GAMMA RAY (QOTSA/Kyuss) "If Only Everything" 7"
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Hi folks.
If you've clicked this then you no doubt know all about this single so I'll spare you the lengthy details save to say this is the first release by Queens Of The Stone Age from back in 1996 on Frank Kozik's Mans Ruin record label. It's under their original name Gamma Ray. They had to change the name because of a Helloween offshoot band that came before them so they ended up as QOTSA. They should probably thank the Helloween guys.
Tracks are "If Only Everything" (later renamed "If Only" on the first album) and "Born To Hula"
Here's a load of blurb about this 7" at Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/Gamma-Ray-If-Only-Everything/release/650009
This is a super rare record. Depending on who you listen to, the label pressed either 1000 or 2000 of them. The first half of the run had one label design, the second half another. This one (with it's "G" design label) is from the first half of the run. There was a repress at some point as well on different coloured vinyl but this is the original on transparent (slightly greeny blue tinged) vinyl. It's packaged with a single sheet folded inlay and a white sleeve inside a plastic bag. There's also a little photocopied inlay that says "This is the Gamma Ray featuring Josh Homme of Kyuss fame. It is NOT that guy from Helloween or whatever."
Condition is near mint. The vinyl itself is as close to mint as a second hand record can be. Seriously. I am fairly sure I have never played it. I have photographed the vinyl surface as well as I can to show this. The inlay is in near mint condition also - there are some slight marks across the top edge from taking the inlay out of the plastic bag but that's it. The photocopied inlay paper has a crease across one corner. It was like that when I bought it, these little disclaimers were chucked in after manufacture. I've resisted the temptation to re-copy it!
There you go. These don't come up often, certainly not in as nice condition as this. Have a look at some past sales prices on these here: http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=gamma+ray
I've set a BIN price of the same as the last UK sale went for. If you want this then click the trigger and save yourself a bidding war.
Some boring stuff: I accept Paypal, cheque or cash on collection. Postage is set for standard post to your part of the world. If you'd like to receive it by registered mail or you have other specific postage requests then just contact me and we can work it out no problems. Check my feedback to see I've been selling stuff when I'm broke for over 10 years with no complaints and many very happy buyers. By buying this you can feel safe in the knowledge that you're contributing to me getting my amps fixed so in some small way you're not only owning an awesome and rare 7" you're also facilitating the making of rock music at the same time. Also check my other auctions for a few more rare records, notably a Desert Sessions 7&8 double 10". Any questions just ask 'em and I'll answer you speedily and honestly.
Good luck!
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