BUBBLE PUPPY Gathering Of Promises US IA-10 LP PSYCH EX
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kentgirl22 is pleased to offer for sale the following very rare original vinyl LP:
BUBBLE PUPPY
'A Gathering Of Promises'
International Artists Records IA-LP 10
Rare ORIGINAL 1st Pressing Vinyl LP 1969
LP Description:
Bubble Puppy - "A Gathering Of Promises" - IA-LP 10. A truly fabulous ORIGINAL US FIRST 1969 PRESSING International Artists LP , featuring a stunning mix of psychedelia, blues and country. Quintessential vibey west coast psych dominated by tour de force lead guitar playing that is almost a master class in various guitar styles of the late sixties. Straight from the bottle, live in the studio sound. Its sad, that they like so many intriguing Psych bands only lived for one album. This superb album will be of major interest to psych rock fans and is a 'must have' for any serious collector of the genre.
Hailing from Corpus Christi, Texas, and originally known as The New Seeds and then Willowdale Handcar, 1967 found bassist Roy Cox, drummer David Fore and guitarists Todd Potter and Rod Prince relocating to Austin where their live act began attracting local interest as Bubble Puppy (the name reportedly chosen while tripping at a Hendrix concert where they happened across a copy of Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World"). In 1968 the group won a recording contract with the tiny International Artists Records (home of Texas' own 13th Floor Elevators), relocating to Houston.
Produced by Ray Rush, their debut album "A Gathering of Promises" features a sublime mixture of conventional rock and psychedelia. Mixing occasionally incoherent lyrics with attractive guitar-propelled melodies and sweet harmonies, the album isn't without it's period charm, particularly the fluke hit single "Hot Smoke and Sassafrass", the title track and "Hurry Sundown". Propelled by the title track and an American tour opening for Steppenwolf, the album hit #176 before being quickly deleted. Unfortunately, by mid-1970, International Artists was history, leaving the band to sign with ABC's Dunhill subsidiary. Cox, Fore and Potter subsequently continued their collaboration as Demian. If you are not familiar with Bubble Puppy, chances are you will like them if you enjoy sixties bands like the 13th Floor Elevators, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Blue Cheer, Spirit, Blues Magoos etc..
From the late 60's to early 70's, central Texas had a remarkable feast of music from so many bands. Bubble Puppy was one. Their popularity was fierce in those long lost hazy days. Bubble Puppy were actually one of the first rock bands to feature two lead guitar players (Rod Prince and Todd Potter). Their big hit was a psychedelic piece called "Hot Smoke and Sassafrass".
"A Gathering Of Promises" is a great album, for sure, with all the killer ingredients that any psychedelic rock fan will enjoy. This legendary Texas band has some similarities to 13th Floor Elevators. They don't have that jug percussion or the vocals of Erickson, but the sound is at times similar. They also exhibit solid harmonies akin to other psych bands. The single "Hot Smoke and Sassafrass" is fabulous, as are most of the songs on the album. "I've Got to Reach You," "Hurry Sundown," and "Lonely" are other amazing tracks. The whole album is greatness, a melting-pot of blues, country and above all psychedelia with two acid lead guitars well to the fore which mingle each other, like in the beautiful "Elizabeth". A couple of other tracks that stand out are a pair of psych gems, "Lonely" and "Beginnings" both complete with the requisite killer fuzz guitar solos.
While musically not the heaviest of bands in the hard rock psych realm, it’s their remarkable fusion of subtlety and vigor that zones a listener in. Sometimes that’s all it takes. One tune that could have filled your ears in the past is “Hot Smoke and Sassafras”, unexpected charter at #9 in the US - discordant guitars squeal from silence, erupt into the provocative, almost untamed main riff that you can listen to all day, and solidifies into a synchronized vocal harmony that would become their trademark. Following that is “Todd’s Tune”, a mellow bluesy number that slowly rises like a balloon and continues to the end with hard rock aggression. The lengthy “I’ve Got to Reach You” spends its time in the slower, more placid realm, while near-feral guitar licks and a galloping riff drive “Lonely” to a heavier home. Concluding side one is the strange, lightly sung and strummed title cut that takes a disheartening, colorless sadness and converts it to a peculiar, almost eerie emotive uplifting, as if all problems at the song’s start had mysteriously been cured during the gloom.
Flipping the album, “It’s Safe to Say” is another pseudo-acoustical ditty with nice, around-the-campfire vocals and feel-good mood, but is surrounded by four hungry predators. “Hurry Sundown”, “Elisabeth”, “Road to St. Stephens” and the grand “Beginning” dance together with fairly heavy fuzz and harmony, particularly audible in the final track “Beginning” where several beefy tangents break loose; David Fore’s short, but dizzying drum display and Todd Potter and Rod Prince’s dual guitar hydra that finishes the lp on the tone it began on: heavy.
While on tour with Steppenwolf, the band uprooted to sunny California, signed with ABC/Dunhill, and became Demian for a sole lp in 1970 (please see my other listings for an original copy of the brilliant Demian LP).
This rare original Bubble Puppy LP comes to you very highly recommended....I doubt if you can find a much better condition International Artists 1st pressing of this fabulous, top-notch late 60's psych album....A classic for sure....Awesome stuff!! Low start with no reserve! Don't miss it!
