Bob Weir ACE Vinyl LP WB BS 2629 Mexicali Blues Grateful Dead VG++ First Edition

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Bob Weir ACE Vinyl LP - WB BS 2629 (1972) with Members of the Grateful Dead VG++ First Edition with Mexicali Blues and Playing in the Band
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and Cover. Very nice copy.
Ace is an album by Grateful Dead singer and guitarist Bob Weir. His first solo album, it was released in 1972. It is essentially a Grateful Dead album, as almost all of the members of The Grateful Dead at the time played on it. In fact "Mexicali Blues" later appeared on the Grateful Dead album Skeletons from the Closet, and "One More Saturday Night" was first issued as a European single, in the guise of "Grateful Dead with Bobby Ace", to promote the band's then-imminent Europe '72 tour. Likewise, a live version of "Playing in the Band" had been released the previous year on Grateful Dead, having already been added to the band's repertoire. Dead bassist Phil Lesh explained "One by one we sidled into the studio, saying things like 'Bob, I really like that tune – got a bass player for it yet?' or 'Hey Bob, need some keyboards on that ballad?' Drawn in by the new songs, we eventually assembled the whole band (minus Pig, who was still trying to regain his health) at Wally Heider’s [studio] and finished the album in a burst of enthusiasm. Bob’s songwriting had taken a great leap forward".
Track listing
Side one 1. "Greatest Story Ever Told" Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Robert Hunter 3:43 2. "Black-Throated Wind" Weir, John Perry Barlow 5:42 3. "Walk in the Sunshine" Weir, Barlow 3:05 4. "Playing in the Band" Weir, Hart, Hunter 7:38
Side two 5. "Looks Like Rain" Weir, Barlow 6:12 6. "Mexicali Blues" Weir, Barlow 3:28 7. "One More Saturday Night" Weir 4:31 8. "Cassidy" Weir, Barlow 3:41
Personnel Bob Weir – lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, production Jerry Garcia – lead guitar, production; pedal steel guitar on "Looks Like Rain", backup vocals on "Greatest Story Ever Told" Keith Godchaux – piano, organ, production Bill Kreutzmann – drums, percussion, production Phil Lesh – bass guitar, production; backup vocals on "Mexicali Blues"


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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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