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ARTIST: Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
TITLE: Darwin!

Second and quite possibly best from Italian prog giants.

"Banco's second album of 1972 is every bit as eye-opening as the first. Taking on a concept album approach to add cohesion to the piece, the group continue showcasing their exceptional instrumental and compositional talents, as well as the operatic vocals of Francesco DiGiacomo. The duel keyboardist approach taken on this album adds texture to the compositions, and the band resist the temptation to stick to long songs for the sake of it, generally keeping their compositions to a length which can be supported by the musical ideas at play. Part of the essential Banco trilogy (which also comprises the debut and Io Sono Nato Libero), anyone looking to explore the RPI scene should schedule a visit to Darwin! as early as possible on their schedule." - Rateyourmusic.com

Vinyl Grade: VG+
Cover Grade: VG+
Notes: Vinyl shows hairlines and a few larger scuffs. Cover has tears from sticker removal, wear to spine. 

This record comes from my personal collection and has been vacuum cleaned with disc doctor cleaning solution

Catalogue Information

Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso ?– Darwin!

Tracklist

Companies etc

• Distributed By – Dischi Ricordi S.p.A.

Credits

• Bass, Double Bass – Renato D'Angelo
• Drums, Timpani – Pierluigi Calderoni
• Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Marcello Todaro
• Lyrics By – Francesco Di Giacomo (tracks: A1, A2, B2, B3, B4, B5), Vittorio Nocenzi (tracks: A1, A2, B2, B4, B5)
• Organ, Harpsichord, Synthesizer – Vittorio Nocenzi
• Piano, Piccolo Flute – Gianni Nocenzi
• Producer – Sandro Colombini*
• Vocals – Francesco Di Giacomo
• Written-By – Vittorio Nocenzi

Notes

Shipping Information

DOMESTIC SHIPPING 

1 LP [MEDIA MAIL] = $3.00 for first LP 
$1.00 per each additional LP 
(Double LPs count as 2 LPs) 

1CD [MEDIA MAIL] = $2.00 for first CD 
$0.50 per each additional CD 
(Double CD sets count as 2 CDs) 

10" EP's, 7" singles, and mixed sizes by weight. 

Will GLADLY combine shipping on multiple items. 

Priority Mail, delivery confirmation, and/or insurance provided upon request at buyer’s expense. Please contact me before purchase for an accurate quote. 

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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING 

USPS shipping rates for parcels sent outside the USA increased in January 2013, please see below. ALL customs forms will be marked with the actual value of contents; any import tariffs, duties levied, VAT, and postal taxes are the buyer's responsibility. This is done in compliance with the laws of the United States Postal Service and I will not waver from them, please do not ask me to break the laws of my country. 

SHIPPING TO ITALY, SOUTH AMERICA, EASTERN EUROPE/RUSSIA requires $13 additional fee for Registered Mail. I have lost packages shipping to these areas and will not send without.

United States Postal Service First Class International Mail (up to 4 pounds): 

1LP = $12 to Canada // $17 to Mexico // $20 International 
+ combined shipping by weight for any additional records 

1CD = $10 Canada// $13 to Mexico // $15 International 
+ combined shipping by weight for any additional cds. 

Priority Mail will be arranged for parcels over 4 pounds. 

Priority Mail, delivery confirmation, and/or insurance provided upon request at buyer’s expense. Please contact me before purchase for an accurate quote. 


All unsealed LP's are packed outside of the covers, in their protective inner sleeves, to avoid seam damage in transit. 

Record Grading

I visually grade all records using the classic Goldmine Standard, to which I have added EX (as have many others), but I do not use any other variant from the classic scale.  No NM- or EX+ (which are both EX), EX- VG+++ or Near Excellent (which are all VG+), or any such other nebulous grades.  I feel that nearly every collector will be more than pleased with anything listed EX or above in my auctions.

NM 
This is highest grade that I will assign to opened, handled records. The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.

Cover: Very minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible.

EX
Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked.

Cover: Minor disc impression or slight corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.

VG+
Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean.

Cover: Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits or tears. Corners may have small creases or fraying.

VG
Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole.

Cover: Covers are worn and used. Seams may be starting to split or may have been unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. (I use special archival-quality, non-yellowing, clear tape for all repairs.) There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork.

About

Any items offered for sale have come from my personal collection and are guaranteed to be in the condition listed. Many items were purchased used, though while in my posession they are in a climate controlled, pet free/smoke free home. Items have been graded under a 150w halogen light. 

I am happy to provide specific pictures upon request, to the best of my ability. 

Refund Policy

All items are guaranteed to be a represented by grades in the item description posted. Should a buyer feel the product received does not meet the stated item description, a full refund including return postage will be provided. If I make an error, I will make every effort to make it right either by refunding all costs involved, or adjusting the selling price to everyone's satisfaction.

Buyer has 14 days to return item from date received. Buyer must first contact seller to make arrangement for return shipment. Refunds will be made only after return shipment to, and re-inspection by the seller. I am not financially responsible for mishandling of parcels by the postal service.