Rare Allman Brothers Band Reel to Reel Capricorn Rough
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Capricorn Records Reel to Reel "Rough"
The Allman Brothers Band
Win, Lose or Draw
Unless The Winner of This Auction Decides To Re-Sell
You Will Never Have Another Opportunity To Own This Item.
This is a very rare and one of a kind reel to reel. It is a Capricorn Studio rough of The Allman Brothers Band album "Win, Lose or Draw". It was recorded at Capricorn Records in Macon, Georgia, in the early seventies. It was produced by Johnny Sandlin and engineered by Sam Whiteside.
You can read more about the album here.
An album "rough" is similar to the rough draft when writing a paper. It is the studio's rough draft of a (usually) yet to be produced album. This particular reel to reel is a mock up of The Allman Brothers Band "Win, Lose or Draw". It likely had a significant role in the history of the album as well has Capricorn Records and Southern Rock in general. As is the nature, the play list and order of songs on the "rough" are different than what was released in the final public version.
The "rough" play list is:
1. Win, Lose or Draw
2. Nevertheless
3. Just Another Love Song
4. Can't Lose What You Never Had
5. 3 Card Monty John
6. High Falls
7. Sweet Mama
The play list of the commercial public release in 1975 is:
1. Can't Lose What You Never Had
2. Just Another Love Song
3. Nevertheless
4. Win, Lose or Draw
5. Louisiana Lou and Three Card Monty John
6. High Falls
7. Sweet Mama
This reel came from the estate of Frank Fenter who, along with Phil Walden, was the co-founder of Capricorn. He was considered by many to be the driving force behind Capricorn. Frank died in 1983 from a sudden heart attack.
You can read more about Frank Fenter here.
You can read more about Capricorn Records here.
My parents were friends with Frank's wife, Kiki. After his death, many of Frank's personal belongings were given away or sold before she moved to Scotland. My parents were given several items from the estate, including this very rare reel to reel. Shortly thereafter, it was packed away and put into the attic where it stayed for 23 years.
I lost both my parents in the past 2 years: my mom in 2005 and my dad last year in 2006. In the process of cleaning out their house, I came across the items that were given to them, including this reel to reel. Now, I am very sentimental of my parent's belongings and will not part with much. And while this is a very unique and special item and would be considered by many to be a prized possession, it was mostly forgotten by my parents. Therefore, I'm not emotionally attached to it which is great news for you.
This is likely your only chance to own this one-of-a-kind piece of music history. Just think as you're holding it; the role it played in music history. Think about the people it made contact with and the role it played in the development of the album. It's been handled\used by many music industry legends including Capricorn executives, engineers, and producers. Heck, it may have even passed through the bands hands. This isn't some mass produced, manufactured, commercial reel. No, it was recorded by hand, by real people at Capricorn Records in Macon, Georgia in the seventies.
As you can see from the pictures, this reel is in excellent condition. It was carefully packed away and stored in the attic for 23 years. I have played this reel and it sounds great.
Bid Now for Your Only Chance to Own This Piece Of History!!
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