AMERICAN SPRING Brian Wilson RARE 1972 JAPAN ORIG PROMO Gatefold NM Beach Boys

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AMERICAN SPRING: “S/T”

Label: Toshiba Liberty

Label Number: LLP-80537

- RARE 1972 JAPAN FIRST ORIGINAL PRESSING

- Comes housed in Thick Gatefold Jacket

- Comes with 4 Paged Insert

- RARE WHITE LABEL PROMO ISSUE

- Amazing sound quality

- Japan high quality original just NEVER surfaces

- GREAT CONDITION

- RARELY TURNS UP

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GRADING:

WHITE LABEL PROMO LP Record: Near Mint – shiny and glossy surface without any signs of much play. I can detect under a bright light exactly one sleeve hairline on each side. Next to impossible to upgrade upon

Gatefold Jacket: Near Mint – with a thick and fully readable spine/ Sharp corners/ Straight edges/ NO defects. Top copy!!!

4 Paged Insert: Near Mint

Some words on this issue: SPRING: “American Spring” (Toshiba Liberty – LLP-80537) Japan only issue & white label promotional copy. First time ever I can lay my hands on a copy of this one, just never surfaces on these shores. Spring consisted of two sisters Marilyn and Diane Rovell, formerly of The Honeys. Marilyn was married to Beach Boy Brian Wilson who had a ghostly production role in this 1972 LP. It was released under the “American Spring” banner for the European market. As albums go, it’s a shimmering delight. Tennessee Waltz gets us off to a rustic start before Thinkin’ Bout You Baby (composed by Brian Wilson and David Sandler) floats off in a cloud of soft pop magnificence. The second Wilson / Sandler effort is the blissed-out Sweet Mountain which sounds like it belongs on 1968?s Friends. Wispy and ethereal harmonies make for a hazy but rewarding listening experience. Spacey and fragile versions of Awake and Superstar enhance the gold-star quality of side one. Familiarity breeds extreme contentment on side two. This Whole World is the first in a run of three Beach Boys tracks from the Sunflower era. It’s transformed into something approaching Smile-like status – extended coda and an amazing instrumental breakdown. Dennis’ Forever is sung with the right amount of exquisite emotion while Good Time (not released on a Beach Boys album until 1977?s Love You) is a kaleidoscope of fuzzy melodies and the classic late 60s surf vibe. The album concludes with a brace of Carole King numbers – the resigned tone of Now That Everything’s Been Said and the heart-heavy Down Home. Bloody rare Japan only jacket issue, the Japanese original pressing just never surfaces, first copy to cross my eyes in 10 years time. TOP all the way.

SHIPPING IS FROM JAPAN AND IS NOT 4$ - CHECK SHIPPING RATES HERE BELOW!!!

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Our grading scale: Mint/ Near Mint/ Excellent/ VG++/. We don’t sell anything below VG++. VG++ grade is basically that the record has some scuffs and has wear. Excellent: record has hardly no visible defects and is preserved with care and attention, the condition most collectors take pride in to file away. Near Mint: a dash below mint, just perfect. Mint: like new.

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SHIPPING COSTS

= Registered Airmail to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $22 for 1 LP, $25 for 2 LP's, and $30 for 3 LP's.

= Registered Airmail to UK/Europe/Russia = $23 for 1 LP, $26 for 2 LP's, and $31 for 3 LP's.

= Registered Airmail to South America = $30 for 1 LP, $33 for 2 LP's, and $39 for 3 LP's.

= For Asian countries = Because the charge of the Registered Airmail is the same as EMS, we automatically send out your package by EMS. See the EMS rate below. 

In case of purchase more than $200, item(s) must be shipped by EMS (Express Mail with internet tracking, and the insurance).

= EMS Shipping to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $25 for 1 LP, $29 for 2 LP's, and $33 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to UK/Europe/Russia = $28 for 1 LP, $32 for 2 LP's, and $36 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to South America = $37 for 1 LP, $42 for 2 LP's, and $48 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to Asian countries = $20 for 1 LP, $23 for 2 LP's, and $26 for 3 LP's.

Registered Airmail Shipping rates for EP’s: USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $13 for one EP; 15 for 2 EP’s and 18$ for 3 EP’s

Registered Airmail Shipping rates for CD’s: USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $10 for one CD and 12$ for 2 CD’s

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