Alexander "Skip" Spence Oar 1969 First Pressing 2 "Eye" Columbia LP

$

449

Item Specifics

• Artist: Alexander "Skip" Spence (Moby Grape / Jefferson Airplane)

• Album Title: Oar

• Record Label: Columbia Records

• Catalog Number: CS 9831

• Release Year / Era: 1969 (Original 1st US Pressing)

• Format / Speed: 12" Vinyl LP, 33 1/3 RPM, Stereo

• Label Variation: Columbia Red "360 Sound" STEREO with White Arrows (2-Eye Label)

• Genre / Style: Psychedelic Rock / Acid Folk / Outsider Rock / Singer-Songwriter

• Inner Sleeve: Original Columbia Records illustrated advertising paper inner sleeve

• Grading (Goldmine Standard):

  • Vinyl / Media Grade: VG+ to EX (Very Good Plus)

    • Gorgeous deep mirror gloss across both sides; labels are clean and bright with crisp spindle holes; only light, superficial sleeve wisps/surface marks visible under direct light that do not affect play.

  • Jacket / Sleeve Grade: VG (Very Good)

    • Structurally intact with solid spine and seams; displays light age-toning/foxing on the back paste-over, light ring/shelf wear, and minor vintage pen initials (O.K.) in the upper right corner of the rear jacket.

Product Description Holy Grail Acid-Folk / Outsider Psych – Alexander "Skip" Spence: Oar (1969 US 1st Pressing)

Up for sale is an authentic, original 1969 first US stereo pressing of the landmark outsider folk-psych masterpiece "Oar" by Alexander "Skip" Spence (Columbia CS 9831).

Featuring the iconic Columbia red "360 Sound" 2-Eye stereo labels, this legendary solo album was written, arranged, and performed entirely by Spence following his departure from Moby Grape. Infamously under-promoted and deleted from print shortly after release, genuine 1969 originals remain among the most sought-after acid-folk and psychedelic records of the late 1960s.

Set Includes:

• Original 1969 Vinyl LP: Stamped CS 9831 on heavy vinyl with deep gloss.

• Original Paste-Over Jacket: Features front portrait and back liner essay by David Rubinson.

• Original Columbia Inner Sleeve: Period-correct illustrated company dust sleeve.

Listing Highlights:

• Original 1969 1st US Pressing: Authentic Columbia "360 Sound" Stereo 2-eye red labels.

• Stunning Vinyl Condition: High-sheen playing surface with pristine center labels.

• Audiophile Secure Packaging: The vinyl record will be removed from the jacket during packing to prevent seam splits in transit, housed in a poly sleeve, sandwiched between heavy cardboard pads, and shipped in a professional rigid vinyl record mailer.

Condition Note:

• Vinyl: VG+ / EX — High gloss, clean labels, minimal superficial handling marks.

• Cover: VG — Sturdy seam structure with light age tanning/foxing on the reverse paste-on slick, minor edge rub, and a small vintage ink mark (O.K.) at the top right of the back cover.