UNCLE - Up against the wall (US sss 79) sSA E-/E- 70

Tough, dirty blues rock with a Southern rock flavor. The record looks a little cloudy, but it doesn't affect the sound.

UNCLE DOG - Old hat (UK signpost 72) PSL E/E+ 140

British swamp blues rock featuring Carol Grimes, formerly of Delivery. The delicately textured jacket has some wrinkles at the bottom, but they are barely visible on the front.

UNIVERSE - Open season (US satyagraha 85) E+/M- 70

More focused to social message, and the musically pretty unique, their own way in folk, blues, psych, new wave, and even avant-garde. It's a kind of DIY release of the social activists, but has an outsider private pressing charm that is worth a try for any underground music buffs.

URIAH HEEP - Salisbury (UK vertigo 71) sTCi E/E- 225

Here is a first pressing on a large Swirl label housed in a matt gatefold cover. The cover is relatively clean except for some typical light shelf wear. The spine is regible, and seams are intact, and the sharp opening edge. The record has a few shallow hairlines that are hardly audible. Includes a Swirl inner.

UTOPIA - same (G united artists 73) sSKb V+/E- 65

Somehow, it’s a bit hard to find the German original. There appear to be a number of small lamination bubblings, and about 20% the lamination peeled away on the rear cover.

V.A. - An afflicted man’s musica box (UK united dairies 82) E(+)/M- 75

Compilation album of legendary avant-garde industrial label U.D. established by Steven Stapleton. Contains Jacques Berrocal, Anima, 'Foetus In Your Bed, AMM, Nurse With Wound, and Operating Theatre. Limited 500 pressed comes complete with 2 inserts.

V.A. - Awa foam (JAP ylem 81) E/E+:E+ 300

Very rare double-album Japanese compilation of experimental, noise, minimal wave, and post-punk, limited to 1000 numbered copies. Die-cut covers with red and yellow cardboard inners, and an outer hand-screened bag including a leaf, a small insert, and a 3 "Ylem" cassette labels. Pressed on clear vinyl and are hardly played. Both die-cut covers have some stains and light discoloration. But they are intact without faults.

V.A. - Proton 1 (G kerston 74) E/E:E 270

Killer double LP sampler was released by Kerston, the label known for German monster heavy psych GAA. Of the five bands featured, only Zyma and Sun went on to release albums. The remaining bands are believed to have disappeared after participating in this compilation. As a prime example of obscure third-generation German underground, the content is exceptional, showcasing highly passionate performances. Highly recommended if you are into heavy Krautrock fusion or prog jazz rock bangers.

V.A. - Tinkerbell, presented by Toyooka folk village from Kannabe (JAP kojima 77) E(+)/E(+) 400

Obscure Japanese outdoor hippie rock folk rock compilation. Insert includes.

V.A. - Voice of the wolf (SWE gump 75) RW E-/E 80

Killer double LP sampler was released by Kerston, the label known for German monster heavy psych GAA. Of the five bands featured, only Zyma and Sun went on to release albums. The remaining bands are believed to have disappeared after participating in this compilation. As a prime example of obscure third-generation German underground, the content is exceptional, showcasing highly passionate performances. Highly recommended if you are into heavy Krautrock fusion or prog jazz rock bangers.

dino VALENTE - Dino (US epic 68) E(+)/E+ 130

Original Yellow label Stereo pressing. Although the cover is not in shrink wrap, it is tidy with minimal signs of storage.

7” gary del VECCHIO WITH MAX - Buzzin (US a.r.a. 70) /E+ 140

Loud blending of hard rock and dreamy psych, with exceptionally cool guitar breaks.

7” VELVET ILLUSIONS - Acid head/She was the only girl (US tell 67) /E 250

Dark downer psych 45. Both sides are deeply doped.

VELVET UNDERGROUND & NICO - same (US verve 67) E-/E BID

East Coast pressing, MONO original. The gatefold cover is in a second state with a Lawsuit Threat Sticker on the top half of the back. There is slight curling to the top tip, but the banana sticker itself is mostly intact. The cover also has some soiling and inevitable light discoloration on the white background, but the seams are solid without splits, and the letters on the spine are perfectly readable. The record has a few minor marks and wispy scuffs, but it is clean and full of luster. It plays very well from start to finish with no noticeable clicks or cracking. Honestly, I've seen fewer of these than First State lately. Moreover, finding another copy in such good condition takes more effort.

