T. Rex – Electric Warrior –Glam Rock-Psych Rock Vinyl LP – Bang A Gong

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T. Rex was an incredibly successful glam rock and psychedelic rock band from England.  It was started by its leader and songwriter, Marc Bolan.  They experienced overwhelming success in the early 70’s and on into the 80’s with a steady stream of number one hits.  The band was far more successful in the UK and the rest of Europe than they were in the US, which was something I never understood.  I always loved this band!  This was the group’s most successful US release that features the enormous hit, ‘Bang A Gong (Get It On)'.  I absolutely love every track on this album.  It features backing vocal support from ex-Turtles vocalists Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, aka Flo And Eddie.  There is also the percussion work and backing vocals of Bolan’s partner on this project, Mickey Finn.  These are brilliant musicians and this is an outstanding collection.  The album was released on Reprise in 1971, number RS-6466.  This is the original release of the album.  The vinyl is in beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light surface scratches and paper scuffs that barely impact play.  It plays with almost no background noise.  The vinyl grades VG+.  The gatefold album cover shows light ring wear and light corner and edge wear including a very thin ½ inch split in the middle of the top seam.  The other seams are sharp, tight, and intact.  The cover grades VG+. 

Track List: 
Mambo Sun
Cosmic Dancer
Jeepster
Monolith
Lean Woman Blues

Bang A Gong (Get It On)
Planet Queen
Girl
The Motivator
Life’s A Gas
Rip Off

Grading Information

I only use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Very occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G.  This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy. 

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. Canada shipping rates have gone up dramatically. The first album will be shipped for $15.  Additional albums will be shipped for $4 per album, with up to five albums able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

The Canada cost determination also applies for all other International shipping, except that the first album is shipped for $21 and each subsequent is just an additional $5.00. 

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.  Payment by PayPal is preferred. 

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