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1. ALAN FRANKLIN EXPLOSION: Blues Climax (Horne, US
1969) A somewhat legendary FLA underground club-style hardrock
blowout featuring young Alan Franklin and some session men on what
sounds like an amphetamine spree. One to file next to Boa, Smokin'
Willie and Stagefright for wild bonehead lo-fi realness. This original is
a mediocre pressing with shallow grooves and plenty of hazing, but
otherwise clean. The sleeve is near perfect, except for a small discolored
blotch on the lower front (see scan). EX/EX
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2. ALI BABA REVUE: Let It All Hang Out! (Boss, US 1966)
One of the few known LPs on the legendary garage 45 Boss label, this is
an entertaining Eastcoast club/r'n'b album with an unusual,
sleazy undertone. I think these may have been the guys who played before
the stripper came on! In addition to the seedy sax/organ/guitar r'n'b
and loungey ballads we
get some tracks with dynamite surf guitar (the band original "Our Lucky
Day" really rips), and a rather amazing, incredibly strange tune titled "Rats
In My Room", which I've written about and can be heard
here. Listed in
Collector Dreams with 2 discs for value, this album is seldom
offered for sale. The packaging is complete with the thick gold
cardboard cover (incidentally the exact same stock sleeve used for the
original Perry Leopold LP) and a printed inner sleeve paste-on with
titles and band photo. As a bonus we offer a business card signed by
'Ali Baba' aka Tony on the back. One of my favorite encounters this
year, and a must for fans of Las Vegas Grind and the Norton label
catalog. The disc has some label wear and surface lines, but plays
great. EX/VG++
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3. ART OF THE GIFTED: same (no label, US 1988)
This may be the most unusual album in this list. Recorded in 1985, this
is music made by patients at mental hospitals in Colorado! The works
include an outstanding dark folk/s-sw tune titled "Secret Of The Night"
and the very strange and unsettling "State Hospital Tune" by Jean M. But
that's not all -- the mentor behind this LP project was Dr Alan
Melinger, formerly with '60s Texas garage legends the Iguanas and IA
artists Endle St Cloud! Melinger even has a couple of his own songs on
this album. Read all about the story behind this unique artifact and
hear some sound clips
here. This is the only copy of this album I have ever seen. It has
some seam- and ring-wear, and a few lines on the disc. EX/VG++
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4. BALTIMORE'S TEEN-BEAT A-GO-GO: V/A (Dome US 1967)
Strong original of this rather amazing vintage sampler of local garage
bands from the Maryland area. Crude and raw teenage outbursts mix with
twilight zone ballads and bonehead instrumentals -- and there's not a
single cover version on board (I think). The old Get Hip reissue was
alright but doesn't capture the full trip in time atmosphere of the
original. Copies of this have sold for $1000+, but we're more modest.
Near perfect sleeve still in shrink, and a clean disc with just some
vinyl hazing. EX/M-
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5. BATTLE OF THE BANDS: same (Ren-Vell, US 1967)
One of the more interesting local 'Battle Of The Bands' albums,
with two outstanding garage/psych originals by the Traits and the
Henchmen, and a gritty, urban sound all through from twelve New York
City area teen bands. Strong copy, both disc and sleeve close to M-.
EX/EX
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6. BAZAAR issue #1, 1967 Still unknown to
many, Bazaar was Sweden's first underground paper, a la the LA Free
Press or Berkeley Barb. This very first issue from March 1967
features drug discussions, anti-art-establishment rallies, international
outlooks, and various news. The front page shows the headline LSD In Stockholm
and inside is a two page spread with locals relating their first trips.
Theres a piece about the local government ban on Chappaqua as it
featured people under the influence of LSD. A New York report namedrops
Velvet Underground, Kesey & the Merry Pranksters, the Fugs and even the
Music Machine. Drummer Janne Karlsson of Hansson & Karlsson is quoted,
and jazz legend Don Cherry is interviewed. You can see the local
counterculture forming in these pages. Tabloid format, 12pp, in Swedish.
Theres some slight wear at the folds and edges but no tearing or
writing. Scarce in any condition. EX
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7. BAZAAR issue #2, 1967 The second issue
covers the other big subject in Sweden at the time (along with drugs),
the Vietnam war, which is dealt with in a typical intellectual
underground manner. There are also pieces on censorship, film and art,
and a letters section where a local acid veteran comments on the LSD
pieces in the first issue. Both issues have plenty of small ads for
local music performances, art exhibitions, movie showings, and so on.
Tabloid format, 8pp, in Swedish. M-
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8. BEAT MERCHANTS: V/A (2-LP Warner Bros, UK 1976
mono) Back from the ancient days when '60s-oriented
compilations were a concern for major record labels, this is a classic
double LP sampler of early British beat groups -- basically the 2nd and
3rd-tier bands who never made it to the US. The music is generally
outstanding, with tight bands, good vocalists, and energy and enthusiasm
in spades. As a retro collector phenomena, this era peaked early (the
'70s) and like the equally great Merseybeat '62-64 sampler, this
music sounds fresh and cool as hell in 2009. There are 43 (!) tracks,
more than 100 minutes of music, all in glorious mono. Beautiful copy,
including insert. M-/M-
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9. BHAGAVAN DAS: Ah (2-LP no label, US 1972)
The debut album from a young Californian turned Eastern mystic, who
would later become famous as 'the Jimi Hendrix of kirtan'. Bhagavan
chants, sings, moans and invokes, with a beautifully clear voice,
supported by traditional Indian instruments. Excellent incense-burning
music. Richard Alpert/Ram Dass was profoundly influenced by Bhagavan
Das, and provides some commentary in the accompanying booklet. The outer
gatefold cover shows ringwear and general shelfwear, while the inside
gatefold is clearn. The discs have some minor wear and the pressing is
not perfect, but this plays EX for the most part (S3T1 is a bit noisy).
VG++/VG++
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10. BLUES SPECTRUM: We Were The Blues Spectrum (no label,
US 1969) Among local late '60s US rock albums, this is one of
the most buried titles. It's not in Collector Dreams, and only
listed briefly elsewhere. Musically it's a pretty insane-sounding mix of
Smokin' Willie basement hardrock and early big band rock a la CTA. The horns
are used for riffs only, not solo, much like a Hammond B-3. Everything
about this album is crude, with long frantic Hendrix feedback guitar
leads on top.Only 1 cover version, the rest is band originals. One of my
fave discoveries in the past year, but be prepared -- it ain't the
Fredric.The teenage band photos are outstanding. The band leader has passed away and left no
copies behind; it's a Rite pressing that was probably made in very small
numbers. This is the best of the two copies I've found, with
only a slight discoloration in the lower right corner of the cover, a
slight edge warp which does not affect play, and some vinyl hazing.
