Rare Bird S/T 1969 Vinyl LP Probe Records CPLP-4514 Gatefold UK Prog

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Jul 23, 2026 Sold Date

Jul 10, 2026 Start Date

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Description

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Grading Scale

Sealed Jacket sealed in shrink; disc sold ungraded or "as is". NM Appears unplayed. No marks, scuffs, or scratches. Used sparingly. EX One or two faint marks or scuffs. Will not affect play. VG+ A few visible imperfections including sleeve scuffs or light scratches. VG More imperfections than VG+. May include a couple of feelable scratches. G+ Numerous markings or noticeable defects. Still playable. G Heavy wear with scratches of varying depth. Lower-end listening copy.

Item Details:

Artist: Rare Bird
Album: Rare Bird
Year: 1969
Label: Probe / ABC
Catalog #: CPLP-4514
Format: LP Vinyl
Genre: Progressive Rock

Condition:

Vinyl: VG
Clean overall with light surface wear. Plays well with some expected noise in spots.
Jacket: VG
5–6" split along the top seam. Heavy surface wear, cracking/crazing to artwork, edge wear, and corner wear. Gatefold intact.

Track Listing:

Side One:
Beautiful Scarlet
Sympathy
Nature’s Fruit
Bird on a Wing
God of War

Side Two:
Iceberg
Times
You Went Away
Melanie

Description:
Classic 1969 debut from Rare Bird, featuring the standout track “Sympathy.” Vinyl is solid and plays well, while the gatefold jacket shows heavier age wear including a top seam split and surface cracking to the artwork. Still a strong player copy of an early UK prog release.