Norman Greenbaum Spirit in the Sky Vinyl LP Reprise RS 6365 1st Pressing
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Norman Greenbaum Spirit in the Sky Vinyl LP - Reprise RS 6365 (1969) First Pressing with "Spirit in the Sky"
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Record was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover has great image, strong with no splits or writing, small cutout corner. Includes original Reprise inner sleeve.
Spirit in the Sky is the debut solo album by singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum. It contains his popular hit song, the title track "Spirit in the Sky".
Spirit in the Sky AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Norman Greenbaum was much stranger than his big hit "Spirit in the Sky" would suggest. Then again, that tune -- a confident, fuzz-toned paean to God, that sprit in the sky -- is hardly the most conventional of '70s AM anthems, so perhaps it isn't surprising that the album bearing the same title is all over the map, with sub-War low-riding anthems ("Junior Cadillac"), singer/songwriter introspection, eerie post-psychedelic pop (the genuinely unsettling "Marcy"), and utter oddities ("Canned Ham").
That, of course, means that it's far more fascinating than many soft rock curiosities of the early '70s, and the near-schizophrenic cavalcade of material means that the record doesn't hold together, but that's part of what makes it worth hearing. And while Greenbaum wasn't exactly a consistent songwriter, he did hit the mark several times ("Skyline," "Canned Ham," "Jubilee," and "Junior Cadillac" are all strong), and even the misfires are interesting and well-crafted, at least in terms of its early-'70s peers. This doesn't mean that it's a lost gem, but for listeners who want to dig into early '70s AM pop and soft rock, it's certainly worth hearing.
Tracklist
A1 Junior Cadillac 3:32 A2 Spirit In The Sky 3:57 A3 Skyline 3:10 A4 Jubilee 2:56 A5 Alice Bodine 3:37
B1 Tars Of India 3:00 B2 The Power 2:33 B3 Good Lookin' Woman 4:13 B4 Milk Cow 3:00 B5 Marcy 3:09
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.
MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.
NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear.
VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits.
GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.
GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.
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