Strong EX/EX
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11. BRAIN POLICE: same (Rockadelic, US 1968/1997)
First, deluxe reissue of this San Diego 60s album, originally only
released as a demo. Popular title on the Rockadelic label, mixing a
later-day UK mod organ-led club sound with Sunset Strip fuzz teenbeat.
Die-cut sleeve with insert. M-/M-
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12. BYRDS: The Columbia Singles 1965-67 (2-LP Sundazed US
2002) Sundazed have released a long string of archival Byrds
discs, but this is one that even non-Byrdmaniax may find essential.
Beautifully packaged in a gatefold sleeve custom-made for collectors
(lots of photos of withdrawn 45s etc), this collects all 45 mixes from
the vintage Byrds era. The sound is loud and boomy mono, the way
it should be, and you can play it through and marvel at the outstanding
quality of the band's 45 run. M-/M-
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13. CHOCOLATE WATCHBAND: The Inner Mystique (Tower US
1968 mono) I guess I don't have to tell you about the
music on this one -- although it took until the 1990s until people
realized the greatness of the flowing lounge psych instrumentals on side
1. And I still marvel at how the producers found that great We The
People tune to cover. This is a rarer mono copy with faint writing on
the front cover (see scan) and a DJ stamp on the back, otherwise a
strong sleeve. The disc shows a few hairlines only, nice keeper copy.
EX/VG++
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14. CLAES: Out Of My Hair (Stateside, Swe/Fr 1970)
plus 2-track EP with CLAES + KIM FOWLEY:"The Game" (Jukebox, Swe 1970) Formerly
with Ola & The Janglers, and later a popular national radio show host,
this solo LP is one of the lesser known items in Claes Af Geijerstam's
long resumι. It is in fact one of the best Swedish albums I've heard
from the era, with a powerful, Brit-style melodic prog-rock sound mixed
with mature Anglo-pop like later-day Tages.
The list of session names is impressive and includes flautist Bjorn
Jayson Lindh and guitarist Janne Schaffer, both of whom gained
international recognition as musicians later in the 1970s. Schaffer
contributes cutting feedback guitar leads throughout the album, with a
peak in two long, freaky tracks. This is an
obscure French pressing with a much better sleeve than the Swedish
variant. Don't miss this LP, you'll be surprised at how good it is.
Slight edge warp, does not affect play.
M-/M-
Included as a bonus (not shown in scan) is a hard to find picture sleeve
various artist Jukebox EP with two tracks from the Claes album, plus one track
by Kim
Fowley. (it's "Thunder Road", from Fowley's spell in Sweden).
The EP disc has some wear, the sleeve is clean.
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15. CLEARING: same [2nd LP] (Aberdeen Acme, US 1973)
This femme-vocal hippie folk and s-sw album from New England has become quite popular in
the 2000s, and parts of it (especially the ones with Sara Benson's
beautiful vocals) are outstanding. See Acid Archives review for
details. Mediocre press but a M-/M- copy still
in shrink, with insert.
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16. TOMMY DAE: same (Hitt, US 1969) After some
highly regarded New England garage and psych 45s with the High Tensions
and Tom Dae Turned On, it seems Tommy Dae made a strange career turn. This
self-released album contains a number of cheesy, amateurish lounge
covers, along with six Dae originals of shifting quality. The rarely
seen LP is amusing and of some historical relevance, but not something
that will improve your life. Appealing cover design. A pressing defect
causes a 'whoosh' sound on one track, and there's some minor wear. All
over a strong VG++/VG++
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17. THE DEEP: Psychedelic Moods (Radioactive reissue, US
1966/UK 2005) Still the only exact, non-remixed repro of this
classic early psych album. The other reissues use an inferior remix done
by one of the Deep producers in the 1980s -- this one's straight from a
stereo original. Exact sleeve reproduction too. Long OOP. Still sealed.
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18. CHARLIE EARNST: A Question Of Faith (Waltersdorff, US
1974) Rated by many as one of the best discoveries in recent
years, the strongest tracks on this album are top-level, Neil Young-influenced
rural rock a la Shadrack Chameleon. The opening 8-minute epic is
particularly good. A few unsold copies were found with Earnst, long gone now.
This is a beautiful copy, still in shrink, though the private pressing
is not perfect. M-/M-
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19. EARTH FREE: Conjerti, Morreale & Dibley (Sundance, US
1972) Discovered a few years back, this is a solid '70s rural
westcoasty folkrock trip, like a stoned CSNY. Good songwriting and an
unusually strong recording for a private pressing. This used to sell for
$250+, here's a better price. Still in shrink original with a slight
edge warp that does not affect play. M-/M-
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20. ENTHEOGENS: The Gnostic Mass (Xotic Mind, Sweden
1995) One of the best albums from the Xotic Mind psych
scene, featuring St Mikael, Adam, Mans Mansson, Stefan and other
Stockholm heads.
Ritual eastern trance music somewhere between Handgjort & Beat Of The
Earth. Only 300 copies pressed. With insert. M/M
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21. FANTASTIC DEE-JAYS: same (Stone US 1966) This
album was a 'collectable' already back in the 1970s, and hasn't gotten
easier to find since. It's a classic garage sound that starts with two
killer tracks that make for the best opening of any album from
the garage era that I can think of. The rest is solid too, in a crude
beat style with mostly band originals. May sell for $1000+ if the wind
is right, and listed with the highest value rating (6 discs) in
Collector Dreams. Highly enjoyable copy here, the sleeve has only
minor shelf wear, while the disc displays some lines and marks but plays
quite strong. A needle mark at S1T2 looks like trouble, but only pops
beneath the music for two revolutions, and there's 5 mild pops on S1T5.Obviously a good pressing with
deep grooves. The reissues don't really capture the boomy high school
auditorium sound or the ancient vibe of the thick cardboard sleeve. An
EX sleeve, disc is visual VG++ with a near EX play-grade.
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22. FINCHLEY BOYS: Everlasting Tributes (Golden Throat US
1972)
Classic Chicago underground psych-rock with convincing bluesy moves
as well as severe acidelia on tracks like "It All Ends". Very good
album, would sell for $1000 if it had been rarer. Slight storage warp which does not affect play. M-/M-, still in
shrink original with sticker.
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23. FREEBORNE: Peak Impressions (Monitor, US 1968)
In recent years, demand for this classic Eastcoast psych LP has
increased sharply, and it is now one of the most expensive albums from
the late '60s on
a 'real' record label. Spooky like the 3rd Mandrake Memorial and
intricate like the 2nd Fallen Angels, this is one of the big kahunas of
the early psych era. It's a very good recording and pressing, and sounds razorsharp
as an original. Beautiful copy, with only the faintest vinyl hazing.
