RARE BIRD LP self titled 1969 Probe Original progrock psych RARE

$

28

 

DESCRIPTION & CONDITION

Artist(s)

Rare Bird

Title(s):

Rare Bird

Label Name/Number(s):

Probe/ABC

Year(s):

1969

Format:

LP 33-1/3 RPM

Genre:

Art Rock

Dimensions

Vinyl Grade(s):

Very Good + 

Jacket Grade(s):

Excellent  (minor ring wear)

Special Attributes:

SYNOPSIS

This debut featured an organist and an electric pianist, but no guitarist, resulting in a moody Hammond-heavy album from a band that would later become more progressive and varied in its sound. "Beautiful Scarlet" shifts easily from histrionic soul to offhanded slow-four interludes, and the instrumental "Iceberg" shows off the organist Graham Field and the rest of band's chops well. The whispered vocals and weird background noises of "God of War" achieves the kind of creepy gloom appropriate to an era of carpet bombing and napalm. Indeed, the production and instrumentation of this album makes it very much of a period piece, though certainly not in any derogatory sense.

* per AllMusic.com

PAYMENTS

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SHIPPING & HANDLING FEES DISCLOSURE

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RETURNS

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GRADING PROCESS

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RECORD GRADING SCALE DETAIL

1 MINT (M): Sealed!! This is the Holy Grail stage of the vinyl which can not, should not, be used on an opened item. NEAR MINT (NM): A NM record “looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the very first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. They are shiny w/ NO visible defects. There can be NO writing, stickers, markings, etc. either on the jacket, label or vinyl. NM records do not have to be "inlayed" asa record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for properly. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear & splits. EXCELLENT (EX): An Excellent record is one where it is only a flaw, or two, away from being Near Mint. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+): Very Good+ records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a songs intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape. Very Good covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside is obvious. It may appear on all three sides, though it won't be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it is stamped a price tag on it too. VERY GOOD (VG): Very Good records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not mishappened the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Very Good + covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch lone) at the bottom the , the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint. GOOD (G), POOR (P) or FAIR (F): Do not plan on selling any records that fall into these categories