COMMON PEOPLE of the people,by the people,for the people 1969 LP Capitol ST-266

$

250

• Title: Of The People / By The People / For The People From The Common People
• Artist: The Common People
• Year: 1969  *original 1st pressing; Lime green ''target'' labels Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville pressing per O etched in runouts and 16 printed on the back cover.
• Label: Capitol *Jacksonville Press: Matrix Info [Matrix (Side A//B runout etched): ST1 266 W1 #1 O // ST2 266 W1 #1 O] 
• Catalog #: ST-266  stereo
• Track Listing: see photos 
• Vinyl: EX  play grade  *vinyl displays a nice glossy luster and even though there are some faint spindle marks, record plays excellent without any noise issues; condition of labels are as seen in photos
• Cover: VG+  *two cut-holes top rh; seam wear worn through at some spots; corner wear
• Notes: This is sole album by the moody psychedelic pop outfit produced by Lord Tim Hudson (manager of garage heroes the Seeds and the Lollipop Shoppe) and the first three tracks arranged by David Axelrod. The result is an "ambitious fusion of the experimental pop of the Beach Boys, Love and The Velvet Underground with modern classical strings. The record stands as a small masterpiece of brooding, late-night psychedelia. " (Rockastereia)

GRADING STANDARDS: 

Mint (M): A Mint record and cover must both appear to be absolutely perfect in every way. For this reason the grade is seldom used, even with sealed albums where the record itself can only be assumed to be mint.
Near Mint (NM): A nearly perfect record will play perfectly with no imperfections during playback. The disc is shiny and should show no obvious signs of wear. An LP cover should still be close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident. The jacket should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects.
Excellent (EX): An excellent record or jacket will have a minimum of audible or visual imperfections. The record may show some signs of having been played, but has been handled and played very carefully. The disc may have light paper scuffs or spindle marks, but there is no appreciable lessening in sound quality. Covers will show only minor signs of wear or age, and may have a cutout marking and some slight signs of handling or wear, including a tiny bit of ring wear and/or creasing.
Very Good Plus (VG+): A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not effecting the actual playback as a whole.  Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs, spindle marks or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be minimal and barely noticeable. An LP cover may have slight signs of light storage wear or aging, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner.
Very Good (VG): Many of the defects seen in a VG+ record will be more pronounced on a VG album, with the vinyl displaying visible signs of handling and playing. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of the LP covers, although none of the flaws should be overwhelming, and limited to no more than a couple. 
Good (G) Good Plus (G+): Record can be played without skipping, although it will have significant surface noise, scratches and visible groove wear. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback. Jackets will have even more pronounced defects than a VG cover, with seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, water damage or other defects will be present.

PACKAGING & SHIPPING:

• All records are sleeved in a new paper sleeve, removed from jacket to prevent any seam splitting, and then shipped inside a poly album sleeve. 
• Shipping discounts are available when buying more than one item. Calculated shipping rules have been set up that that automatically combine multiple purchases into one shipment. You can also purchase multiple items and request an invoice with a combined items shipping charge.

MISCELLANEOUS:

• All pictures are actual images of the item for sale.
• Michigan residents will be charged 6% state sales tax on their purchase, including shipping & handling charges. 
• In the case of sealed record albums, I can only assume that the vinyl is in Mint condition.  If you purchase a sealed record & want to ensure it is indeed new & unplayed  prior to shipping,  let me know and I will be glad to open and inspect the disc. 

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