Manfred Mann Chapter Three LP 1st Oz RARE Fontana PSYCH Jazz PROG Rock EX+ g/f
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NOTE : All LP’s have been cleaned and played (except where Mint) to determine an accurate grading as possible ; if anything they have been under-graded to be on the safe side as collectors will always have slightly different interpretations on quality however I definitely feel you can bid with confidence here. …Thanks.
Item : 12” album – gatefold sleeve
Artist : Manfred Mann Chapter Three
Title : Self-Titled
Year : 1969
Issue : Australian 1st and only pressing – Fontana label # 847 902 VTY
********************************* A wonderful and now decidedly RARE Aussie pressing of this fisrt of two offerings by Manfred Mann Chapter Three, an experimental jazz-psych-prog rock reaction following the end of the 60’s hit factory of the original Manfred Mann.
Without doubt there is some very cool and some stunning material here … definitely not your usual jazz-pop-rock fusion at all as it rises well above that and rests somewhere above and beyond in a pretty unique space. Regarded as a top class bit of work with interesting sax and bass wrapt around unusual vocals that really makes for something quite different and totally enjoyable…. Very catchy fusion that’s a bit unlike anything else and why others rate this as a real gem that captures Manfred at his jazziest and at his very best……proto-prog to some degree even … heavy in parts bridged with horns and reeds resulting in a consistently good sound that is difficult not to like even you’re a straight-out prog-rock buff.
In a nutshell a great (mostly) jazz-rock album with terrific progressive and psychedelic rock moments scattered throughout.
Rarely seen on this yellow Fontana label and a beaut find for collectors.
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Songs :
A1. Travelling Lady
A2. Snakeskin Garter
A3. Konekuf
A4. Sometimes
A5. Devil Woman
B1. Time
B2. One Way Glass
B3. Mister You're a Better Man Than I
B4. Ain't It Sad
B5. A Study in Inaccuracy
B6. Where Am I Going
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CONDITION : see 4 photos above.
Vinyl - play-tested completely both sides : Looks and plays superbly with a brilliant clean and crisp sound. Barely a mark. Glorious shine. A couple of faint / very light pops noticeable in the quietest parts which are sparse in anycase. A real beauty and rated EX+ in the main … other parts are Near Mint.
Labels : Clean. No spindle marks.
Sleeve : original laminated gatefold outer cover in great condition. No splits. No writing. No marks. No creasing. Some minor peeling at lower edge which is acceptable considering it’s 40+ year age. The spine is perfect as is the inner cover.
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POSTAGE COSTS (albums are professionally packed and shipped with an outer protector plastic sleeve) :
To anywhere in Australia is AU$8.00. For 2 or 3 x LP’s the cost is $15.00.
For extra items costs will depend upon weight and destination however I will do my best to keep the combined total at a minimum. Australia Posts sliding rate scale often allows 10 albums to be posted for around $20.00, again dependent upon total weight and distance travelled.
1st class Air-Mail OVERSEAS :
NEW ZEALAND - $12 AUS
ASIA and JAPAN- $14 AUS
USA, CANADA, MIDDLE EAST - $16.00 AUS
EUROPE & REST OF THE WORLD - $20.00 AUS
PACKING INFORMATION :
Records will be packed outside their sleeves in a plastic bag between two strong pieces of cardboard for safe arrival.
PAYMENT METHODS :
within Australia : 1. Paypal (quickest and easiest) OR 2. Bank Deposit (this may take a day or two to confirm)
International : Paypal
Thanks for your interest in this item.
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