ORIG 1974 TOAD DREAMS - Hard PROG PSYCH ZEPPELIN a+
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MINTY CLEAN VINYL
RARE '74 ORIGINAL "FROG " LABEL FIRST PRESS!!!
TOAD
DREAMS
\ ITAL ITALY - FROG - FRL 3600
SUPER RARE "CLEAN" Original 1974 first pressing vinyl that is easily the rarest TOAD album, goes for $$$ in collector circles when/if available ...was issued ONLY in Italy on the impossibly obscure FROG label...The dark cover did not hold up well and finding a clean cover and record is near impossible, here, a survivor!! ....The mighty TOAD includes the amazing Vic Vergeat who is a legendary fretboard guitar burner ...and Cosimo Lampis who pounded the drums for BRAINTICKET
Toad's final album, "Dreams" was full of potential but, sadly, got unfairly buried in the wake of bigger '70s acts like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. It's a shame, too, because much of what was there, was the best work of the band's career. Normally Toad brought in guest singers to helm the vocal duties, but Dreams found powerhouse guitarist Vittorio Vergeat (aka "Vic") on the mike for all of the album's tracks -- and the kid was pretty darn good. Why Vergeat was so keen on handing off the microphone to others is a mystery, since his reedy voice was tailor-made to sit perfectly in Toad's alternately heavy and pastoral arrangements. Just give opening track, the skull ripping "Keep on Movin'" a spin and you'll wonder why TOAD went without major fame until 30 to 40 years later. The rest of the band was in tip-top shape as well, delivering both the hard-rockin' tracks and the tuneful melodics with equal facility. Maybe not the finest power trio in rock history, but certainly worthy of more major recognition than just a loyal following in the high dollars range of collectors circles.
Vittorio "Vic" Vergeat - guitar, vocals, piano
Cosimo Lampis - drums, percussion, vocals
Werner Fröhlich - bass, vocals
1. keep on movin' 4:19
2. dreams 5:44
3. let's get hi 3:20
4. electric rider 5:48
5. because you're not 4:23
6. you know who i am 5:50
7. boogin' on a saturday night 4:04
8. break down 5:18
CONDITION: The Cover: fragile and delicate the mostly dark cover is NEVER found without some shelf wear...this copy is WAY better than the few we've spotted, having just very slight shelf wear, VG++ and not pronounced, so while in the outer protective plastic cover it looks better than our grade ... no split seams, no bends, no writing and no tears ...top cover for this title, even though it's not mint.
The Vinyl: all very clean over both sides retaining the original shiny luster, "EX" (excellent) to M- and play beautiful....clean FROG labels to makes this package a must...
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
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 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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