PUDDING Magic Bus 1967 UK FREAKBEAT PSYCH WHO 45 LISTEN

$

50

WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS…

THE PUDDING "Magic Bus" b/w "It's Too Late"

Original 1967 45 on the UK DECCA label

Sticker residue on label

Vinyl:  Plays VG with some pops and crackle (check clip)

Fascinating little single from the Pudding circa 1967 – yeah, “Magic Bus” is the Who song.  But it ain’t a cover, because the Pudding actually recorded it FIRST, before the Who did.  How is this possible, you ask?  Well, Pete Townshend wrote “Magic Bus” back in 1966 but didn’t follow through with the recording for a few more years.  Meanwhile, it somehow fell into the hands of the Pudding, who saw its marketability and recorded a version that was remarkably similar to the eventual version recorded by the Who.  But remember, the Pudding had no idea how the Who’s version would sound since it wasn’t recorded yet.  Kinda interesting how similar the two are then, isn’t it?  So mebbe the Who’s version is a cover of the Pudding’s song then, even though it was written by the Who.  Confused?  So were the record buying public, who dismissed the Pudding’s version and instead waited until the Who’s version came out.  Which proves that it ain’t necessarily quality the public wants, but brand name recognition.  Which is kinda why the Pirates of the Caribbean movies always do so well at the box office.  Flipside “It’s Too Late” is an equally bouncy beat pop song with orchestration and handclaps galore.  Written by Carole King.  Just kidding.

 HEAR IT!

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First class shipping is $4.00 in the US, with each additional record only $1 additional shipping.  Delivery confirmation included in the shipping costs.  Air mail shipping to Canada starts at $6 US, each additional record $2 shipping.  Air mail shipping everywhere else in the world starts at $8 US, with each additional record only $3 shipping.  

I try to grade as best as I can, and I list as many blemishes/imperfections I can find (writing, ringwear, scuff marks, etc.) – Also, please note that I DO listen to these albums – I may not listen to every track, but my grades are based on LISTENING, not just looking at it, since chances are you’ll be listening to the record you buy, not just looking at it.  Most of the albums I sell are the ones I’ve enjoyed for years – and I treat my records with kid gloves.  But sounds speak louder than words, so check out the sound clips below – they’re from the actual record you’re bidding on. 

SHIPPING AND PACKAGING

Listen, I buy a bunch of records too (when I’m not getting outbid at the last second, which is more often than not) – and I know what it’s like to get a rare, one-of-a-kind album packaged dangerously in a flimsy bubblewrap package.  I hate that too.  So rest assured, I ALWAYS package albums with stiff cardboard reinforcements, same for 45s.  And yes, the records are removed from the sleeves (for albums).  I ship out once a week, every Friday, because I have a regular day job.  But I’d be willing to give that up if you’d all be so kind as to bid my items up to stupidly high amounts. 

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NOW IT’S YOUR TURN…

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