M- WOW TOPS 1967 Orig "SNAKES and HI-FI's" UK BEAT Psych ; the MONKS = ROCK
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$ 200
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Nov 3, 2024
Sold Date
Oct 27, 2024
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- MEGA RARE 1967 FIRST PRESS
- STAR CLUB ((ORIGINAL)) RECORDS
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- SNAKES and
- tHe Hi~Fi's
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- Germany - STAR CLUB - 158 035
- 1967 FINAL COLLECTION COPY
- BEAUTIFUL
- Original 1967 SELDOM SEEN and HIGHLY RATED HI-FI's ORIGINAL *STAR CLUB* pressing ... when is the last time or anytime you ever saw an original STAR-CLUB ?!?
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- ~ The HiFi's ~
- The HiFi's were a wonderful mid 60s London-based group that would eventually relocate to Germany and release the above Star-Club LP in 1967.
- Prior to the LPs release, the HiFi's (also known as
- the Hi-Fi’s) also released a series of strong singles. These singles were more in a UK 60's soul-beat style, pretty dang good and worth seeking out. The HI-FI's lineup consisted of Brian Bennett (vocals and keyboards), Mike Douglas (vocals and guitars), Malcolm Lenny (vocals and lead guitar), Gary Unwin (bass), and Mel Wright (drums).
- Nothing more, nothing less
Many UK groups would relocate to countries such as Germany or Italy because being a British Invasion group that played original electrified rock was seen as something special abroad. Many of these groups like the Rokes, the Primitives, and the Sorrows (a really reallly excellent group) would see great success and sell lots of records. - The HiFi's did pretty well in Germany and were an even better popular live group. This success allowed them to record their only album, Snakes and HiFi's.
- We've seen other magazines describe this LP as “a brilliant mixed bag of high-life grooves of an LP” or “one of the finest examples of the beat-bands-go-bonkers syndrome.” Some compare the HiFi’s guitar and rhythm section to that of the legendary Monks (a funhouse effect in which everything seems about ready to fall apart but the band pulls thru in the end to keep things together).
- Overall, it’s really hard to put a label on the HiFi's, they were pretty damn strong and unique.
There are a several bunch of great tracks on Snakes and HiFi's: examples remain: Tread Softly For The Sleepers (a great chunky mod psych track that reminds of late period UK "The Action"), "Snakes and Ladders," What’s A Bulb, I’m A Box, Calorie Ann (soaring vocals and whacked out lyrical concerns), Odd Man Out, You’re Haunting Me,,, My Cards Numbered 17, and the awesome but strange Uwe Aus Duisburg. - Just by looking at these titles one can tell that this music is NOT the typical beat psych fare.
- As mentioned before, this LP was recorded at a time when late 60's beat groups were experimenting with different sounds and turning to psychedelia, so there’s a bit of an advanced mid-60s sound – short 2 minute rock songs with a freaky edge.
- For those of you who love the Kinks, the Idle Race, the Move, the Tages and the Ro-d-y’s (a great group from the Netherlands), you’ll probably love this original '67 LP
- Standout picks are the buzzing organ psych of What’s a Bulb, which is an absolutely brilliant track, and Uwe Aus Duisburg. The latter track vaguely reminds of The Move with its galloping tempo and gonzoid lyrics. Other good ones are the Pet Sounds influenced You’re Haunting Me and the truly bizarre I’m A Box. Both of these tracks carry a unique mellow buzz and one may also note that I’m A Box was strangely released as a single (this track had no hit potential whatsoever). Incredibly hard to find - and THIS clean ...um, so pick one up if you can.
- Snakes and HiFi's is definitely an obscure gem and a must hear for fans of Brit psych.
btw, ? ~ “What’s A Bulb”?!
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- .Tread Softly For The Sleepers
Lead Vocals – Mick
.Here I Stand
Vocals – Brian, Gary, Mick
Vocals [Falsetto] – Malcolm
.Snakes And Ladders
Lead Vocals – Brian, Mick
.Grade 'A' Girl
Lead Vocals – Mick*
.What's A Bulb
Lead Vocals – Mick
.Calorie Ann
Lead Vocals – Mick*
.Up And Over
Lead Vocals – Mick*
.Odd Man Out
Lead Vocals – Mick*
.I'm A Box
Lead Vocals – Mick
.You're Haunting Me
Lead Vocals – Gary
- .Uwe Aus Duisburg
Lead Vocals – Mick - My Cards Numbered 17
Lead Vocals – Mick
No Two Ways
Lead Vocals – Mick
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- CONDITION:
- The cover: rated: near stunning M- you'll never (most likely) find better ...flat, square, 4 sharp corners , colors and issue, 1967, as near perfect as anyone will hope to find ...there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...wow, final collection copy
- The vinyl: Rated: M- beautiful, both sides are smooth shiny clean sides of glass ...BOTH "Star Club" labels are so clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
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