MINT SHRINK THE BEE GEES IDEA MOD POPSIKE CRAFT
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BEAUTIFUL MINT 1968 ORIGINAL IN SHRINK WRAP
THE BEE GEES
IDEA
\ USA - ATCO (pink white & tan) 33 - 253 - stereo
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TOP first pressing...
STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINK WRAPPER and beautiful MINT
1968 first pressing of the great(!) 3rd album by the then popsike swinging London crew who made crafty melodies that stick in your head...
By late 1968 the Bee Gees had already had a string of hit singles as well as two successful albums 'The Bee Gees 1st' and 'Horizontal'. In the summer of 1968 the Bee Gees scored their biggest hit to date with I'VE GOTTA GET A MESSAGE TO YOU (which reached #8 in the U.S). Captilizing on the single's success the band released their third album 'Idea' in September (it reached #17). Unlike their bright lush pop rock debut, or their colder more hard rocking follow up, 'Idea' was more of a transitional stage for the group as their are various styles of music on this album.
The band decided to issue I'VE GOTTA GET A MESSAGE TO YOU on the U.S. version of "IDEA" and for whatever reason it was omitted on the U.K. version. The other hit here is the follow up single I STARTEDA JOKE which was released in December of '68 (it followed the same success peaking at #6). Apart from those two hits the rest of the album is filled with wonderful progressive pop-rock & popsike blends of contrasting styles. LET THERE BE LOVE is a beautiful love ballad that could have been another big single. Both Barry and Robin's vocals are splendid on this one! The bouncy KITTY CAN and the catchy INDIAN GIN AND WHISKY DRY have a pop groove that grows with repeat listens. IN THE SUMMER OF HIS YEARS and DOWN TO EARTH are tragic ballads with catchy hooks. DOWN TO EARTH in particular is yet another great song with infectious melody. The title track IDEA, a typical crafted pop-rocker in the style of first three albums. WHEN THE SWALLOWS FLY is a nice tune with a great Barry Gibb vocal. I HAVE DECIDED TO JOIN THE AIRFORCE is a novelty rock tune but it's by no means the best track here. KILBURN TOWERS is an excellent smooth swing experimentation, Barry's vocals are once again wonderful here. The last track SWAN SONG is a beautiful yet powerful ballad that appropriately closes 'Idea'.
The Bee Gees were definetly becoming more confident as a group third time around. Their song writing was perhaps getting even better and 'Idea' was another success for the Gibbs. Although the two singles GOTTA GET A MESSAGE and I STARTED A JOKE are the true highlights, other songs like LET THERE BE LOVE, DOWN TO EARTH, IDEA, WHEN THE SWALLOWS FLY, KILBURN TOWERS and SWAN SONG proved that 'Idea' wasn't just two singles and bunch of filler.
1. Let There Be Love
2. Kitty Can
3. In the Summer of His Years
4. Indian Gin and Whiskey Dry
5. Down to Earth
6. Such a Shame
7. I've Gotta Get a Message to You
8. Idea
9. When the Swallows Fly
10. I Have Decided to Join the Airforce
11. I Started a Joke
12. Kilburn Towers
13. Swan Song
CONDITION: The cover is perfect...MINT ...original factory shrink wrap, though it looks brand new, it's 40+ years old. The copy to own.
The vinyl is all glossy clean and in top level M-
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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