LOVE Reel-To-Real (RSO SO 4804) Arthur Lee RARE US 1st Pressing STILL SEALED

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LOVE Reel-To-Real (RSO SO 4804) Arthur Lee RARE US 1st Pressing STILL SEALED
Original RARE and SEALED US first pressing of Love`s underrated swan song "Reel-To-Real" on RSO Records (December 1974).
"Featuring a bevy of horns, keys, and synth, Reel To Real sounds nothing like prior incarnations of Love. Gone were the trippy and ominous declarations of psych-freak, minor chord ghostly swirls, and dread that had populated earlier Love tunes. Instead, the album sways on the side of cheerfulness, plowing along accompanied by rhythmic grooves that rattle the bass channels of the speakers instead of airily filling the treble sides. The frenetically chugging “Who Are You” plays like a long lost AM-gold funk staple, all bell-bottoms and wild hair and pure groove. Similarly, “With a Little Energy” calls forth a rallying cry mantra worthy of the Staple Singers or Bill Withers. “Good Old Fashion Dream”, perhaps the album’s catchiest tune, shines through with pure James Brown and Al Green soulful joy. Below the surface, though, things aren’t as rosy as they may appear. There are still small doses of Arthur Lee despair percolating through. “Stop the Music” is noticeable for its’ arresting blues dirge delivery, while “Be Thankful for What You Got” slows things down to accompany Lee’s plea for appreciation and thankfulness. The album eventually finds its way back to the rock and roll ethos of Love’s earlier work as the final three songs’ arrangements shape their way back to familiar terrain: guitars, bass, drums, and subtler accompaniments." - Jeff Strowe, popmatters.com - December 2015
GRADING:
MINT(-) COVER, still fully SEALED. Please see photos for details.
- Straight from my personal vaults. 
- Small area of split shrink (at top, center) with very minor discolouring. However, no actual damage to cover whatsoever!

MINT(-) RECORD, still in its original sealed shrink.
- Unplayed record with beige RSO Records labels, as found on US first pressings.
- In true MINT(-) and SEALED condition, this copy of "Reel-To-Real" was released in December 1974. It comes to you from my personal collection.
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Initial shipping costs are $13 for all customers. After purchase and payment,  buyers within  the European Union will receive the appropriate refund of $4.