FM “Direct to Disc” Original Canadian Prog Rock Psych Labyrinth M-

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FM “Direct to Disc” Original Canadian Labyrinth M-

1978/Canada/Labyrinth Records LBR-1001….. here’s a clean original pressing of this rare Canadian lp . The gatefold cover is in strong VG++ condition with light corner wear, slight shelf wear and very light wear on inner gatefold, otherwise the cover is clean and solid with no splits or delete. The vinyl is in glossy m- like brand condition as if you just got home from the store with it! Don't miss this gorgeous copy! Please check my listings for other rock and psych lp’s. Good luck and thanks for looking!

Cover = vg++

Vinyl = m-

The album was made using the direct to disc recording method, in which recording tape is not used. This method requires that the group perform two 15-minute sides live in the studio with no overdubs. The recording is mixed live and transcribed to the master disc as it is being performed. This was a briefly popular format in the 1970s, and like all albums made this way, it was a limited edition, because only so many copies can be pressed from the master disc.

The album was mostly instrumental, consisted of one piece on each side, and was issued on a small label called Labyrinth Records, catalogue number LBR-1001, which suggests it was likely the label's first (and possibly only) release. It was well received by critics who compared the first side to a blend of Yes, King Crimson, and Lighthouse, while the second side took on a jazz feel, concluding with the sound of an unusual instrument: an alpha wave brain monitor plugged into a synthesizer, translating drummer Martin Deller's live brainwaves into a throbbing hum.

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U.S.A.  Air

$12 – no Insurance or tracking

$18 Tracked w/insurance

Canada Expedited

$10-$14 PLUS HST - Depends on Location

Tracking and Insurance Included

Worldwide Air

$20-$24 Depends on Location-no Insurance or tracking

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I REMOVE RECORDS FROM THE COVERS TO AVOID SEAM SPLITS, IF IT'S SEALED I WILL LEAVE IT SEALED UNLESS YOU LET ME KNOW OTHERWISE. ALL USED RECORDS CLEANED ON A VPI RECORD CLEANING MACHINE.

PLEASE PAY WITHIN 7 DAYS UNLESS DISCUSSED BEFORE AUCTIONS END. IF NO CONTACT OR PAYMENT IS MADE THE ITEM WILL BE RE-LISTED AND I WILL FILE A NON PAYMENT CLAIM TO RECOVER MY COSTS. PLEASE DO NOT USE E-BAY CHECK OUT, I WILL SEND YOU THE CORRECT INVOICE. I WILL CONTACT YOU AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT ME TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO DO THE SAME! THANKS AND GOOD LUCK!!

GRADING

MINT: I consider only New Unplayed or Sealed items.

NM or M- or Mint Minus is the same to me, very clean with clean visual appearance and sound, there may be a couple of light inaudible hairline scuffs or such and will be mentioned in the listing, a Mint- record looks and plays clean. Same for the cover. Very clean with no delete or other issues.

EXCELLENT: still very collectable for most, visually and sonicly clean. A handful of light inaudible scuffs, or hairlines. Cover will be clean with little wear, or delete. No splits.

VG++ still a very nice copy with minimal wear, the vinyl will retain it's original gloss and can have a few minor scuffs/scratches that don't affect play very much. Cover will have slight shelf wear, and or delete, minor split.

VG+ the vinyl will still retain much original gloss with a bit more scuffs and/or scratches. If I list a rare or desirable item with a lower grade, I will try to list all defects.