VELVET UNDERGROUND - White light/white heat (US verve 68) E/V+ 300

Stereo East Coast first pressing housed in a skull cover with ”lead guitar”, “There She Comes Now”, and Andy Warhol on the rear credit. The cover is nice with evidence of the long storage only. The record has a thin mark that creates intermittent light ticks, but nothing too distract from the music pleasure.

kevin VICALVI - Songs from down the hall (US starizon 74) E+/E 50

This Massachusetts-based, locally released album effortlessly blends mellow folk with pop psych. The unusually shaped cover, wrapped in a poster-style outer sleeve, looks cool, too! The original shrink-wrap is intact with a tracklist sticker.

ronnie VON - A misteriosa luta do reino de parassempre contra o imperio de nunca mais (BRA polydor 69) NSP E(-)/E(+) 75

Brazilian pop psych tropicalia. No insert includes.

VON ZAMLA - Zamlaranamma (SWE urspar 82) E+/E+ 45

Another cult Scandinavian RIO avant-garde formed by Lars Hollmer who also led Samla Mammas Manna and Zamla Mammaz Manna. Top copy!

VXN - same (CA osmosis 85) CH E/E+ 170

Canadian melodic hard rock AOR with powerful female lead vox, omnipresent key actions, and ripping guitar leads. Include an inner (has a cut hole and side seam split).

WALKENHORST BROTHERS - The last adventure (US chapie 77) RW E-/E+ 185

It was formed by Bob Walkenhorst, formerly of Phantasia and Trizo 50. While the intense psych feel seen in Phantasia has faded, the dreamy, mellow songs and slightly hollow atmosphere remain. Due to the black cover, copies are always prone to ring wear, but this one is rather clean with slight impressions.

WALKERS - Delta waves (US Gucci 77) E+/E+ 220

Very rare 3 tracks 12” killer modern soul funk boogie. Cover is in shrink, and the record is pristine!

WALNUT BAND - Go nuts (US appaloosa 76) BSP E(-)/E+ 140

Out of Boston, MA, Dead-ish rural guitar jammer with laidback songs, trippy leads, and pumping keys.

WALRUS - same (UK deram 70) WCb E/E(+) 450

The cover has what looks like someone’s phone number on the rear upper left, next to the Walrus logo. Other than that, it is in stunning condition.

mike WALTER - Mr. Pruitt’s apple farm (US tell international 74) E(+)/E(+) 50

An obscure folk SSW from the Northwest. With a slightly quirky vocal style and unique melancholy melodies, it adds a real people feel that exudes a sense of loneliness.

WARLOCK - same (US music merchant 72) sCN E+/E+ 85

A mysterious funky soul psych album with intriguing black magic cover art. The cover has a tint saw mark at the bottom seam that is hardly noticeable. Other than that, the cover is pristine and still in shrink wrap.

7” WE WHO ARE - Last trip/Remember when (US love 67) /E(+) 375

Superb copy of tremendous fuzz garage punk psych 45.

WEB - I spider (UK polydor 70) sSP E/E 650

The gatefold cover is pretty neat, with inevitable seam wear/rubbing from storage. Though there are no tears, writing, or any other imperfections. Very respectable condition overall. The record looks excellent with evidence of being in an inner sleeve for a long time. It plays NM, and the sound is amazing!

walter WEGMULLER - Tarot (IT pdu 76) E/E(+):E(+) 200

This is a scarce Italian original copy, the magnum opus of the Cosmic Jokers series. The double album comes in a laminated gatefold cover.

WENDY & BONNIE - Genesis (US skye 69) CN E(+)/S 330

Has a 2cm saw cut, but is still unopened. Sealed original.

WEST COAST POP ART EXPERIMENTAL BAND - Part one (US reprise 66) E/E(+) 250

The tri-color label original stereo pressing is in totally decent condition.

WEST COAST POP ART EXPERIMENTAL BAND - Vol.2 (US reprise 67) RW E-/E 240

The tri-color label original stereo pressing. The cover has light wear but nothing too noticeable. The seams and the spine are intact. The record has minimal ticks in the middle of B-3, while the rest play NM.