M-/M-
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24. TOMAS GYE: same (Turkey Knob Orchard, US 1976)
I've never seen this one listed in a dealer catalog, or anywhere else
for that matter, and it must rank as a quality find from the local
mid-'70s scene. Coming out of the South, Gye and his longhaired band
deliver ambitious, powerful organ/guitar rock with progressive
overtones. It sounds quite a bit like a rawer version of the great
Greer-Between Two Worlds album, peaking on side 2 via a 10-minute
keyboard prog/psych epic and the great "I Know Very Well". Phantasia
and Joe Gibraltar also spring to mind. Tom Gye surfaced again with the
proggier Emerald City album in the early 1980s, but this debut is harder
to find and of greater interest to the average '70s private press
collector. The disc is completely clean except for a mark on S1T2 that
clicks for a few revolutions. The cover shows minor wear at the top and
bottom seams and has a written dedication from Gye on the back. Includes
lyric sheet. One of my best finds of recent years; takes a little time
to get into but then sounds better with each play. EX/VG++
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25. GERALD HEARD: Explorations (Pacifica, US 1957)
The very first LP from one of the founding fathers of the LSD revolution.
With typical precision, Heard discusses mental health, spiritual search,
evolution, and existential matters. The back cover contains testimonies
from an impressive list of Heard admirers. His scarcest LP, from a label
that later became World Pacific. In addition to being 52 years old, the
disc is a somewhat noisy press, but displays no notable damage. The
sleeve has repaired seam splits top and bottom, but is otherwise quite
clean. EX/EX
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26. ALBERT HOFMANN: "Research Of The Mexican
Hallucinogenic Mushrooms", article in Artes De Mexico No 124, 1969
The grandfather of LSD did not leave a great volume of writing
behind, and among his works this is one of the more obscure. Published
only in this Mexican journal, Hofmann describes his research on
psilocybin, including an amusing account of his own mushroom
trip.Several excellent photographs, some in color, show mushrooms,
curandera Maria Sabina, and Hofmann and Gordon Wasson looking at
psilocybin crystals in a microscope. The text runs parallel in Spanish
and English, with the Spanish version somewhat longer. The rest of the
journal deals with Meso-American rituals, myths and art among groups
like the Huichols (famous for their peyote tradition) and the Chulel,
including many pages of high quality photographs of aboriginal art and
rites. The Hofmann section runs 9 pages in total. A copy of this volume
recently sold for $135 on eBay. Condition is EX.
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27. HORSES: same (White Whale, US 1969) Horses
may well be the apex of Miami Vice star Don Johnson's career.
Many who hear this are surprised by its quality, and I agree -- an
entirely credible stab at early westcoast rural rock. It's also one of
the scarcest LPs on White Whale, and harder to find than many 'rare'
private pressings.This copy has its share of lines and marks on both
sides of the disc, but plays surprisingly well. There's some minor noise
at the beginning of each side, and in brief spots elsewhere, but no
prolonged clicks or high-end distortion at all. The sleeve has some
shelf wear only, and an original promo sticker. An easy $200 in
M-, if you'd ever find one. VG++/VG++
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28. ALDOUS HUXLEY: Speaking Personally (2-LPs Lansdowne,
UK 1961/1973) A double album interview with the great man,
covering everything from his literary career to his mescaline trips. The
second disc deals with supernatural and spiritual matters, and has
several minutes of discussions of LSD, psilocybin, mescaline and so
forth. The interview was made in 1961, but not released until 1973.
Beautiful copy. M-/M-
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29. INDESCRIBABLY DELICIOUS: same (Fanny, Belgium
1969/1992) One of the most interesting releases from the Fanny
reissue label was this unreleased late '60s album by a Los Angeles band
with ties to Strawberry Alarmclock and the All-American label.
Sold out quickly and seldom seen today. Attractive color cover. M-/M-
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30. INNERSPACE issue #3, 1966 Founded in New
York City 1966 as an off-shoot from the East Village Other,
Innerspace was an intelligent forum for discussion of psychedelic
culture. Unlike the Psychedelic Review it is geared towards
current events, with occasional historical and contextual excursions.
Issue #3 has articles on Kesey & The Merry Pranksters, Allen Ginsberg on
LSD legislation, comments on Timothy Leary & the Millbrook gang
performing a play at the Village Theatre, future serial killer Ira
Einhorn reporting on the Philadelphia acid scene, etc. Considerably
harder to find than the Psychedelic Review. Near perfect copy. M-
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31. INNERSPACE issue #5, 1967 The fifth issue,
from the middle of the 'Summer Of Love', contains an enthusiastic report
on STP, a long interview with a Native American spokesman (some peyote
talk), a bizarre on-acid musing over the new Beatles LP, an article on
buddhism in America, and the usual reports from local psychedelic
scenes. There's some DMT/DET talk in the letters page. Several pages of
psychedelic art. M-
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32. INVICTAS: A-Go-Go (Sahara 101, US 1966) Original
first pressing of semi-classic garage album from upstate New York.
Bootlegged in the 1980s, but the sound on the original is (as often)
noticably sharper and clearer. The inexperienced record label used a
type of glue that didn't adhere to the disc, which means that copies
often have labels missing; in this case the side 2 label flew away long
ago. Nice play copy despite visual 'party' wear on both sides; plays clean except S1T2 and S2T3-T4 which have some recurring 'pops'.
VG++ disc on balance. Sleeve is EX.
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33. [JEFFERSON AIRPLANE:] Ralph Gleason: Jefferson
Airplane & The San Francisco Sound (Ballantine, US 1969)
First and only edition of this classic study of the San Francisco 60s
scene, written at a time when it was at its commercial peak. Although
nominally about the Airplane, Gleason covers the Bay Area rock scene in
its entirety, including a list of 300 local bands that has become as
legendary as the book itself. Some b & w photos, 340 pages. Shelfwear and a crease on the cover, the inside is clean. VG++
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34. KAK: same (re Epic US 1969/Italy c1986) At
first glance this may look like a 1969 Epic original, but it's the old
Italian counterfeit once more. The guys behind this release spent a lot
of energy and time copying the original, including re-setting the
printed text, exactly imitating the labels, and carving 'correct' matrix
numbers into the dead wax. But it's still a bootleg repro and nothing
else. For the most exact Kak reissue you'll ever find, here's an EX/EX
copy with some hairlines on the disc and clear scotch tape along the
spine.
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35. KAUFMANN & CABOOR: Songs From Suicide Bridge (Donkey
Soul, US
1984) Despite the release year, this is excellent early
'70s-sounding melancholic drifter folkrock from California. The top
tracks are outstanding and all over this is an above average album that
has gained many fans in recent years.Beautiful textured gatefold cover.
Will be in the next Acid Archives. My last spare copy. Still sealed S/S.
