THE MILLENNIUM “Begin” TOP orig 1968 Pop Psych CURT BOETTCHER/GARY USHER M-
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THE MILLENNIUM “Begin” TOP! orig 1968 Pop Psych CURT BOETTCHER/GARY USHER M-
1968/USA/Columbia Records CS-9663…..here’s a gorgeous original pressing of this rare lp. The cover is in Excellent condition with light corner dings and a tiny delete hole top left corner, it appears there was too much paper at the right lower seam where it's folded lightly, otherwise solid and clean with no splits or other issue. The vinyl is in M- like new condition. The record looks Unplayed! Clean labels have no spindle marks. Includes the elusive insert that is in very nice condition, there are splits top and bottom at the crease on the insert, otherwise it's clean and fine. A gorgeous copy of this rare lp. Please check my auctions for other psych, prog, and rock lp’s. Good luck and thanks for looking!
The Millennium's Begin can truly be described as a bona fide lost classic. The brainchild of producers Curt Boettcher and Gary Usher, the group was formed out of the remnants of their previous studio project, Sagittarius, which was preceded by yet another aggregation, the Ballroom. On Begin, hard rock, breezy ballads, and psychedelia all merge into an absolutely air-tight concept album, easily on the level of other, more widely popular albums from the era such as The Notorious Byrd Brothers, which share not only Usher's production skills, but similarities in concept and construction. The songwriting, mostly by Joey Stec and Curt Boettcher, is sterling and innovative, never straying into the type of psychedelic overindulgence which marred so many records from this era. For example, "It's You," by Stec, is as powerful and fully realized as the era ever produced, easily on par with songs by the Beach Boys and the Byrds -- and, yes, even the Beatles. At the time the most expensive album Columbia ever produced (and it sounds like it), Begin is an absolute necessity for any fan of late-'60s psychedelia and a wonderful rediscovery that sounds as vital today as it did the day it was released.
GRADING
MINT: I consider New Unplayed or Sealed items only.
M- or Mint Minus, very clean with clean visual appearance and sound, there may be a couple of light inaudible hairline scuffs or such and will be mentioned in the listing, a Mint- record looks and plays very clean. Same for the cover. Very clean with no delete or other issues.
EXCELLENT: still very collectable for most, visually and sonicly clean. A handful of light inaudible scuffs, or hairlines. Cover will be clean with little wear, or delete. No splits.
VG++ still a very nice copy with minimal wear, the vinyl will retain it's original gloss and can have some minor scuffs/scratches that don't affect play very much. Cover will have slight shelf wear, and or delete, minor split.
VG+ the vinyl will still retain much original gloss with a bit more scuffs and/or scratches I may list a very rare or desirable item with a lower grade, I will try to list all defects.
POSTAGE FOR THIS RECORD
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