John Fahey Vol 3 Dance of Death Takoma Original 1967 Score Pressing LP Booklet
  $   118

 


$ 118 Sold For
Sep 18, 2026 Sold Date
Sep 11, 2026 Start Date
10   Number Of Bids
  USA Country Of Seller
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Description

John Fahey – Vol 3: Dance of Death & Other Plantation Favorites
Label: Takoma Records – C-1004
Pressing Variant: Rare 1967 "Score Records" Pressing
Format: LP, Album
Country: US
Includes: Original multi-page liner notes/catalog booklet
Matrix / Runout Identifiers:

  • Side 1 Dead Wax: SCORE TAKOMA 4 Fahey 3-A [with hand-etched flower/flourish symbol]
  • Side 2 Dead Wax: SCORE TAKOMA 4 Fahey 3-B [with hand-etched flower/flourish symbol]
Up for sale is a highly sought-after, early variation of John Fahey's third volume, definitively identified by the "SCORE TAKOMA" runout etchings and the "SLS" flower mastering symbol. The included multi-page insert features the complete "Variations on the Dance of Death" text and the rare Takoma catalog listing up to The Great San Bernardino Birthday Party (C 1008), firmly establishing this as the prized 1967 vintage variant. Condition:
  • Record: VG+ (Very Good Plus). The disc retains a brilliant original gloss with only minimal, light surface sleeve wear that does not impact audio performance. The classic black Takoma labels are exceptionally clean with sharp text and minimal spindle wear.
  • Jacket: VG / VG+. Structurally beautiful with solid seams, a crisp spine, and no splits. Displays standard light age-toning and mild foxing on the white areas of the sleeve, perfectly consistent with an authentic 1960s jacket. Clear tape on upper and lower seams. 
  • Booklet: Included and in great condition. Crisp pages, clear text, and secure binding.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1 Wine and Roses
2 How Long
3 On the Banks of the Owchita
4 Worried Blues
5 What the Sun Said
Side 2
1 Revelation on the Banks of the Pawtuxent
2 Poor Boy
3 Variations on the Coocoo
4 The Last Steam Engine Train
5 Give Me Corn Bread When I'm Hungry
6 Dance of Death
An essential, top-tier collector's copy of an American Primitive guitar masterpiece. Fast and secure shipping in a dedicated cardboard record mailer with the record packed outside the jacket to prevent seam splits.
  • Domestic Shipping is $7.00 by Media Postal Service. First class postal service delivery time depends on distance (usually less than a week).  Please message me after the auction, if you prefer Priority Mail, which offers delivery in two to three days. Priority rates vary according to the destination.                    
  •  First class international mail service cannot track the item after it leaves the United States.
  • International customers who want insurance and/or tracking must use either registered or global express mail service. (These services are not available with first class postal international mail service.) Registered mail takes a week longer, due to security handling. International registered mail services for one record costs $19.00. Global Express Mail costs approximately $40.00. If the amount is less, I will refund you the difference. After winning a record, please notify me, if you desire these services. I can send you an amended Ebay invoice, with the desired shipping services.
  • There is a complete audio stream of at least one side of each record on the listing page. Occasionally the audio stream "times out" overseas, limiting the sound, to a brief "clip". If this happens, please email or message me, and I will try to make a correction. Here is my grading system:
  • NM- = record appears mostly new and uplayed
  • EX or VG++ = record looks great, may be a few light paper scuffs, plays like new.
  • VG+ = fairly nice copy, may be a few light marks, occasional tick or pop, but mostly clean sound.
  • VG = wear, scuffing, light scratches, ticks and pops, but a very playable copy.
  • VG- many scuffs or groove wear, plays with some noise, but still listenable.
  • G+ = a playable copy but very very worn, plays with lots of nois
  • G through G- = wall hanger
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