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36. BERT KEELY: Take Me Home (private, US 1979)
Here's a recent discovery that's already created quite a buzz. It's a
moody '70s westcoast sound with a full electric setting, unlike the
usual singer-songwriter and folk obscurities. Good songs, Garcia-like
guitar leads, mellow vocals, and a personal, introspective mood. "Old
Friend" combines dark Tim Buckley moods with soaring fuzz leads.A used
copy recently sold for $375 on eBay. This copy is sealed S/S
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37. KEN KESEY: Kesey's Garage Sale (Viking Press, US
1973) First softcover edition, quarto format. This was Kesey's first
book in almost 10 years, and is a collection of Merry Prankster-related interviews, essays,
photos, letters, cartoons, and a lengthy movie manuscript based on
Kesey's Mexican stay as an LSD fugitive in 1966. Introduction by Arthur
Miller. Among the scarcer Kesey works. EX
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38. KEN KESEY: The Further Inquiry (Viking Press, US
1990) First hardcover edition. A charming semi-fictional
(originally written as a stage play) re-telling of the 1964 'Further'
bus tour, with vintage color photographs throughout. M-
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39. PAT KILROY: Light Of Day (Elektra mono, US 1966)
One of the great revival stories of the 2000s has been Pat Kilroy, even
though the artist himself passed away long ago. Groundbreaking Acid Folk
that deserves this over-used term (especially side 2) and an
essential piece to any self-respecting collection. Disc is close
to M-; the cover has two cutout holes and some minor wear on the bottom
seam but is otherwise clean. With original Elektra inner sleeve. EX/EX
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40. KINDRED SOULS: same (Biocentennial, US 1976) + non-LP
45 Many are still unaware of this local album, recorded by
Douglas Adams and friends a year before his Light Rain solo LP.
The sound here is more hippie-organic and less singer-songwriter;
outdoors Northern California folkrock with some Eastern moves, flute,
violin and guitar tapestries. Listed with 3 discs for value in 5001
Record Collector Dreams. Not the greatest pressing but a
clean copy, except for a mark that rasps occasionally during S2T1.
EX disc on balance, and the paste-on cover is a strong EX.
With the Kindred Souls LP we also include a M- 45 from 1978 with two non-LP tracks, "The Lady Truck
Driver Song" / "Pray The Door Is Open".
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41. ART KLEPS: The Boo-Hoo Bible (Toad Books, US 1971)
first edition
Kleps, the founder and 'Chief Boo-Hoo' of the psychedelic Neo-American
Church, presents his entertaining LSD-inspired teachings and brainstorms in this
underground classic. Work on it began as early as 1967, but this is the
first bound book edition of the 'Catechism'. Tim Leary contributes
a double-edged appraisal of the work, and there are membership forms in
the back. Strong copy, minor edge wear only. Scarcer
than Kleps' Millbrook. EX
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42. T LEARY, R METZNER & R ALPERT: The Psychedelic
Experience (Citadel/Carol, US 1964/1990) The original trip
guide, perhaps most interesting as a document of an era today. In recent years
somewhat disowned by all three authors, but still a classic and one
of the most influential psychedelic books of all time. First printing of
this particular edition. M-
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43. JOHN LILLY: The Center Of The Cyclone
(Julian Press, US 1972) first hardcover edition The key
psychedelic work from Dr Lilly, covering his LSD experiments from the
mid-'60s onwards. The early chapters which describe his trips inside
the saltwater tank he himself had invented are a must-read (and inspired
Ken Russell's Altered States movie). Strong copy with minor
shelfwear on the dust-jacket only. EX
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44. [LSD:] THE SPLINTERED MAN by M E Chaber, 1955 Unknown
to most people, this is the first novel (possibly the first fiction
work in any format) to deal with LSD. It's a spy thriller set in a Cold
War environment, and deals extensively with 'lysergic acid', including a
detailed trip description which seems fairly accurate. This is the
original hardcover edition. Minimal wear to dust jacket, book is very
clean. M-
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45. [LSD:] FATE magazine, 4 issues 1961-1964
Fate was a digest-format US magazine for amateur mysticists and fringe
occultists. These 4 issues all contain early, interesting articles on
psychedelic drugs, covering LSD and psilocybe mushrooms. Most remarkable
is probably John W Aiken's "Can Drugs Lead You To God?" -- Aiken later
founded the Church Of The Awakening and is a vital name in early LSD
history. The magazines also feature many amusing ads from dimestore
gurus and DIY soothsayers. Sold as a lot. Some minor shelfwear, average
condition is EX
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46. LSD ON CAMPUS by Young & Hixson (Dell paperback, US
1966) Two journalists examine the rapidly emerging
psychedelic culture, on college campuses and elsewhere. Early exposι, serious in tone
and with plenty of historical context. Includes some psychedelic
drawings by LSD users. First (probably only) edition in paperback format. EX
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47. MICHEL MAGNE: Tropical Fantasy (Columbia, US 1962
stereo) A major classic within Exotica & Space Age Pop is
this rather irresistible LP from a talented young Frenchman, who explores
the full range of possibilities of a top-flight recording studio, adding
sound effects, a myriad of bird calls, and a huge range of instruments
to the basic songs. As a consequence, this is an LP that still sounds
quite advanced, and it transcends the '50s retro feel of many other
Exotica records. This is the first US stereo pressing and includes the
'drumming hands' 3-D gimmick attached to the sleeve (see scan), which is
often missing. The sleeve has some wear along the top seam and general
aging; the disc displays a few lines on each side but plays very quiet,
which of course is vital for this type of record. EX/VG++
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48. MAHARISHI MAHESH YOGI: The Master Speaks (IMS/World
Pacific, US 1962) The future Beatles guru on his earliest
album, recorded only a couple of years after his arrival to the US. As
his fame rose, the LP was later reissued with bigger labels and a new
sleeve, but this is the scarce first pressing on the I.M.S label. One
side is "Love", the other is "The Untapped Source Of Power That Lies
Within". The record plays M-, but has two visual scuffs. EX/EX
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49. MANSON FAMILY: Sings The Songs Of Charles Manson (original press, no label US 1990)
A legendary release of previously unheard Manson Family recordings from
c1970, with a string of outstanding, eerie, desert campfire folkpsych
tracks. Many rate this better than Manson's own Lie LP, and I
agree. We're happy to offer a copy from the first, numbered pressing,
which is much harder to find than the near-exact bootleg done shortly
after. This is #584 and comes with a promotional insert, as well as a
computer BBS printout detailing a short conversation with Manson (this
may be unique to this copy). The bootleg has no unique number or insert,
poorer printing on the front cover, and slightly inferior sound (due to
generational loss). I'll save further details on the slight differences
for another time; suffice it to say that this copy is the real thing
from the original run of 999 numbered copies. Slight creasing on the
front cover, and not a perfect pressing, but a strong copy. M-/EX
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50. PETE McCABE: The Man Who Ate The Plant (Tumbleweed,
US 1973) One of Tumbleweed's more obscure albums, a quirky stoned singer-songwriter album from a Colorado artist. Some people love
this LP, and it's certainly better than many of the dull private
pressings that s-sw collectors pay hundreds of dollars for. The opening
track is terrific and alone worth the price of admission. Gatefold cover
and the usual lavish feel from this over-financed, under-promoted Denver
label. I've had a few copies of this album and they've all had an edge
warp, so does this one, but it doesn't affect play. M-/M-
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51. McKENNA, TERENCE & DENNIS: The Invisible
Landscape (Seabury Press, US 1975) first hardcover edition
Mushroom-inspired fringe science from the McKenna brothers, detailing
the relationship between psychedelic drugs, DNA, holograms, evolution,
the I-Ching and more. Terence McKenna's first published work, here in
its earliest state (later revised and reprinted). Minimal rubbing to
dust-jacket. M-
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52. McKINNEY: same (Bee Hole, US 1976) This ex-Sugar Creek
album is poorly documented, but contains top-quality rural rock
and Americana roots music somewhat like Sodbusters, except better.
