely visible since the previous owner neatly blacked it. Inner is included, and is in great nick. Record has a few inaudible light marks, and plays surprisingly well.
Pristine Stereo first pressing on blue/black label housed in laminated flip-back cover. The cover is in impeccable condition, with minimal creasing, and the lamination gloss is full. The record shows only a handful of barely noticeable light marks and plays exceptionally well from start to finish. No noticeable spindle trails on the labels. The titles and credits for tracks A4 and B3 are printed on two lines on the labels, which is much rarer than the one on one line. Published by both Lupus Music Ltd. and Magdalene Music.
Third album in rarer Mono pressing. Flip-back cover has rub wear ro the bottom right corner, other than that itfs pretty neat. Record is also clean with inaudible minor marks only.The third album is in rarer Mono pressing. The flip-back cover has rub wear to the bottom right corner, other than that itfs pretty neat. The record is also clean with inaudible minor marks only.
Their third album originally contained a 7" single attached to the inside of the gatefold cover, which comes with a picture sleeve in decent condition (though there is a small tear on part of the sleeve). Additionally, an elusive poster is also included, and in great nick.
Droning psychedelic calypso insanity by an abnormal acid junkie from New York City. The record has a couple of scuff-type surface lines and a considerable amount of light marks on side one. Plays throughout fine with occasional minor crackles and some random pops. Side two looks a little better, though pressing is extremely low-tech.
This highly diverse psych acid folk rock album features effective male and female vocals, organ, harpsichord, and viola. Its unique rhythmic sense, eccentric ensemble, and use of the unusual viola give it a proto-prog feel, often evoking Curved Air. A great copy comes with an elusive insert.
The gorgeous gatefold cover has a tiny white scratch on the "y" from the "Relatively" band name at the top, but otherwise the interior has only slight yellowing, making it in excellent overall condition. The record also has only a few faint marks that don't affect the sound, and it plays in NM condition! Of course, the insert is included!
The deep reverb-laden guitar and the alluring vocals remind "Maui Album" by Merrell Fankhauser, creating a drifting psych folk experience. The enchanting melodies have received high acclaim from AOR fans, too! This original is offered in two variations, with this one being the yellow-label variant. The cover exhibits some blemishes and light storage wear, but nothing too noticeable.
A hidden gem of late 1960s folk rock, recorded at Two Dot Studio in California, famous for the Hendrickson Road House. Full band backing, filled with the antique, nostalgic scent of the '60s. The record has a fair amount of light scratches and visible scuff marks, but don't worry, it plays much better than it looks.
Oregon's Christian AOR breeze pop. Largely independently created, it features sophisticated, luxurious arrangements and production by mighty Paul Clark in the Christian music field, resulting in a sound that rivals that of major releases. A pristine copy comes with an inner sleeve!