LILY- Kraut Rock PROG vinyl PSYCH Record LP BELLAPHON

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104

YOU ARE BIDDING ON,  a GERMAN IMPORT 33 1/3 rpm VINYL LP PRESSING by - Lily - "V.C.U.   we see you" on Bellaphon (19144).

SIDE A. - in those times - which is this - pinky pigs

SIDE B. - doctor martin - i'm lying on my belly - eyes looking from the mount of flash

GRADES*
VINYL           M-
COVER         VG-  two inch seam split top right at opening - shows stress at opening  - lower left corner shows stress - corners slightly rounded

*grading policy outlined below

Like many groups, Lily from Frankfurt, Germany, was one of those one-LP wonders. They were not too different than many other European rock groups in the early 1970's that blended jazz and rock, though their sound was more harsh and unconventional than most of their contemporaries.
In 1968 guitarist Manfred Schmid and bassist Wilfried Kirchmeier, who had played in the beat band the Mods since 1965, decided to form a political band and were soon joined by saxophonist Hans-Werner Steinberg and vocalist Helmut Burghardt, previously with a soul group, and percussionist Manfred Schlagmuller.

The new group remained nameless for a couple years. By 1969 Burhardt departed and after the band toyed with and then rejected the completely instrumental outlook, Kirchmeier took over vocals. By 1970 they finally came up with a name, Monsun, and by December they had their first gig. By the next year they became a fixture in the Frankfurt music scene, and in the spring of 1972 they recorded a demo tape. Most of their material started from strange lyrics and musical ideas from Schmid, which would then be arranged by Kirchmeier, and then embellished in the rehearsal room by the others. Steinberg went to India for six months in the middle of 1972, and was replaced by Klaus Lehmann on guitar, and though intended only as a temporary replacement, when Steinberg returned in October, Lehmann remained and Monsun became a quintet.

With the demo tape and a couple dates at Frankfurt's famous Zoom Club, the band came to the attention of Peter Hauke, producer for the Bellaphon label, and he eagerly signed the band. In January of 1973 Monsun had three days in the Dierks Studios to record and mix the six tracks of the LP. Bellaphon also insisted that the group change their name, deciding to market them as a glam-rock band. Thus, the band became Lily and their album cover sported a photo of the group in women's clothing and makeup. The LP, V.C.U. (We See You) was released in the spring of 1973, and the group was criticized for the glam-rock marketing while Bellaphon didn?t do much to support the album?s sales.

Unless noted, every record is an original issue for the label and catalog number given.  Here is a brief explanation of our grading system, followed by an overview of abbreviations you may encounter for cover and or label.

• SS  Still Sealed - in factory-fresh condition
• M  Mint - I don't use this grade.
• M- Mint Minus - a near perfect, probably unplayed record
• VG+  Very Good Plus close to like new with only superficial signs of use that dont affect play. Only well cared for records will grade out to VG+. Will satisfy all but the most demanding collector.

• VG Very Good - a used, reasonable copy. There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but still quite nice.
• VG- Very Good Minus - significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise.
• G+ Good Plus. In the record world, 'Good' is not good! From here on down (Fair, Poor), we're talking about beat-up records.

• co = drill hole in label or jacket (or saw mark/cut corner on cover)
• cw = cover wear
• dj = promotional issue 45
• djt = dj timing strip (12" x 4" white sticker on cover detailing titles and playing time)
• es = electric stereo (the record industrys sorry attempt at giving stereo-like sound characteristics to mono recordings)
• lbl = label
• ps = picture sleeve (for 45's)
• pc = picture cover (hard cover usually 45rpm Eps)
• re = reissue

• sl = slight
• sm= small
• tobc = tag on back cover
• tol = tag on label
• wlp = white label promo
• woc = writing on cover
• wol = writing on label
• #ol = number on label
• oc = on cover
• obc = on back cover
• promo stamp = usually gold embossed notice on jacket indicating that item intended for promotional use
• split seams, 4" split, 8" taped seam, etc... = all refer to cover damage

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