Recorded in the early 1970s with originals all through, and a relaxed, reflective outdoors mood. The
outstanding "Angelina" is a high-point worthy of Willie Nelson. Sealed
copy. S/S
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53. MARSHALL McLUHAN: The Medium Is The Massage (Columbia, US 1967)
CBS may never have been hipper than in 1967, with several turned-on, fun
releases to their credit. Released shortly after Freak Scene, this LP
mixes McLuhan soundbites with psychedelic effects, stock music, tape
loops & audio gadgetry, and collage snips of other voices. There is a clear
structure to the work, but they try to stretch and distort the linearity
any way they can. Entertaining, trippy and highly samples-friendly.
McLuhan himself surely approved! Excellent state-of-the-art recording and pressing. Discreet
name and date written on the back cover, otherwise a beauty. M-/EX
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54. MOODS: Live At Turner Hall (Acr-Kno-Bel, US 1968)
Vintage '60s live club recording from Texas combo, including tight, rocking
garage versions of "Hey Joe", "Gloria", "Suzie-Q", etc,
along with more obscure numbers. There is some
moisture damage in the lower right section of the sleeve, mainly on the
back cover. Otherwise a solid copy of this seldom seen LP, which has
sold as high as $700. EX/VG+
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55. MYSTIC ZEPHYRS IV: Maybe (Two:Dot, US 1974)
Yet another legendary westcoast private press via the mysterious Two:Dot custom
label (Arthur, Hendrickson Road House, etc). Mystic Zephyrs IV were a
family band of teenagers playing '70s garage rock with real people
angles and serious psych/prog ambitions. It's my favorite album of its
kind, a lot more listenable than Shaggs and more multi-layered than Jr &
His Soulettes. "Reach Out To The Universe" is incredible. Last copy seen
went for $700. Still in shrink. M-/M-
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56. WILLIAM NOWIK: Pan Symphony In E Minor (Mango, US
1974) One of the most interesting finds of recent years is
this mushroom-influenced psych/prog instro suite, which goes from
mysterious nocturnal moods into acid fuzz guitar leads and back.
Impressive and organic, with a wide appeal. The album had no
distribution and was reportedly pressed in a few hundred copies, but
it's still surprising that it remained buried for so long. There's
some vinyl hazing and very slight bending of the sleeve from being in
storage for 30+ years, but otherwise a perfect copy. With insert. Still
in shrink. M-/M-
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57. OCTOBER: same (CSRS, US 1979)
Unheard by most, this Michigan private press contains atmospheric
late-night keyboard/violin/guitar prog-rock with eerie psychedelic undertones. Arresting,
inventive music. Copies aren't offered too often. Nice keeper condition,
despite the mediocre pressing (including a few tiny vinyl bubbles). EX/EX
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58. OLD HICKORY: And The Pirate (Hakim, US 1977)
Here's an obscure private press (possibly tax scam) that's been making waves
with US collectors of late. Recorded over a long period of time and
squeezed into a dubious historical concept, the LP contains a mix of
excellent '60s folkrock, 70s rural rock and outstanding grade-A late '60s psychedelia
like "The Third Eye" and "Home Of Us All", with use of sitar on some
tracks. Although the sleeve bears no such data, the producer behind
this album had been involved with LA bands like the Brain Train and Clear
Light. Band originals all through, many probably recorded in the late
'60s. DJ sticker on front.
M-/EX
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59. PENDULUM & CO: Pendulum & Co (Perception PLP 23,
1971) Hard to find psych LP with some great dreamy tracks and
a mix of styles. The Perception label released a number of albums in
very limited editions, and this one almost never shows up. Cover has
minor ringwear. There are some continuous light tics on the first few
songs on side two. Most of the LP plays quite clean, but there's a bit
of noise here and there on side one too. A friend bought two sealed
copies of it and both had the same noise as this copy, so this is as
clean as you'll find -- not a very good pressing. VG++/VG++
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60. P J MURPHY QUINTET: same (Leaf, US 1965)
Strong copy of this fun and occasionally wild local mid-60s teenbeat
album from Wisconsin. As Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledges, these kids were
genuine frat-rockers. There are not less than 5 band originals, plus a
dynamite "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" and some very good instrumentals, but the
main reason to get this LP is the remarkable "I Say No", a moody,
westcoast-flavored folkrock track with female vocals, which sounds like
a blue print for the sound later developed by the Great Society and early
Jefferson Airplane. Two cover variants exist, this is the one with
multiple band shots. The cover has a little shelf wear only, very clean
disc. M-/EX
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61. JOHN POLCE: The Call (Brotherly Love, US 1976)
For those who thought the wells had run dry of either great unknown
downer folk, or great Christian '70s albums, here's an outstanding
Christian downer folk LP that seems to be almost unknown. Polce opens
his album with a so-so upbeat tune, but then lays on dark, Catholic
moods that become increasingly spellbinding with each number. The last
track on side 1 has a Dave Bixby-like intensity, but the rest is more
reminiscent of Bob Desper -- with strong, soaring vocals, sombre
guitar-picking, and well-written minor chord tunes. Side 2 is a hypnotic
journey into late-night Calvary guilt that will arrest your attention
for the full 20 minutes it lasts. Housed in a beautiful color sleeve,
"The Call" is one of the Top 5 best albums I've run across in 2009.
Except for the short opening track, I think it's as good as Bob Desper.
Beautiful copy M-/M-
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62. POLITISK REVY issue#4, 1967
Alternative/underground paper from Denmark with plenty of hippie and
drug talk. The radical paper decided to
embrace LSD with full conviction, including a page section supposedly
drenched in liquid acid, which the reader is encouraged to cut out and
chew! A photo report shows some locals tripping in a park, there's a
recipe on hash brownies, and an analysis of the regional hashish market.
