SHRINK MINT 1969 ORIG LP THE COMMON PEOPLE "OF, BY, FOR" PSYCH GARAGE GEM
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FINAL COLLECTION COPY IN CELLOPHANE .
1969 (RARE) ORIGINAL
ALL MINTY CLEAN!
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- THE COMMON PEOPLE
- Of The People / By The People / For The People
- THE COMMON PEOPLE
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USA - CAPITOL RECORDS - (lime green) -
MAJOR RARE COLLECTIBLE!
BEAUTIFUL MINT TOP COPY - STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY CELLOPHANE
1969 first print on the super-rare lime green label Capitol pressing of which there were but one pressing, and not much distributed out of the Los Angeles area!
For many years very little was known about the Common People. A U.K. interview with lead singer Denny Robinett cleared up many unanswered questions regarding the band’s existence and roots.
The Common People hailed from Baldwin Park California (LA area) and played the local club circuit. ”Lord” Tim Hudson, of Lollipop Shoppe and Seeds fame, managed this mysterious psychedelic outfit.
Of The People/By The People/For The People is an interesting mixture of garage-pop melodic with growing catchy-infused original tunes enhanced at times by and backing arrangements and psychedelic tendencies The bands only LP has a huge reputation in world class circles and has soared in recent years – generally a worthwhile Lost Angeles psych rock trip.
The first three tracks of the album were arranged by David Axelrod and are an amazing mixture of swirling strings and raw lead vocals. The string arrangements mesh seamlessly with Denny Robinett’s vocals, creating a sound which was very unique for 1969 – an unsettling amalgam of folk-rock, psychedelia, and orchestrated pop. Had the whole album been arranged and produced by David Axelrod it might have turned out to be a psychedelic masterpiece but unfortunately, the budget tightened up, forcing the band to abandon its original vision for something similar. It’s even been suggested that Axelrod might have pulled out of these sessions because his wife suffered serious injuries from a car accident. In the end, the group was forced to move on and complete the album without him. Most of the remaining tracks are solid garage pop grooves. The low points are two generic horn rock numbers and one despicable novelty tracked titled, “They Didn’t Even Go To The Funeral.” By no means a classic or masterpiece, Of The People/By The People/For The People is a flawed but worthy album – a solid psych rock record that will satisfy many fans of the genre. The buzzing organs and occasional fuzz guitar of ”Why Must I Be,” “Take From You,” “Land of Day” and “Go Every Way” deliver the garage goods in a downbeat, moody fashion. The album’s key strengths are its mood, Robinett’s gruff vocals, and Axelrod’s soaring string arrangements/production on the LP’s first three tracks.
Denny Robinett claims that Capital never promoted "Of The People/By The People/For The People" and that it “was never available for sale in any store.” Big reason the LP is hard to find and seldom available in collector circles around the globe.- Bass – Michael McCarthy
- Drums – Jerrald Robinett, William Fausto
- Engineer – Cecil Jones, Doc Siegel, Joe Polito, Rex Updegraft
- Guitar – John Bartley III
- Photography By – Dick Brown
- Producer – Lord Tim Hudson
- Vocals, Guitar – Denny Robinett
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- Soon There'll Be Thunder 2:20
I Have Been Alone 3:12
Those Who Love 3:17
Go Every Way 2:30
Why Must I Be 2:25
Take From You 2:53
B- They Didn't Even Go To The Funeral 2:46
Feeling 2:20
Girl Said - Know 1:35
Land Of A Day 3:55
This Life She Is Mine 2:10
- CONDITION:
- The cover: Rated: MINT in cellophane!cellophane is loose but cover is mint and flawless!!! One of the RARE perfect copies with NO PROMOTIONAL drill-circle at top right per Capitol records method of designating their promo material to radio stations and media outlets. It seems most copies of this rarity that turn up are promo's. Has something to do with the nonavailability of retail store copies ever manufactured? Here's a beauty...the seams are solid, no seam splits, no faded colors, no delete marks, no writing
- The vinyl: Rated: M- very clean all over ... a top copy, 50+ years of age... overall quite the score when talking top tier psychedelic rarities! Both lime green Capitol labels are in solid shape, no marks and clean
- THE COMMON PEOPLE
- Of The People / By The People / For The People
- THE COMMON PEOPLE
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks 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 ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = 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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