Star Spangled Banger - Self Titled 1973 NZ issue on Havoc of OZ Prog/Psych LP
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Description
Star Spangled Banger
Self Titled
Havoc HST 4005 Made in New Zealand 1973
Comments:
Star Spangled Banger was a short-lived studio project that resulted in a sole self-titled album and single on the Melbourne Havoc Records label in 1973. With Havoc closing soon after its release, the album was quickly deleted and, over the years, has grown in stature, becoming one of the rarest Australian records ever. This hugely enjoyable mix of English flavored progressive rock (Family, Cressida), reflective piano ballads, with a hint of Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band like lunacy. Principal songwriter John Brownrigg (vocals, guitar), Ron Walters (vocals, piano, organ) and drummer Paul Doo formed Star Spangled Banger in 1972 from the ashes of their former band The Sect. Brownrigg originally hailed from Liverpool and had played in several bands during the Merseybeat boom of the early Sixties – as his own brick on the Cavern Club wall of fame attests. Signed to Havoc in late 1972, the band were put into the studio with engineer/producer (and soon to be Aztec) Gil Matthews.
Armed with a stack of sound effects records, the album was recorded at odd hours (in-between Matthew’s day-job at Havoc and his night-time one as new drummer for the Aztecs) and resulted in an eclectic mix of progressive rock, protest songs and ballads – with a healthy dose of humour (witness: “Fancy Underpants”!). Added to this mix are: explosions, backwards tapes, crazy keyboards, nuclear explosions, crashing aeroplanes and fuzzed out psych guitar. (comments taken from Aztec Records web site)
Note:
As this record is thick vinyl and in a gatefold cover with packing it weighs more that 500gm the postage cost anywhere in Australia is up to $20 depending on destination so wait for invoice. For overseas it will cost up to $50 so again wait for invoice
Condition:
Record: VG+
Has some light scuff marks both sides and also a light scratch on side two that do not affect the play. It plays a strong VG+ and sounds great with no noticeable surface noise.
Sleeve: VG+
Has slight rubbing on both front and back covers. The inside gate found has a crease towards the middle. This can all be seen in the photos.
Labels: E
Very clean
Please view photos to verify condition or contact me if you have a questions
Grading: I use the Goldmine Grading System
POSTAGE&HANDLING: (AUS $)
Postage Worldwide – Please wait until you receive a final invoice before paying.
Items posted within 2-3 Working Days once payment cleared.
I will combine postage
Australian Postage (posted regular mail) est. delivery time 5-10 WD.
Singles $5.00
LP’s $9.50 (includes Mailer Box)
Registered post +$3
International Postage (posted airfreight) est. delivery time 7-12 WD.
Singles $8
LP’s NZ $13, Asia $15.50, USA $17, EU $23, Rest of world $23.50 (includes Mailer Box)
Registered post costs $7 for LPs and between $12-28 for Singles depending on destination (economy $8 postage does not have tracking) Contact me for exact quote.
Registered mail is recommended for items of value $50+.
I’m happy to combine postage
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OVERSEAS PAYPALONLY.
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