GENEVIEVE WAITE ROMANCE IS ON THE RISE JOHN PHILLIPS AVEDON MAMAS CHEESECAKE

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     This auction is for the album by GENEVIEVE WAITE -- ROMANCE IS ON THE RISE.   It was released on the Paramour record label in 1974, catalogue number PR5088 SD.  This record is a white label promotional copy!

    Some great session men appear on the tracks; David Spinozza on lead guitar, and Rick Marotta on drums.  John Phillips, of Mamas and the Papas fame, plays acoustic guitar, wrote most of the songs, and did the orchestral arrangements.  She and John were married in 1972 till 1985, and had two kids (Bijou and Tamerlane).  She was a South African actress, singer and former model.

     Famed photographer Richard Avedon took the sexy cheescake photos on the front and back covers.  

      The cover is in very good condition.  There's really not too much wrong with it.  NO split seams.  Some very minor surface wear, four short creases/bends along the front left side of the cover (photo #2 shows a couple of them).  The back cover has some light ringwear along the top and bottom (photo #4).  Along the back cover open edge, the cover slick is becoming apart from the cardboard.  Not a lot...just along the very tip of the edge (photos #5 & #6).

     The album is also in very good condition.  I play-tested the album.  If you haven't heard this gem, Ms. Waite sings in this high-pitched Betty Boop-like voice...reminds me a little of Rickie Lee Jones, but nowhere near as bluesy.  Papa John was obviously calling in a lot of favors to make this record!  Anyway, there are NO skips.  Being in VG condition, there are pops/tics here and there on every song, but not constantly.  Some moderate surface wear, mostly between tracks and at the beginning of the first song on side one.

     If you want to add this record to your collection...now is the time to get one in pretty good condition at a VERY low price!

     If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest.  Thanks again for looking...during these most troubled times...

US Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to West Coast):

$ 4.00  1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 11.95  1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

Mexico (First Class International) ***

$ 16.60  1st LP, $ 2.50 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 18.60  1st LP, $ 4.00 each additional (up to 4 total).

For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.

NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 US. (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (sturdy custom mailer, poly sleeve, filler pad).

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact.Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise.Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks.Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty banged-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can.Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times.I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.