EX/EX, Zager & Evans “2525 (Exordium & Terminus)",1969,12"LP,RCA,LSP-4214,1st Ed

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EX/EX, Zager & Evans “2525 (Exordium & Terminus)",1969,12" LP,RCA,LSP-4214, 1st Stereo Edition, 180 grams, USA, and a True First Pressing in Germany (XPRS-5230/1), with “Dynagroove” technology, and is in like-new condition in a full laminated smooth surface front and back cover. This great original example, little played and offering superb sound throughout, is one to please most collectors who simply want to treasure the analogue experience of this 1960s classic. One of the “Four Coloured Photoprints”, indicated on the cover, is included.

  "In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)" was written by Richard (Rick) S. Evans. The song warned of the dangers of technology, portraying a future in which the human race was destroyed by its own technological and medical innovations. The last stanza of the song suggests mankind undergoes a continuing cycle of birth, death and rebirth. As Zager and Evans, the duo was backed by Mark Dalton, also a Nebraska native, on bass. Their first drummer, Paul Maher, was later replaced by another Nebraskan, Dave Trupp. Trupp and Dalton were also the rhythm section in the popular Liberation Blues Band and backed Evans on some solo demo material prior to Zager and Evans's recording of "In the Year 2525" in 1968.

"In the Year 2525" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969. It claimed the No.1 spot for six weeks. It also topped the charts in the UK. It was No.1 on July 20, 1969, in the United States, the date of the first manned moon landing, by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. It continued to top the charts while the Woodstock Music Festival was going on. It was nominated for a special Hugo Award that same year. It sold over four million copies by 1970 and was awarded a gold disc by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in July 1969.”

  The distinctive RCA/Victor(Gema) Orange colored label is in almost pristine condition with the base color extending neatly into the unworn spindle hole and the black type is still perfectly crisp and readable in Mint condition. We purchased all of our vintage LPs new and always kept them in a climate controlled, smoke-free environment and were mostly handled and played by only knowledgeable, mature, and careful individuals.

 The vinyl is almost pristine and gleams like a brand new album and the stereo sound quality is as clear as a bell. There are several very fine, light scratches and scuff on both sides but this LP still plays through all the tracks with a perfect sound quality: no pops, sticking, jumps, but with only slightly detectable crackle on both side and most tracks. The sound quality is simply still good with no distortion and no groove wear, with only superb, clear and precise audio. It comes in its original label cut-out plain white inner sleeve.  

 The 1969 original, fully laminated glossy cover is sturdy, clean, fresh and still lustrous and intact condition, with songs listing and credits on the back side. There is some minor vinyl bulge and rubbing on the open end of the front cover but the back is unaffected and has songs listing and credits and is still distinctly solid and crisp with 47 years of gentle aging and wear.

 Both sides are in EX brilliant condition with minor creases and edge rubbing on the front and back sides, normal spinal wear all around the edges, but no rips, tears, splits, and only some shelf-wear corner folds and scuffs, but still very flat looking. The opening edge is beautifully straight with barely any feathering.

  I use special made, secure record mailers and always ship vinyl outside of the jacket to prevent seam splits.