TRAFFIC SAME S/T LP UK ORIG 1968 RARE STEREO PINK EYE CIRCLE ISLAND PSYCH PROG
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Description
Item :
TRAFFIC ~ TRAFFIC LP
Original 1968 U.K. first issue stereo pressing released on the pink "eye" Island label ILPS 9081T.
Description :
Very rare and hard to find psych classic that has become increasingly collectable over the last few years.
Traffic is the second album by English rock band Traffic, released in 1968 on Island Records in the United Kingdom, and United Artists in the United States. It peaked at number 9 in the UK albums chart and at number 17 on the Billboard 200.
In January 1968, after some initial success in Britain with their debut album Mr. Fantasy, Dave Mason had departed from the group. He produced the debut album by the group Family, containing in its ranks future Traffic bass player Ric Grech, while Traffic went on the road. In May, the band had invited Mason back to begin recording the new album.
Mason ended up writing and singing half of the songs on the album (including his biggest hit "Feelin' Alright"), but making scant contribution to the songs written by Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood. His flair for pop melody had always been at odds with the others' jazz ambitions, evidenced by the dichotomy seen for the songs on this album, and by October he was again out of the band. He would return one more time for a tour and album in 1971 to run out the band's contract.
Condition ~ Vinyl :
The vinyl is in superb shape with just the faintest signs of use and a little bagrash in the run-out grooves. Easily EXCELLENT condition if not bordering on NEAR MINT.
Audio Quality :
The sound quality is absolutely superb with virtually no background noise at all, hardly even a click or a pop. It's a sheer delight to listen to. Stunningly crisp and clear!!!
Condition ~ Sleeve :
The classic gatefold inner flip-back sleeve is in great shape with the eight page stapled booklet perfectly intact. No splits, tears or writing. Just the faintest amount of wear. EXCELLENT condition.
Condition ~ Labels :
The first issue pink "eye" labels are in great shape with virtually no signs of having been played. No writing.
Matrix Numbers :
Side one : ILPS 9081 T A2
Side two : ILPS 9081 T B5
Miscellaneous :
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ABOUT ME :
I have been trading in new and used vinyl for nearly thirty years beginning in the early eighties with record fairs all over the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada and the States. Since 1995 I have been the proprietor of Rooster Records which is a retail store currently located in Exeter, Devon in the south-west of England. We sell all kinds of new & used vinyl, CDs and DVDs. I have always treated customers honestly and fairly and like to think that I get it right when grading a record. What you see is what you get ! If you're in Exeter then feel free to pop in and see us.
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