Also political coverage of CIA and the student unrest in the USA, Far
East issues, book reviews. Tabloid format, 16pp, in Danish. Slight wear at an old
horizontal fold, otherwise in strong shape. EX
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63. PUGSLEY MUNION: Just Like You (J & S Records, US
1970) Classy, Cream-influenced, stoned power trio guitar rock from New
England, better than many LPs three times as expensive. This copy
includes a promo photo. Still in shrink. M-/M-
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64. WILL & JAMES RAGAR: same (No Mountain, US 1980)
Atmospheric, westcoast-influenced '70s folkrock from Texas brothers.
Good songs, plenty of guitar-picking. Similar sound to McKay or
Windwords. There's a slight edge warp which does not affect play,
otherwise a perfect copy still in shrink. M-/M
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65. RAM DASS: Here We All Are (3-LP box-set Inner Sound ,
Canada 1969) The earliest of three vintage Baba Ram Dass (aka
Richard Alpert) box-sets, a live recording from Vancouver 1969. Clocking
in at over 2 hours, the recent Hindu convert puts forth the spiritual
message with his trademark humor and directness. There's plenty of talk
on the early LSD days with Timothy Leary. The album was pressed up twice,
this is the more lavish box-set version with beautiful Hindu artwork,
and it includes the insert (pasted to the back). Two discs have a warp which
does not affect play. Side 6 has some label damage that spills over into
the dead wax. The box is VG++
with edge wear and some corner splits, the discs are clean
with minor wear in places, plays a strong EX on average.
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66. RAM DASS: The Only Dance There Is (Anchor Books, US
1974) First softcover edition, no hardcover exists. After Be Here
Now, the key book by Ram Dass from his most public phase.
Transcripts of two lectures from 1970 and 1972. Slight shelfwear only.
EX
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67. RANDOM ELEMENT: Random Element (Rocking Horse, US
1977) Hard to find progressive tax scam record with some hard
rock moments, by far the best album on this bizarre label. Lots of wild
lead guitar. Cover is clean but has clear tape on the right half of the
top seam and a smaller piece in the middle of the bottom seam. EX/VG++
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68. RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS: same (reissue Radioactive,
UK 2005) A still sealed copy of this exact repro of Phil Pearlman's 1976
classic, one of the most legendary rural rock private pressings. The
long out-of-print reissue exactly duplicates the foldout cover and came
in a numbered edition of 1000 (this is #981). Unopened, unplayed copy,
with a small crack in the center top seam of the back panel from
shipping. S/S but M- sleeve.
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69. ROYALAIRES: Live Vol 1 (RPC, US 196?) Along
with Simla Beat, this is probably the scarcest album in this catalog.
Only a handful of copies are known to exist of this LP, which is given
the highest (6 discs) value rating in Collector Dreams. Custom
pressed by the terminally obscure RPC label, the record contains very
little info, not even band member's last names! It is however an
Eastcoast club band '60s teenbeat LP that may be a genuine live
recording. The band is tight and rocking, and the vocalist is much rawer
than the nervous teenagers heard on those Justice label albums. On the
best tracks like "Rockin' Robin" and "Together Again" the Royalaires
sound like one of the great Pacific Northwest bands like the Sonics or
the Wailers. This album has a very cool backwoods Saturday night
atmosphere; not moptop beat but tough '60s greaser music!
Beautiful copy, still in shrink. M-/M-
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70. RUSH: The Way It Is (Sadbird, US 1974) One
of my favorite discoveries of last year was this previously undocumented
club band LP from Maine. No relation to the famous Canadian group, of
course. It's a live-recording with a tight, Santana-influenced
organ/guitar sound. Side 1 is good (one horn-laden ballad excepted), but
side 2 is great, including a top-flight westcoast psych tune titled
"Illusions Of Times Past", and blazing guitar-driven rock on the other
tracks. It's very hard to find this LP without lots of sleeve wear,
but this is the cleanest one I've seen. The disc has some minor lines
only and a small mark that tics for the last 3-4 revolutions of the last
track (during the fadeout). EX/EX
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71. RUTLES: same (Warner Bros, US 1978) Ah yes,
who can be without this? Complete package with hilarious inner sleeve
advertising fake LPs, and detailed booklet. Terrific Beatle-alike songs
from Neil Innes and Ollie Halsall that blow most 'serious' 60s retro
bands away. Leggy Mountbatten-approved copy with some minor shelf wear.
EX/EX
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72. DON SANDERS: same (Mean'N'Low, US 1972)
Vintage counterculture folkrock LP from Texas artist with Country
Joe/Holy Modal Rounders sound. Most of it is upbeat and satirical, but
the outstanding "Kent State History Play" goes into dark, despairing
spaces appropriate to the theme. Side 2 mixes sung and bizarre spoken
material a la Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant. Drug references recur
throughout the album. Appealing period piece, well played and well
recorded, and scarcer than his one-sided EP . Issued in
a plain disco sleeve, never had a real cover. Disc is EX; the label has
a small manufacturing tear.
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73. [SAN FRANCISCO POSTER ART:] This Is It! - The New
World Has Hit Oakland, by Mouse Studios SF Ballroom style
poster promoting an early 1968 concert at the Regency Ballroom featuring
Sparrow (pre-Steppenwolf), Wildflower, Living Children, Immadiate
Family. Attractive, colorful Mouse design, shown in Art Of Rock
#2.261. This is the early 1970s
reprint from original plates, on thicker stock than the original. The
price includes the frame if desired; if so, shipping will be more
expensive. M-
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74. SEVENTH SONS: 4:00 AM At Frank's (ESP, US 1968)
A somewhat legendary and historically vital drone raga folk trip from
the beatnik-folkie scene in NYC. Presumably recorded much earlier than
the release year, the trio comes off like a mix of Handgjort and
Christian Yoga Church, with a trancey, psychedelic atmosphere. Like most
ESP albums, harder to find than many private pressings. The sleeve has
wear on top and bottom seams and minor ringwear, otherwise clean. The
disc has a few lines and marks but nothing too serious, some pops at the
beginning of side 1 but otherwise plays quite clean. VG++/VG++
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75. SHEKINAH: same (Eden, US 1982) Not to be
confused with Shekina Glory, this is a dreamy, atmospheric Christian
folkrock LP with rich keyboard arrangements, ethereal vocal harmonies
and good songwriting. The overall sound and mood is a bit similar to
Blackburn & Lauren. I like this a lot, along with Sixth Station the best
Christian album from the early '80s that I've heard.With insert. Strong
EX/EX.
