RARE 1970 Shrink BEE GEES ROBIN GIBB REIGN UK POP PSYCH
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SCARCE & CLEAN 1970 ORIGINAL
Rarest major label Bee Gees
ROBIN GIBB
Robin's Reign
...USA - ATCO RECORDS - SD 33 323
RARE ...CLEAN ...Original 1967 first pressing vinyl of probably the rarest, certainly most hard to find BEE GEES album...and below, find out WHY...
***STILL IN THE ORIGINAL SHRINK WRAPPER***
By the late 1960s The Bee Gees had become worldwide superstars, but were beginning to come apart at the seams. The trappings of fame (including substance abuse) led to infighting among the Gibb brothers. It all came to a head in 1969 when the Robin Gibb composition 'Lamplight' was relegated to the "B" side of The Bee Gees' single 'First of May'. Furious at what he saw as a personal slight, in March 1969 Robin served his notice to part from the band. (Interestingly, at least to these ears, Robin's song was far stronger than Barry's 'First of May'.)
Still under contract to ATCO (Polydor owning distribution rights outside of the US), Robin's first solo effort was Co-produced by Robin, Anthony Browne and Vic Lewis, to no one's surprise 1970's "Robin's Reign" could easily have been mistaken for a Bee Gees release. While Robin's instantly identifiable quivery voice occasionally proved irritating, the biggest surprise here was simply the fact that he proved himself to be every bit as talented as older brothers Barry and Maurice. Exemplified by power ballads such as 'August October', 'Gone Gone Gone', 'Down Came the Sun' and 'The Worst Girl In This Town', nothing on the album was particularly original or groundbreaking, but the overall caliber of material (all Robin originals) exceeded the stuff being released by his two brothers during the same timeframe (check out their "Cucumber Castle" LP). Aurally most of the ballads being buried in the unique Bee Gees 'wall of sound' aeeangements. Lyrically the set was certainly depressing (understandable given the circumstances), but there were plenty of highlights among the tales of pain and woe. Among the standout tracks, 'Mother and Jack' (an upbeat song apparently about a mother and son about to be evicted ... 'Give Me a Smile' and 'Weekend'. Unfortunately the set did little commercially in the States and vanished quickly making it one of the harest finds in the BEE GEES discography...
(side 1)
1.) August October (Robin Gibb) - 2:32
2.) Gone Gone Gone (Robin Gibb) - 2:34
3.) The Worst Girl In This Town (Robin Gibb) - 4:30
4.) Give Me a Smile (Robin Gibb) - 3:06
5.) Down Came the Sun (Robin Gibb) - 2:44
6.) Mother and Jack (Robin Gibb) - 4:04
(side 2)
1.) Saved By the Bell (Robin Gibb) - 3:04
2.) Weekend (Robin Gibb) - 2:10
3.) Farmer Ferdinand Hudson (Robin Gibb) - 3:04
4.) Lord Bless All (Robin Gibb) - 3:14
5.) Most of My Life (Robin Gibb) - 5:12
CONDITION: The cover: The cover is M-, still in original factory shrink wrapper (bit of the shrink wrap is pulled away from pocket opening, only. Bright original colors, no bends, no writing and no split seams...
The vinyl: all glossy clean and clear M- plays outstanding with colean labels ...TOP level
keeper!
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
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving 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) $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). NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges $8.50 = Airmail = Canada/Mexico (add $1.50 each additional Lp/disc) ***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.) The Records 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 Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left 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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