WEST COAST POP ART EXPERIMENTAL BAND - Vol.3 (US reprise 68) DH E(+)/E 235

The cover rarely appears on a copy without ring wear. There is light corner and seam wear, but the spine is intact and completely readable. The record shows a few inaudible marks only. It plays NM throughout.

mike WESTBROOK ORCHESTRA - Mike Westbrook’s metropolis (UK neon 71) E(-)/E(-) 150

Light discoloration on the inside of the gatefold cover along the top edge, otherwise, it’s neat. The record has a few sleeve patterns, but nothing affects playback. Includes a black inner.

WHAIL - Fresh air (US luv 74) E-/E 30

This is Michigan-based soft psych pop. The occasional drum breaks and funky elements. There's also plenty of Mellotron.

WHALE - All keyed up! (US phase boost 77) E/E(+) 100

AOR lounge and hard rock hybrid from Florida. This album features insane guitar solos that will blow away even the likes of Terry Brooks and Jeff Liberman, with all songwriting handled by lead guitarist Freddie Bye. The female lead vocals are also delivered with great intensity. This record may hold irresistible appeal for those who enjoy unknown local privates.

WHALEFEATHERS - Declare (US nasco 69) E/V+ 160

The cover shows signs of long-term storage, including corner rubbing and creasing, but there are no significant issues, such as ring wear or seam splits. The first and second tracks on side A have scattered surface scuffs and some sporadic background crackles, but otherwise, there are no problems.

WHALEFEATHERS - same (US nasco 71) E/E(-) 140

Their second is a harder prog vein, featuring thundering Hammond and howling guitars.

7” WHITE ROCK - Another chance (US genoa 72) /E+ 370

Obscure hard psych into proto metal with omnipresent buzzing fuzz outburst. Slightly rubbing labels.

WHO - My generation (UK brunswick 65) sWCb E(-)/E 425

UK Mono original 1B/1B matrix. The cover has age-related discoloration and a small amount of staining on the rear, but still very pleasant. The front is relatively clean, and the spine is legible. The record is excellent, with one faint hairline on the side 1 middle that does nothing. Besides that, it looks pretty good overall and is smooth to play.

WHO - The who sell out (UK track 67) E/E(+) 1000

Marvelous MONO original comes in the first-pressing stickered cover, complete with a poster, which is in great nick with no signs of display on the wall. The record appears to have been played, but always taken care of. There are a few harmless wispy marks visible under bright light. However, it plays flawlessly all the way through.

WIEBELFETZER - Live (CH bazillus 71) E(+)/E:E 260

A tremendous free jazz experimental double album was released by a Swiss independent label unrelated to the German label Bacillus. It features four primitive improvisations by a large group of talented musicians from Switzerland, Germany, Scandinavia, and the US. It is a formidable work that incorporates jazz, ethno, fusion, and even Amon Duul-esque acid rock, revealing something new every time you listen to it. Comes in a handmade plastic cover, which is also innovative.

brent WILCOX - Executive lullabies (US private 88) E+/E+ 235

DIY minimal electronic soundscape. Archive copy!

bill WILSON - Talking to stars (US bar-b-q 76) CC E+/E+ 20

He was known by some as being involved in Mariani, and he released a demo album on Sonobeat in the late 60s, too. This is another SSW effort from Indiana’s small independent label that released Caroline Peyton and Screaming Gypsy Bandits.

rusty WILSON - same (US private 81) ACb E+/E+ 35

An obscure local private LP out of Miami, Florida, this delivers an uneven mix of AOR Yacht Rocker and rural Southern folk SSW. The cover shot is attractive, though.

WILSON MCKINLEY ? Heaven's Gonna Be A Blast! (US voice of elijah 72) V+/V(+) 75

A bit oversized cover is presentable with some blemishes and creases from storage. The record has a reasonable amount of marks and small scratches, but plays strongly from start to finish with occasional light ticks.

WINTERHAWK - Dog soldier (US mother earth 80) E(-)/E(+) 175

Pretty good Native American band along with Xit, this is their second album with stinging fuzz leads and psych tended hard rock. Includes inserts.

WINTERKAT - same (US private 83) S/S 90

Texas AOR hard rock 5 tracks mini album. Great songs with a few prog elements.

WIRE - 154 (UK harvest 79) E/E(+) 200

The first pressing comes complete with an inner with rounded corners, a bonus 7” single, and a hype sticker intact on the shrink, but the shrink wrap is partly torn, but mostly OK.

denis WIZE - Consciousness program (US om 80) E+/S 350

Aka Dennis Weise, who released “Valhalla” a year before. Even more chaotic than the previous work, it's like a kaleidoscope of electronics and a synthwave catharsis that will blow your mind away!

