Alpha Omega-Self Titled 76 Aust Prog/Jazz/Kraut/Funk LP

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Alpha Omega-Self Titled 1976 Australian Prog/Jazz/Kraut/Funk LP. This was their only album and was released on the rare Clear Light Of Jupiter label. This was one of only 7 albums released on the label. The others were Steve Maxwell Von Braund-Monster Planet, Rainbow Theatre-The Armada, Cybotron-Self Titled and Krautrock albums by Thirsty Moon, Agitation Free and Wallenstein. Steve Braund makes a guest appearance playing synthesiser. All songs were compsed, arranged, conducted and produced by guitarist John Bellamy. Gil Mathews was the engineer.

Tracks:

A1           Constalations      9:32     
A2           Silent Voices     6:33    
A3           Sundance     5:56    
B1           Alpha Omega     8:40    
B2           Dawning     9:25    
B3           Reflections     4:03
 

Lable:Clear Light Of Jupiter Cat# CLOJ 781. Record is visually Ex. Cover is VG+. The laminate has completely lifted leaving a slightly tacky surface (a common problem with these sleeves). There is a small tear to the cover surface (approx 1cm X 2cm) on the rear bottom LH cnr. There are some slightly frosted patches on the rear sleeve from the laminate residue. There is some slight general and edge wear. Overall this is a very nice copy of a rare LP. (see scans)

The following paragraph comes from the Australian jazz, funk, rock and soul records website http://aussiefunk.blogspot.com/2006/12/first-edition-101206.html

Alpha Omega were a five-piece band consisting of John Bellamy on lead guitar, Dave Brown on sax, Howard Croft on electric piano, Tony Hargreaves on bass and Ray Dick on percussion. This, their only album, is a mix of fusion and out jazz. A lot of it is pretty self-ingrossed, but the band gets funky in parts, like on ‘Sundance.’ The best track of the record though is ‘Reflections’ that sounds like it could have been lifted of one of David Axelrod’s early solo albums, with it’s ethereal guitar intro played in a way that begs to be sampled. An interesting record overall, but with only one really amazing composition.

Vinyl:
M, mint condition, unplayed, with no marks on playing surface and labels as new.
M-, mint minus, either unplayed, with minimum scuffs caused by paper sleeve, or played once or twice only and still as new.
EX, excellent condition, record played carefully, very clean surface, minimum scuffing. 
VG, very good condition, scuffing or signs of groove wear but no bad scratches. Only minor pops or crackles.
G, good condition, well played with plenty of scuffs, light scratches and groove wear.Noise evident but no jumps.
F, fair condition, playable but heavily scuffed or scratched, with a lot of surface noise. Maybe minor jumps from scratches.

Covers:
M, Mint - As New
Ex, Excellent – Very little ware – no marks or worn corners
VG, Very Good  – some minor wear and some minor marks visible 
G, Good – worn cover, may have creased corners, heavier marks, small tears but still complete
F, Fair – cover is worn and maybe torn.

(+ or - means a little better or worse).

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