AFFINITY S/T ** ULTRA-RARE ** 1970s AUST. PRESS VG / VG

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AFFINITY S/T ** ULTRA RARE ** 1970s AUSTRALIAN PRESSING

ONLY ALBUM BY THE BAND - GATEFOLD COVER, VG / VG

Product Description:

Wow! I'm as much in awe listening to this album now as I was on first hearing it in the '70s: inspired musicianship and vocals abound! It was an absolute delight to discover this gem in a friend's collection: here's your chance to secure this copy.

I've rated the vinyl as VG (Very Good) as I've discovered whilst playing it that there are some clicks and crackles, mostly between tracks and through quieter passages, although a few louder clicks are evident on some tracks. The vinyl has a few scuff marks, but no deep scratches. 

The cover also falls into a VG (Very Good) rating as there is some noticable ringwear, slight wear on the corners, some fading and a small (10mm) split on the spine. 

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Biography:

Signed by Vertigo in 1970 on the crest of the jazz-rock wave, the short-lived Affinity released only one single and album before splitting. Comprised of young singer Linda Hoyle, bassist Mo Foster, guitarist Mike Jupp, keyboardist Lynton Naiff, and drummer Grant Serpell, a musical maturity was displayed, blending folk, jazz, soul, blues, and elements of contemporary psychedelia and progressive rock. Highly regarded by critics, who praised the young Hoyle’s powerful vocals and Naiff's inherent organ skills, it looked as if the band were to have a healthy career. Derek Jewell of The Sunday Times wrote, "Naiff is already a virtuso, soul-style, and the whole group is probably the best new thing heard in the jazz-pop area this year." But although the seven-track album was well received, the band split soon after. To label their work under any one genre is a hard task, and the jazz-rock/blues-rock classification they are usually squeezed into is far from fitting. As with many other late-'60s progressive acts, Affinity was just getting their footing when they split. (allmusic)

Album Review:

The self-titled album by the short-lived outfit Affinity displays a lot of potential, which if not wholly successful has an individuality separating them from their more jazzy and progressive peers. If Linda Hoyle's talent for fusing the vocal traits of Bessie Smith, Grace Slick, and Sandy Denny together semi-successfully is the defining point, then Lynton Naiff's pounding Hammond workouts fall somewhere between the exceptional and the overdone. With the addition of John Paul Jones' fine brass arrangements, which are to the fore throughout, a very soulful feel reminiscent of the latter work of Brian Auger, Julie Driscoll & the Trinity is created. And the album's variety of moods sustains interest throughout. "Coconut Grove" (the Lovin' Spoonful song) is given a similar slow treatment to Donovan's diversions into jazz on Sunshine Superman, notably "The Observation," while a heavier element is supplied by a few heavy Hammond numbers, with a take on Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" being the most impressive. Although over 11 minutes long, some complex progressive organ work similar to Caravan's David Sinclair is displayed, preventing it from becoming predictable. A forlorn baroque Harpsichord interpretation of the Everly Brothers' "I Wonder if I Care as Much" adds a haunting quality to the set with Jones' string arrangements and Hoyle's vocals working hand in hand, and "Mr. Joy" allows the young singer to pay patronage to her heroine, Grace Slick, in which the Jefferson Airplane comparisons can really be heard. At times overambitious. And a plethora of cover versions given the progressive treatment instead of Affinity originals is a major letdown. But as an early work of post-'60s progression, this album is a pleasurable experience recalling the days when musicians and singers really worked hard at what they did. (Jon "Mojo" Mills - allmusic)

Product Description:

Australian Pressing on the Vertigo Label  - Distributed by Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited (6360 004)

 Ratings:

• Record - VG
• Insert - None
• Cover - VG
• Label - Unmarked

Please Note:

The Goldmine Grading System has been utilised to grade items in this category. Every effort will be made to describe the record, cover and insert (if any) as accurately as possible to provide a comprehensive quality guide. Whilst the Goldmine Gradings are quite detailed, the abbreviated gradings below will assist you to assess the quality of the listed item by its description.

MINT:
RECORD: New condition with no surface marks whatsoever.
COVER: New condition with no surface marks or wear.

NEAR MINT:
RECORD: Barely noticeable surface marks.
COVER: Barely noticeable surface marks or wear.

VG++ (EXCELLENT):
RECORD: Some signs of being played and handled.
COVER: Slight wear.

VERY GOOD:
RECORD: Obviously been played with noticeable surface marks & the occasional light scratches.
COVER: Noticeable wear. Writing, stains or marks could be evident.

GOOD:
RECORD: Very obviously been played with very noticeable surface marks.
COVER: Noticeable wear. Greater evidence of writing, stains or marks. 

Postage Rates

Ø      Australia:  $6.50 for the first LP (or $9.30 by registered post). Additional LPs will be charged based on weight and destination.

Ø      New Zealand: $12.50 - 1 LP, $15.50 - 2 LPs, $18.00 3 LPs.

Ø      Asia & Pacific: $14.50 - 1 LP, $18.00 - 2 LPs, $23.00 - 3 LPs.

Ø      USA & Canada: $16.50 - 1LP, $21.50 - 2 LPs, $27.50 - 3 LPs.

Ø      Europe & Rest of the World: $19.50 - 1 LP, $26.00 - 2LPs, $34.00 - 3 LPs.

Ø      Double LPs count as two. 12" & 10" Singles and EPs count as LPs.

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