WOODEN O - A handeful of pleasant delites (UK middle earth 69) TCb E-/E 60

Unusual from the label in that era, instrumental chamber folk-jazz with baroque or medieval vibes.

WOODY KERN - The awful disclosures of Maria Monk (UK pye 69) E(-)/E+ 180

The laminated flip-back cover has a few creases and some lamination lift, but overall it’s neat. The record is clean, and only a few minor spindle trails are on the labels.

robert WYATT - Ruth is stranger than Richard (UK virgin 75) sSD E(+)/E(+) 90

First pressing with twin logo over a red dragon on the labels. Comes with a black inner with the Virgin logo.

X-RAY SPEX - Germgree adolescents (UK emi 78) E+/E(-) 90

The UK original has an A-2 / B-1 matrix, is housed in a fully laminated cover, and is in immaculate condition. The record shows some paper marks caused by inners, but it plays flawlessly. The inner has a small split on the bottom.

XXX - Live first legal bootleg album (US private 73) E+/E(+) 80

This album was produced by hippie outlaws who would later evolve into Elmer City Rambling Dogs. From crazy hard psych caused by drug overdose to drunken acid rock with a lo-fi production that brings unpolished, crude vibes.

YANKEE DOLLAR - same (US dot 68) DH,sTCb E(-)/M- 80

Semi-classic West Coast psych with uplifting melodies and Jefferson Airplane influences. Cover has minor shelf wear, but still a solid condition for its age. Record virtually unplayed!

7” YESTERDAY’S CHILDREN - To be or not (US parrot 67) WL /E(-) 100

Fantastic garage psych non-album single. Includes Parrot company sleeve, but a bit tatty.

matthew YOUNG - Recurring dreams (US full moon 81) S/S 160

A DIY electronic ambient creation from New Jersey. This piece features minimalistic and abstract sounds, resembling waves that ebb and flow, allowing a glimpse into the fragmented inner world of the artist.

neil YOUNG with CRAZY HORSE - Zuma (US reprise 75) V+/E(-) 25

Tan label original comes complete with a lyric insert and inner sleeve (has discoloration and side splits) in rough paper.

neil YOUNG - Tonight’s the night (US reprise 75) V+/E 45

The black label original includes a foldout insert (some creasings) and an inner sleeve (wrinkled).

YOUNG RASCALS - Groovin' (US atlantic 67) TCb,PHS E/V+ 35

Stereo original. The cover is still in shrink. A couple of small tears at the opening edge are nothing too noticeable. Includes a poster.

7” YOUNG TYRANTS - She don’t got the right (US in 67) /E(+) 700

Great garage punk with insane screams!

ZAHARAS - Livin’ ain’t easy (US vegas 78) E(+)/E+ 600

Dirty, filthy, hard psych with stinging dual leads and howling vocals in the same league as Dryewater or Highway. Top copy, the cover is still in shrink!

ZAO - Z=7L (F vertigo 73) sTC,RW V+/V(+) 65

The first pressing on the Spaceship label comes in a gatefold cover that suffered medium storage wear. The record has a fair amount of light marks, but it plays much better than it looks. No jump or sticks.

ZAO - Osiris (F disjuncta 74) E(+)/E+ 125

Their second effort, in amazing condition overall.

javier ZAVALA - Voces del Espacio (MEX gamma 79) E+/E+ 100

Lovely copy of rare Mexican synth boogie lounge funk. Cover is still in shrink, record hardly been played!

7” ZELJIANS - Run and hide (US mark VII 67) /E(+) 1000

Hopelessly rare Texas garage with innocent vocals, Farfisa and big breaks!

brian ZIEGLER - same (US private 7?) E(+)/M- 60

Unknown SSW mix of soft rock, modern soul and funky groove and AOR boogie.

ZINI - Better than a kick in the teeth (US cabin 80) RW V+/E(-) 170

Limited to 500 pressed Midwest guitar psych jammer in McKay or Garrett Lund vein.

ZOLDAR & CLARK - same (dellwood 77) E/E+ 350

Post-Jasper Wrath, a highly acclaimed Connecticut prog rock band, released their only album from this infamous tax scam label. Top-notch complex prog moves into symphonic direction, with tons of mellotron flooding, influenced by Yes, Gentle Giant, and Fantasy.