Spirit Clear Vinyl LP Ode Z12 44016 VG++ 1st Pressing 1969 Randy California Prog

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Spirit Clear Vinyl LP - Ode Z12 44016 VG++ First Pressing (1969) Produced by Lou Adler
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout. Cover is fully intact, great color, strong corners, almost no wear. Original inner sleeve has no tears. Nice copy!
Clear is the third studio album by Spirit. It was released in August 1969 by Ode Records. The album was written largely in the wake of Spirit's work on the soundtrack to the 1968 film Model Shop. The album contains "So Little Time To Fly", "Dark Eyed Woman" and "New Dope In Town", as well as three instrumentals.
Clear AllMusic Review by Matthew Greenwald   Although this album may not be seen as the definitive Spirit statement, it has several moments of brilliance that prove what a revolutionary band they were. Coming off of the success of The Family That Plays Together and "I Got a Line on You," the group entered the studio with Lou Adler once again in the producer's chair. Unfortunately, the group appeared to be beginning to fragment, and it shows on this uneven but ultimately fine album. "Dark Eyed Woman" opens the album with promise, and it is indeed one of Spirit's hardest-rocking studio performances. Randy California's inspired guitar solo is one of the finest performances of the period. 
Track listing
A1 Dark Eyed Woman 3:06 A2 Apple Orchard 4:05 A3 So Little Time To Fly 2:45 A4 Ground Hog 3:01 A5 Cold Wind 3:20 A6 Policeman's Ball 2:18
B1 Ice 5:53 B2 Give A Life, Take A Life 3:25 B3 I'm Truckin' 2:24 B4 Clear 4:08 B5 Caught 3:10 B6 New Dope In Town 4:24
Spirit Jay Ferguson – lead and backing vocals, percussion Randy California – guitars, backing and lead vocals John Locke – keyboards Mark Andes – bass, backing vocals Ed Cassidy – drums, percussion 
Production Lou Adler – Producer _____________________________________________
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MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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