BUBBLE PUPPY:
- Roy Cox - Bass Guitar / Vocals
- Todd Potter - Lead Guitar / Vocals
- David Fore - Drums / Vocals
- Hot Smoke And Sassafrass (2:30)
- Todd's Tune (3:07)
- I've Got To Reach You (7:40)
- Lonely (2:48)
- A Gathering Of Promises (2:26)
- Hurry Sundown (4:02)
- Elizabeth (2:50)
- It's Safe To Say (2:26)
- Road To St.Stephens (4:06)
- Beginning (3:45)
- Cheques
- Postal Orders
- PAYPAL
- PAYPAL
Country Of Origin: United States
Year Of Release: 1969
Label: International Artists
Cat.Number: IA-LP 10 (Stereo)
Matrix Dead Wax No's:
Denotes Rare Original 1st US Stereo Pressing - Matrix Numbers Are Hand-Stamped In Trail Off Vinyl
Side One: LP 10 SIDE 1-1A
Side Two: LP 10 SIDE 2-1A
Tracklisting:
Side 1.
Side 2.
Condition:
Vinyl: EXCELLENT (Thick heavy vinyl retains it's original gloss & lustre with only a few very feint wispy hairlines....This is a lovely original 1st pressing, which has seen very little play, of this extremely rare late 60's psychedelic LP. Both sides play superbly with only very minimal playback static in the odd place as is usual due to the fact that IA were not known for the quality of their early original vinyl pressing)
Sleeve: MINT- (A beautiful example of this original first pressing thick cardboard cover (American style). NO seam splits, NO writing. Truly superb condition!!)
Labels: MINT- (Original Turquoise (Blue-Green) International Artists labels with Silver script are unmarked and free of any stickers or writing)
THIS IS AN ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A CHEAP 70's REISSUE, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING!!
Note: The pictures provided are REAL images of the ACTUAL item you are bidding on. What you see is what you'll get! Please check out my other original PSYCH LP's currently listed on eBay
Shipping Cost:
UK: £3.00 (First Class) (Shipping cost for each additional lp will be £1)
Europe: £4.50 (Air Mail) (Shipping cost for each additional lp will be £2)
Rest Of World: £7.00 (Air Mail) (Shipping cost for each additional lp will be £3)
Please see below for additional information regarding multiple purchase shipping rates and insurance options
Records Are Graded In The Following Way:
MINT: The record displays barely any signs of use, if any, with no marks or deterioration in sound quality. Extra items and cover are near perfect.
EXCELLENT: Shows only minor signs of being played with very little lessening in sound quality. The Cover and extras will have some light wear and or creasing
VERY GOOD: Has been played many times but has no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratches. Cover and extras will have normal wear and tear but no major defects
GOOD: Has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and any extras may suffer from folding, scuffing, split spine, discoloration etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable and has considerable surface noise and may even jump. Cover and contents will be torn stained and/or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly. Covers badly damaged or partly missing
+ or - : Indicates slightly better (+) or slightly lesser (-) condition than main grade
All records are from my personal collection and have been carefully play graded before listing. In many cases I have owned them from new and all have been looked after very well. Please check out my other similar LPs currently listed on eBay.
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Postage & Packaging Notes:
For items to be shipped within the UK
All items are automatically insured for up to £39.
If the value of your win(s) is more than £39 then insurance is highly recommended. The cost of insurance within the UK for items over £39 in value will be £4. If you do not select the insurance option offered in your invoice, then I am not responsible for any loss or damage to your item(s) and cannot refund you should loss or damage occur. By not selecting the insurance option you are stating that you agree to this.
For items to be shipped outside of the UK
The standard air mail postage prices do not include any insurance. For an additional £4 (for packages up to £39 value) or £6 (for packages over £39 value), Royal Mail 'International Signed For' delivery is available. This provides tracking and compensation should your item be damaged or lost.
If you do not select the insurance option offered in your invoice, then I am not responsible for any loss or damage to your items and cannot refund you should loss or damage occur. By not selecting the insurance option you are stating that you agree to this.
Packing Procedures: All LPs are securely and well packed in top quality material to avoid any unnecessary damage during transit. When posted the records are removed from the cover, if possible, and placed in a PVC outer protective sleeve to prevent sleeve splits in the post. I use brand new mailers, either the envelope style with thick stiffeners to prevent any sleeve bends in transit, or the "cruciform" style that wrap around the LP. I aim to dispatch all items within 48 hours of receiving payment. It is recommended that you choose the insurance option for higher value items. As stated above I cannot be held responsible for any item(s) lost or damaged in the post that are not shipped via insured / registered mail. I always obtain a certificate proof of posting receipt for every item sent, which will complete our transaction. Thank you for taking the time to look at my listings, I hope you will be lucky if deciding to make a bid.
SHIPPING COSTS:
LP's Item Type United Kingdom P&P Amount Europe Airmail P&P Amount Rest Of World Airmail P&P Amt 1st LP £3.00 £4.50 £7 Each thereafter £1 £2.00 £3.00Thanks for looking and good luck with your bids
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