Products of the Morticians-Soul Clinic-'67 New Orleans Garage/Fuzz Psych 45-HEAR

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Products of the Morticians-

Soul Clinic/Why

(Scare 101) 

This is a RARE 1967 US Psych 45!

Vinyl has NO scratches, but has some loss of lustre.

It does NOT affect play.

We'll grade it VG++.

It plays and sounds GREAT!

Hear the actual record above.

If the buyer is outside the US, we MUST send it USPS registered mail. The shipping cost listed INCLUDES this.

For more info on the band, below is a bio written by original member Jerry Montalbano. 

Products of the Morticians (1965-1970) was a 5 piece rock (Soul/Garage Punk, HI-Energy Fuzz Punk) made up of Jerry Montalbano (Singer/Organist), David Power (Lead Guitarist), Brian Rodriguez (Drummer), Rooster (Bassist) and rhythm guitarist, Bob Waller. All hailed from Harahan, Louisiana located along the mighty Mississippi upstream 7 miles from and a suburb of New Orleans LA. 

After the record's release in the Spring of 1967, the group's name was shortened to The Morticians. This was the single recorded in Memphis, Tennessee by the Morticians (Side A: Soul Clinic), written and sung by Jerry Montalbano (whom also played bass, lead/rhythm guitar, upright bass, congas, background vocals) was in the music business from June 1963 to November 1977. 

Jerry also recorded with other artists locally. After the 1970 disbanding of the group went on to play as a keyboardist with other groups such as Southern Heat with Hector Nieves/Ronnie Boudreaux/Dale Boudreaux and Calvin Goudin as well as Nantucket with Gary Gaspard (now deceased) from 1973-1977. 

Jerry also was in backup groups for many of the successful New Orleans-based Rhythm-and-Blues performers of the 1950's-1970's. The list of names included Ernie K-Doe (Certain Girl/Mother-in-Law), Benny Spellman (Fortune Teller), Oliver Morgan (Who Shot the La La), Art and Aaron Neville (of The Meters/Neville Brothers fame), Lee Dorsey (Ya Ya/Holy Cow) and many, many other artists including Bourbon Street's Chris Owens. 

Side B of the Soul Clinic recording ("Why") was sung by Brian Rodriquez and had backup in a 4 vocal accompaniment. It was written by the late, Bennie Lobrano who was the group's manager for the first 2 years, and ironically due to Jerry's 20 yr. old naive business skills allowed his name as writer with him on Soul Clinic. He actually played no part in the writing portion but played a huge part in the recording expense help and distribution.

Although only 1000 records were pressed, the songs made local distribution and success to help the group's business gigs as that time's distribution would have taken larger pockets of money during an era that depended up DJ's payola and playing time, few who wanted to air it without compensation.

Never-the-less, the Soul-Clinic song received popularity on its own having been played as part of the Mortician's flagship song during the 1967-68 years in local clubs and engagements. The high-energy song was influenced by a few of Jerry's favorite artists that included Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and John Fred and the Playboys (1967). 

Since the advent of the Internet, Soul Clinic became viral on the Internet and to this day is being admired by many classic artists and record aficionados with its energy and is considered a timeless classic lasting 45 years by 2012 - and still listed to regularly worldwide.

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All flaws worth noting to potential buyers (scratches, MINOR warps, cut out holes, saw marks, split cover seams, writing, etc.) WILL be listed in the item descriptions.

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Near Mint (NM): Our highest grade. The item looks new/unused. With vinyl, it may have never seen a turntable. Covers are bright and crisp. NO splits or writing. Posters have NEVER been hung!

Near Mint Minus (NM-): An item that has VERY little (if any) use. The item looks NEARLY new. Vinyl may have LIGHT paper scuffing (light surface discoloration visible under the light caused by either contact with the paper inner sleeve or sometimes a minor pressing flaw; SCUFFS DON'T AFFECT PLAY). Covers may have a minor flaw such as a small wear spot or mark, but look otherwise NM. Ususally these small imperfections will not bother anyone but the most discerning collector.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (VG++): Also known as Excellent Plus Plus (EX+): An item with a more noticible flaw, such as a scuff line on vinyl (a LIGHT surface mark that can be seen, but NEVER heard) or MINOR ring wear on the cover. Again, flaws that are minor and perfectly acceptable to most collectors.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+): Also known as Excellent (EX): Items that have been played, but cared for. Vinyl may have multiple scuffs or some LIGHT scratches that cannot be felt by lightly brushing with the fingernail. Vinyl should still play fine, usually with no noise. Covers may have light ringwear or edge wear. They may have minor writing or creasing. Still, flaws should not stop the collector from enjoying the item.

VERY GOOD (VG): Items show wear. Records may have light scratches. They should PLAY THROUGH with NO skips or repeats, but MAY have some popping, ticking or backround noise. Covers may have heavy ringwear,  light staining, writing,etc., but will still be intact. VG records are good filler copies for collectors to fill a gap, or good copies for the less discerning record buyers. VG records are NOT trashed COPIES!

VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-): These items usually look rough. The only items we list in this condition are rare titles that someone may want to own, regardless of condition.

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