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Original 1978 LP: Runaway World / Michael James

Runaway World / Michael James

Size: LP 33 1/3

Vintage: 1978 This was the debut release by Michael James, who is still active in the music business with his own label, Empath Records, and the groups Children of the Risk, Michael Yonkers

Label: Private label; recorded & mixed at ASI studios Minneapolis, MN 

All composition written & arranged by Michael James, with the exception of Guatamalan Radio 1988, by Rick Dwinnell

Vinyl:  EX; like new; virtually unplayed; mirror finish

Jacket: VG; Jacket opening is slightly bowed; minor ringwear, edgewear & dulling; a tracing is noticeable on jacket (see close-up);

Overall: VG+: (Grading explained below)

Listen on YouTube: Courtesy of  “vinyltyboy” (not my upload)

Meanwhile, here’s part of a Michael James interview found on the web:

Q: The "Runaway World" LP is an elaborate work that sounds like some time and $$$ went into it. How did it come about, and what were the circumstances during which the LP was made?

MICHAEL: A friend (Rick Dwinnell) was really into controlling sound both live and recording, and he became our "Tech Master". My cousin (Bob Berg) loved acid rock and had cash so he became our Producer. The drummer, bass and keyboard players were friends from the band "Natural Life" also on ASI label. I wrote (half were tunes we were doing and half were new) and we practice recorded all day (and often night) for 6 months to get ready. The actual studio time was 1 week! 95% of the tracks are 1st and only run. The mix took the longest as usual.

Q: Did you play live around this time? Was any of the LP material performed?

MICHAEL: Mostly party or bar performances with "Inner Sanctum" and then later with the popular hard rock cover band "City Knights".

Q: The "Guatemala" references on the LP are a bit puzzling... anything that can be thrown light on today?

MICHAEL: Besides being another country that the USA Gov't and Corperations have screwed over, we needed an elusive, exotic and erotic place to base our fake radio/advertising operations from and cop our weed from etc...

Q: "Sleepers" is an interesting track with it's psychedelic effects -- any particular comments on that one?

MICHAEL: Ya, they still need to F**king wake up! I'm still writing about it today.....

Q: Another great track is the closing "Listen, freedom is at hand" -- what are the lyrics about? Any other thoughts on it?

MICHAEL: People tend not to like my answer to this, but it's a spiritual song about a "near death experience".

Q: Any other tracks on the LP you like to comment on? How do you feel about the album all over today?

MICHAEL: I think the song I like best today and still play in an updated form is "You Don't Walk On My Street". It's still a rock classic to many fans and me.

Q: The LP has a cool front cover; could you say something about it?

MICHAEL: My father was a newspaper and then an advertising photographer and he took all the shots (a 10 hr session, he was such a perfectionist!). It took 7 overlays for the front and 3 for the back. The planet is a greased cue ball and the ship is an "Arid deodorant spray top", a circular tube kitchen light and a 12" JBL speaker from my "Fender Twin Reverb" amp.

Q: How many copies were pressed, and how was the LP distributed? Did you promote it in any way?

MICHAEL: I had 1000 made and had several stations play cuts in MN. We also had it in several local "Head Shops". I don't know exactly how many ASI made and distributed for sure, but we believed it was in at least 16 cities. I have heard from people in several other countries that it made it's way to and several stations that played it.  We sued ASI and won, but the bank claimed "off-set" so we couldn't get cash out of them. The owner died a few years later and the company folded, so we'll never know.

Q: Did the LP receive any recognition at the time of the release? Was there any media coverage?

MICHAEL: Limited local coverage other than what ASI might have done elsewhere. He was a cheap SOB.....

Q: What would you say were your major influences at the time of "Runaway world"?

MICHAEL: The Moody Blues, Santana, Captain Beyond, The Litter, The Amboy Dukes, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple, Iggy Pop, etc...

Web CREDIT: http://www.lysergia.com/LamaWorkshop/MichaelJames/lamaMichaelJames.htm

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Credits:

Drums – Paul Lagos

Engineer – John Struthers

Guitar – Michael James (18)

Keyboards – Bobby Peterson

Percussion – Paul Lagos

Vocals – Michael James (18), Rick Dwinnell

01.     All The Way                                   

02.     Thankyou Ted                                

03.     Guatamalan Strange                        

04.     I Remember (We Would Change The World)      

05.     Guatamalan Radio 1988                  

06.     Runaway World                     

07.     You Don't Walk On My Street        

08.     She's Got You (The World)

SIDE 2:               

09.     Electronic Silver                             

10.     Sleepers                                 

11.     Quest : A. Earth  B. Mind  C. Spirit          

12.     Stark Raven                           

13.     Have You Heard? (You Got Pain And You Ought Not)                  

14.     Listen, Freedom Is At Hand

Grading as follows: Remarks pertaining to this listing are in red

SS: Still Sealed: Factory Sealed

Mint: Opened without any conceivable issues (this grade is rarely used)

NM: (Near Mint): Impeccable condition; no issues; record has been opened and might have been played

EX: (Excellent): Minimal signs of use/storage; considered top shelf quality. Jackets may have very light wear; vinyl may have a few sleeve marks only visible in bright light. Sounds full & clear, with minor (if any) background noise from usage.

VG+: (Very Good Plus): A great looking copy with a bit more wear. Jacket may have some ringwear or seamwear. Vinyl may have some light scuffs or scratches, but nothing deep; sounds great with minimal noise.

VG: (Very Good): A great copy but clearly used; Jacket may have splits and wear, but still stable and useful.  Vinyl has hairline scuffs or scratches and plays well within toleration; no skips or warping

Good: Used / worn copy. Cover has tears, splits, writing, or other issues.  Vinyl scuffed or scratched, but still plays well despite audible background noise.

Fair: Doesn’t look or play well; filler copy (just so you have one until you can trade up). 

Poor: Frisbee anyone?

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