CLEAN 1971 PROMO RODRIGUEZ REALITY Detroit SPEDDING
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1971 rare & sought underground Deroit singer songwriter collectible
RODRIGUEZ
Coming From Reality
\ USA - SUSSEX SXBS 7012 - STEREO
RARE and sought 1971 original with cool die-cut specially designed cover ...This is a very scarce "promotional" collectible by the mysterious figurehead musician who delivered brilliant flowing melodies in "Coming From Reality"
A gritty street wise singer/guitarist songwriter, Rodriguez recently had this album reissued due to an overflow of collector demand ... The Detroit underground artist blossoms with compelling tales from the reality of life in the city, working the small clubs and bar dives featuring vivid lyrical painted pictures behind sparse, but great playing that includes the masterful splatter guitarist Chris Spedding ('Battered Ornaments', etc)
Recorded in 1971 London with producer Steve Rowland, a former Hollywood actor, Coming From Reality opens with a stunner; "Climb Up on My Music" ~ an infectious organ-heavy Steppenwolf/Santana jam with a screaming guitar riff which will get the listeners attention in a hurry followed by "Halfway Up the Stairs" exuding a sweet mellow groove full of good vibes. Rodriguez delivers some pointed observations on other tracks like "A Most Disgusting Song", a droll, narration told from the vantage point of a dive bar...
So a mystery was born and a mysterious lost album was sought after many years after its release. Record shops started getting bombarded with requests for "Coming From Reality" from young collectors who weren't even born when "Climb Up On My Music" was an underground hit. Word got around that Polygram couldn't re-release it because they had absolutely nothing. The masters were missing. They didn't even have a copy of the LP. There were no concrete cold facts about the artist known as Rodriguez. It is not known if he is even alive or dead. Any musicologist detectives out there?
The answer: The Rodriguez story keeps gathering pace. A Swedish documentary company are working on a feature length documentary about the enigmatic performer's life and music, and Rodriguez is planning to bring his live show to the UK and Europe come Spring/Summer, along with further North America touring.
"It's an extraordinary trip," says Rodriguez of his new lease on life. "It feels like Picasso, Monet. All these exciting new thoughts coming at me. It's global. I'm lucky to have this second chance. It's very real and totally unexpected."
Here, the rare, sought after, first pressing On "Sussex" Records, a promotional collectible that's become harder to find than you would realize.
Climb up on My Music
4:43
A Most Disgusting Song
4:43
I Think of You
3:19
Heikki’s Suburbia Bus Tour
3:15
Silver Words
1:58
Sanrevan Lullaby - Lifestyles
6:31
To Whom It May Concern
3:15
It Started Out So Nice
3:46
Halfway Up the Stairs
2:17
Cause
5:27
CONDITION: The trippy gimmix gatefold sleeve has a small promotional sticker at bottom left which enhances the value ... the seams are strong, the track listings are circled by thin pen (nothing bad) otherwise tight and sound, looks great "EX" (excellent), would have been M- if not for DJ radio station 'highlights'
The vinyl is clean VG++ to "EX" (excellent), at worse some light, thin and short hairline scuffs, that's all, vast majority of both sides has clear smooth grooves....
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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