RARE 1968 GOLD Van Dyke Parks SONG CYCLE Pet Sounds Spector SWINGING CALIF

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    RARE & WANTED ~~ 1968 "W-7" Warners Brothers

                    VAN DYKE PARKS

               SONG CYCLE

                       USA - GOLD - Warner Brothers - 1727

Nice original GOLD Warner Bros. first printing...

Highly sought, rare and *plays clean* .... 1968 collectible on the hard to find GOLD Warner Brothers label ... here's the reason:

48 years ago the album went under the radar of the listening public, when they found out, all copies scouped up, now exceedingly hard to find & righteously collectible. See: "Pet Sounds"

Former child actor Van Dyke Parks had reinvented himself as a songwriter, arranger, raconteur, and budding conceptualist when Warner Bros. bankrolled this brave, baroque 1968 debut, which has achieved true notoriety in the annals of '60s California poprock. More heard-of than heard, Song Cycle sailed against the tide of guitar-driven, blues-drenched rock to bet on the arrangements ambitions of Sgt. Pepper, weaving a conceptual tapestry from folk, Tin Pan Alley, and classical strands. In place of generational anthems or confessional love songs, Parks's coy, modest tenor offered intricate, impressionistic wordplay ripe with puns, multiple-entendres, and geopolitical allusions far beyond the pale of countercultural rock. On songs such as "The All Golden," "Palm Desert," and "Laurel Canyon Blvd.," you'll hear poetic links to Brian Wilson's most convoluted, internalized soundscapes, as well as a wily musical intelligence that will either intoxicate or infuriate you. Not unlike a brattier, Californian cousin to Stephen Sondheim, Parks revels in musical and thematic puzzles, and Song Cycle offers his most seductive and challenging ones. Van Dyke Parks' visionary 1968 debut, Song Cycle, rose phoenix-like from the ashes of his fabled Smile collaboration with Brian Wilson. Parks' breathtaking high-wire act fused the pop genius of Phil Spector. Song Cycle, known for its high ambition, gigantic budget for the era (it is still one of the most expensive albums ever made allowing for inflation), and subsequent low sales. The title is a reference to the genre of the Song Cycle.

The album's material explores unconventional song structures, and reflects a diverse range of Americana influences. The subjects of many songs, on the other hand, are Southern California locales, including Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Vine Street and Palm Desert.

The album was backed by producer Lenny Waronker, who placed Parks' musical freedom over budgetary constraints. The album made early use of eight track recording.

In response to the poor sales of the record after its release (despite some rave critical reviews), Warner Bros. Records ran full page newspaper and magazine advertisements that said they "lost $35,509 on 'the album of the year' (damnit)." The ad said that those who actually purchased the album had likely worn their copies out by playing it over and over, and suggested that listeners send in worn out copies to Warner Bros. in return for two new copies, including one "to educate a friend with."

Very rare as a first pressing and just as sought after by collectors from around the world.

• "Vine Street" 3:40
• "Palm Desert" 3:07
• "Widow's Walk" – 3:13
• "Laurel Canyon Blvd" – 0:28
• "The All Golden" – 3:46
• "Van Dyke Parks" – 0:57
• "Public Domain" – 2:34
• "Donovan's Colours" – 3:38
• "The Attic" – 2:56
• "Laurel Canyon Blvd" – 1:19
• "By the People" – 5:53
• "Pot Pourri" – 1:08

CONDITION: The cover:  is solid all over, rated: "EX" (excellent) to M-  very clean, (M-) back cover; this is a collection copy from 48 years ago ...has no delete marks, seam splits, no bends & no writing! Collectible for sure!

The vinyl: all glossy clean & smooth on both sides, rated: M- TOP COPY  plays with nice clean audio. Both GOLD labels are clean ...  

A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !

SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...

EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING

All imperfections are noted both cover & record