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76. SIMLA BEAT '71: V/A (Simla, India 1971)
This is an original copy of the second, and to my mind stronger,
volume of the legendary Simla Beat series (reissued by Shadoks). There's
less Creedence and more Grand Funk here, with the legendary basement
guitar-psych sound of the Simlas in full bloom. Top level US grungers like
Negative Space
and Sainte Anthony's Fyre are given a run for the money when these
Indian kids cut loose. Recent research has confirmed that these were all
real, local bands partaking in a "battle of the bands" series of concerts
in India at the time. Highlights include the Nomads' atonal "Nothing Is
The Same", two raw tracks from the Hipnotic Eye, the Black Beat's raga
fuzz instrumental, and the Brood Of Vipers' incredible
"Psychedelic Web". As far as Asian LPs go, this one is hard to top for
scarcity and quality. The sleeve shows traces of scotch tape removal on
two spots at the opening (see scan) and two corresponding tears on the
back cover -- but those are white-on-white tears that don't look bad. There's minor smudging in the top right corner, and some all around
shelf wear, but no seam splits and no writing. The disc has a lot of lines,
probably from being stored without an inner sleeve, but almost no real
marks or gauges. Despite the visual wear there is no groove damage, and
the music comes through loud and clear. The pressing is notoriously
mediocre, but you'll be surprised at how good this copy sounds. Side 1 plays
near EX, the first half of S2 is a little noisier but then cleans up
during the second half. A visual VG+ disc with a VG++ play grade on
balance,
in a VG++ sleeve.
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77. SOCIETY OF SEVEN: SOS Fever - Live At The Outrigger Hotel,
Waikiki (Makaha, US 1971) This LP mysteriously appears in one
of the Collector Dreams books as 'pop-rock' with a 2-disc value
rating, but is in fact one of many LPs from a famous lounge/variety
band. Recorded live at a classic Hawaii hotel, it offers the chance to
find out what a successful (as opposed to local 'real people') lounge
band sounded like. The version of "A Time For Us" is almost as good as
Johnny Mathis' original. Snazzy gatefold sleeve. For Pokora completists
or to satisfy curiosity. EX/EX
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78. SO IT GOES: same (Emory Almanac, US 1973)
Above average college project LP from Atlanta. The music is a classy mix
of Tim Hardin-style folk/folkrock, and rural hippierock from stoners
Mozengrazn. A couple of numbers sound similar to Millard & Dyce, and
there's a track with westcoasty guitar jamming from Road Turkey. Good songs and
performances throughout. No insert. Original sticker on back cover that
promotes the artists. It's a local pressing with an uneven-looking
surface, but it plays clean except for a few seconds between S1T2 and
S1T3. EX/EX
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79. SPIFFYS: same (US Naval Academy, US 1967)
Debut album from this guitar/organ beach music combo of midshipmen
enlisted at the US Naval Academy in Maryland. One good uptempo band
original, the rest is 'English sound' and blue eyed soul covers,
including "Gloria", "Satisfaction" and "Walk Away Renee". This copy has
'party' wear from back in the day, with various lines and odd marks.
There's a long hairline on side 1 that ticks between tracks, but the
music drowns out almost all noise. S1T3 is the weakest spot. The
beautiful laminated sleeve is in near perfect shape, oddly enough. The
harder to find of their two albums. VG++/M-
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80. STEPHEN: The Great Western Tour (2 LPs Farm Records,
US 1974) Stephen Gaskin & The Farm Band left a whole bunch of
records behind, of which this is one of the more obscure. Recorded live
from various lectures around the US in 1974, the wise and steadfastly
psychedelic Stephen shares his thoughts on LSD, communes, spirituality,
society, and much more. Nice loose vibe from a different era. Some wear
at the bottom of the front cover. EX/VG++
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81. ST MIKAEL: Soul Flower (2 LPs Xotic Mind, Sweden
1996) St Mikael's fifth album mixes his familiar DIY psych
with the epic D R Hooker/Bob
Smith-inspired psychrock he had introduced on Psychocosmic
Songs. The sidelong epic "Summer In My Life" sums up Mikael's
joyous, life-embracing philosophy. After this album he went into a
10-year quiet phase, before his triumphant return recently. Both discs
have slight edge warps which do not affect play. With booklet. This is
my last spare copy. M/M
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82. STRANGE THINGS ARE HAPPENING magazine, complete run (issues #1-7)
Recently included in Ugly Things' list of the greatest fanzines of all
time, Strange Things was different from the run-of-the-mill zines.
Although rooted in the great music of the '60s and early '70s, the
editors and writers found room to cover everything from Krazy Kat comics
to the Barbarella movie. Excellent, entertaining writing from
Brian Hogg and colleagues, and a timelessly cool layout. More magazines
should be like this! We're delighted to offer a complete run of Strange
Things from 1987-1990. The 2-track flexi for
issue #7 is missing and there are a few (probably removable) tiny price
tags, but all over this is a near perfect collection. M-
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83. DANE STURGEON: Wild 'N' Tender (Stur-Geon, US
1966) Beautiful copy of scarce and wonderful folk-rock album with
great mix of 50s and 60s vibes, 12-string, fuzz guitar and great vocals.
There's nothing else like this one! This copy has the cover with the
photo of Sturgeon. EX/M-
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84. SUPERFINE DANDELION: same (Mainstream stereo, US
1967) Guaranteed original of this early Mainstream label release,
complete with shrink wrap and a 44c discount sticker! An enjoyable,
vintage '67 sound with high points in the garage psychy "Other Sidewalk"
and several good Blue Things-style folkrockers. The disc shows no wear
but has a pressing discoloration on S1T5 which does not affect play.
Small dent at the center bottom seam and a coh top left. M-/EX
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85. TAPESTRY: Down By Maple River (Polydor, Canada 1972) plus non-LP
Polydor 45
Excellent major label rural rock with a westcoast sound, similar to
After The Goldrush-era Neil Young. The main duo writes good songs
and are given strong support by a pro studio band, including some
tentative country-rock moves. Rarely discussed LP, but better than most
high-ticket private pressings in the style, recommended to fans of
Shadrack Chameleon, Modlin & Scott etc.There's also a very good femme
vox folkrocker on side 2 a la Trees or Mandy Morton. A previous owner of
this copy unwisely wrote his name along the sleeve opening, this has
been whited out but it's still there. Otherwise the nicely textured
gatefold sleeve is in strong shape. There's some writing on one
label (same bozo leaving his initials). The disc has some visual wear
but plays without any prolonged clicks or high-end distortion. Like many Canadian major label titles, this is
surprisingly hard to find. VG++/VG++.
This sale includes a copy of the band's obscure pre-LP 45, with
two originals in a similar style as the album. The 45 looks clean but is
a somewhat noisy press. EX
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Original Elevators LP + autographed
Roky photo
86. 13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS: Psychedelic Sounds (International
Artists, US 1966 stereo) + 1967 photograph autographed by Roky Erickson
Guaranteed original pressing of the Elevators' groundbreaking debut LP.
The disc displays minor wear and sleeve lines but has no substantial
damage, and it plays EX. The cover shows some rubbing along the bottom
edge, but is otherwise well preserved. Both disc and sleeve grade a
strong VG++.
Combined with this original LP we offer a black & white 1967 photo,
which was signed by Roky Erickson after a 2007 concert. The photo
print itself is a rarity, as it's a Guy Clark image from the Fall 1967
that had never been in circulation prior to 2005. Autographed Roky
artifacts that relate to the Elevators era (rather than his solo career)
are not very common. Ticket stub and a Roky photo from the signing are
provided as proof of authenticity. The signed print is M-.
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87. [13th FLOOR ELEVATORS:] "Howdy From Texas" IA
promo booklet plus Original unused 1960s IA envelope The "Howdy" 24-page booklet was compiled in 1978 as part
of the promotion for Radar Records' IA reissue program. The booklet
contains a Lelan Rogers interview, a reprint of a long 13th Floor
Elevators interview from 1967, an Elevators discography, a Mayo Thompson
piece on the Houston '60s scene, an interview with the revived Red
Crayola, and a number of Elevators & Krayola photos. The booklet was
given away at Radar's release party in London, October 1978, and is
rarely seen today. Included with this item is an unused original
International Artists envelope from the 60s with the IA logo. Condition
of the booklet is M-.
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88. [13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS:] DISCOVERIES
magazine, June 1992 with extensive Elevators coverage, including several interviews
unique to this piece. Roky Erickson, Clementine Hall, Powell St John and
others speak. Some rare photos. Minor shelf wear to cover (EX),
inside is flawless (M-).
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89. [13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS:] Phonograph Record Magazine,
March 1974 A 'Texas Rock'n'Roll Spectacular' issue with lengthy
pieces by Chet Flippo and Greg Shaw on Texas '60s (primarily) music.
Plenty of 13th Floor Elevators coverage, along with International
Artists, Red Krayola, Sir Douglas Quintet, Mouse & The Traps, Vulcan Gas
Co (incl photo), Armadillo HQ, and so forth. Walt Andrus talks about
recording Easter Everywhere. All material unique to this issue.
Horizontal fold and mailing label on front, otherwise M-
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90. [13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS / WES WILSON:] Original
1960s
Fillmore BG-25 postcard (approx 12x21 cm) A k a "Grace" (Grace
Slick, then in opening act Great Society, is shown), this promotes the Elevators' first
ever appearance in San Francisco, in August 1966. They had a falling out
with Bill Graham and never played the Fillmore again after the first
night. The poster version is by far the rarest of the six SF Ballroom
posters that exist for the Elevators. M-
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91. [13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS:] ALFRED KORZYBSKI: Science And
Sanity, 5th Edition Korzybski is the father of General
Semantics, a non-Aristotelian paradigm that was influential in the
mid-20th century, and is still discussed today. His major work
Science And Sanity was (along with LSD) the main source for the 13th
Floor Elevators philosophy, as described in the liner notes to their
debut album. In a 1989 interview, the band's lyricist and intellectual
mentor Tommy Hall stated that he had been "...very much into Korzybski at the
time". This glossy hardcover edition is out of print. M-
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92. 12 O'CLOCK JULY complete run (issues #1, 2 and 3,
1989-92) From the golden era of fanzines comes this DIY
publication, focusing entirely on '60s Michigan music, primarily
garage. Lots of photos, posters, memorabilia, along with the interviews
and articles. Unreleated Segments, Mussies, Rationals, Legends, Sound
Patterns label, much more. Sold as a lot, individual copies available
for the right offer. M-
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93. TOTTY: same (Our First, US 1977) Long-time
favorite among local hardrock scholars, with a tight power trio sound
and outstanding tracks like "Somebody Help Me" and the prog-flavored
"Crack In The Cosmic Egg". Minor shelfwear on cover, very clean disc.
M-/VG++
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94. UGLY THINGS issue #5, 1986 Ugly Things is the
longest-running and best vintage music fanzine still going. Here is an issue
from the earliest days, with mixed '60s garage and r'n'b coverage.
Downliners Sect, the Gants, Q65, Pretty Things, Richard Wright Group,
lots of reviews. Unusually nice shape for an old xerox zine. Strong
EX
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95. UNDERDOGS: Wasting Our Time (Pye, New Zealand 1971)
Hard power trio guitar-rock with prog moves from the Antipodes, only
released in NZ as far as I know. Raw wah wah solos mix with wasted
vocals, terrific drumming and a dynamic recording; the best tracks are
as good as the Human Instinct. The disc is close to EX but has some
light pops, and small writing on one label. The laminated sleeve has
only light shelfwear. Sells for $300+ on occasion. VG++/EX
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96. VALLEY OF ASHES: Cavehill Hunter's Attrition (3
LP set, Black Velvet Fuckere, US 2005). A future classic within modern
psychedelia. Six LP sides of underground drone and jam trips from a
Kentucky commune. Genuine lysergic vibe, comparable to Beat Of The
Earth, Yahowa 13, Furekaaben. Obscure local pressing has some
vinyl discoloration which does not affect play. Ltd ed of 500. M-/M-
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97. VISION: First Glance (Titicaca, US 1981)
Unknown local Southwestern quartet playing a mix of hardrock
and guitar-driven AOR. Good fluid guitar solos, uptempo band originals
throughout. Pressed on clear vinyl. EX/EX
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98. GORDON WASSON: "Seeking The Magic Mushroom" in Life magazine, 1957
Probably the most important magazine article in psychedelic history,
this lengthy (roughly 10 pages) photo-essay had repercussions for
decades to follow. In the Mexican highlands, Wasson and his wife
discovered a secret psilocybin mushroom cult that was thought to be
extinct since centuries. This article was the first public
announcement of the discovery, and shortly after it Albert Hofmann would
identify and synthesize psilocybin. In 1959, inspired by Wasson's
article, Timothy Leary took his first ever psychedelic trip on Mexican
mushrooms. Beautiful color photos and mushroom illustrations accompany
the article. The magazine cover is somewhat worn, but the Wasson article
inside is in great condition. EX
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99. WINGED STALLION: Journey's Long (no label, US 1984)
Here's a previously unknown late-phase hippie westcoast album that was
recently excavated. Recorded in 1981, the spirit of the aquarian age was
still alive with this male/female outfit. The fully electric and richly
produced sound is similar to Aeron, T-Kail or Sub Zero Band 10 years later. Not bad at all, will be in
the next Acid Archives. With insert. Still in shrink. M-/M-
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100. YAHOWA 13: I'm Gonna Take You Home (reissue Higherkey
US/UK 1973/1986) This is the first, single-sleeve reissue of
the infamous acid cult double album. The front cover image is less
computer-processed and more natural-looking than on the later gatefold
reissue. Out of print since at least 15 years. M-/EX
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