The People Reena 100 Feelings of My Emptiness / For No One to See Garage Psych
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Description
"The People" were teenagers from the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles - they recorded these two sides which were released as the first single put out by collectible Reena Records (on the red Reena label). It was quickly pulled because of issues with the band's name, and re-released as Reena 105 on a gold label, with the band's name changed to "We the People". Both the original red and gold label releases are hard to find, the red much more so. After finding out there was an East Coast band called We The People, the band again changed their name to American Zoo. If you are interested, the Spanish label Guerssen released an excellent compilation of We the People and American Zoo sides, which includes these two sides. Both songs are original band compositions, striking garage psych.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of The People is the eventual careers of the members. Bill Bottrell won Grammies producing records for the likes of George Harrison, Tom Petty, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and many others. Jasun Martz is a composer (worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Zappa), sculptor and inventor. Steve Zaillian won an Academy Award for the Schindler's List screenplay and was a writer on The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
The vinyl grades VG-: there are a few feelable marks and lots of hairlines; clicking during the opening grooves that mostly quickly dissipates to a much quieter listen as the tracks progress; no skipping; it does provide an enjoyable listen and allows you to appreciate the quality of the songwriting, singing and overall performance. Labels grade a strong VG: moderate edge rubbing, slight ring wear; logo and graphics are solid; clean red color.
Full disclosure: I sold this record to a French buyer three years ago (you can see it on Popsike). He said it never arrived so I refunded his money and figured it had been pinched along the way. Several weeks later it showed up back at my door. It had multiple notations on the package about attempted delivery, the package had never been opened, and the record was no worse for taking the journey. I assume the buyer changed his mind on buying it and hid when the postman showed up with the package - I offered it back to him when it reappeared and he never responded. It was not returned for any quality issues, or reasons of dissatisfaction. I put the record back in my box and now I am relisting it.
This record has quite a fascinating pedigree. Condition is not so great, but you cannot have it all.
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Record Grading (always see photos!):
Near Mint (NM): Vinyl shows very little evidence of use, retains nearly all of its original gloss, minimal markings, no warping or dishing; Labels are clean and crisp with no writing or sticker residue, no ring wear or rubbing wear, no significant spindle marking; Original sleeves (if applicable) are clean and square, no writing, no splits, no ring wear. Very Good + (VG+): Vinyl shows use but has been well cared for, surface may have light scuffs or hairline scratches (nothing feelable) that do not significantly affect playback, still has a substantial amount of gloss, may have slight dishing or small edge warp that tracks without significant tonearm bobbing, will provide a solid enjoyable listen; Labels are clean with only minor ring or rubbing wear, writing or sticker residue is discrete/minor, limited soiling and no significant stains, drill hole is OK if label is otherwise clean, graphics and logos are clear and bright; Original sleeves (if applicable) are clean with no more than light ring wear, corners are square with no more than minor dings, writing or sticker residue is discrete/minor, one small seam split would be tolerated only if rest of sleeve was very clean, light creasing, drill hole would be tolerated only if rest of sleeve was very clean. Grading is all-encompassing, so multiple flaws of the type described will drop the grade. Very Good (VG): This is a common grade for older 45's - they have often been stored outside of any protective sleeve which has lead to multiple light surface hairline scratches and label rubbing, and often have writing or stickers on the label. For listening enjoyment, these can offer excellent value, since the condition disqualifies them for hard-core collectors but hairlines scratches have not caused significant damage to the vinyl grooves and playback is often VG+ or better. Vinyl will show significant use with scuffing or hairline scratches but plays through without skipping, any feelable scratches are noted including the effect on playback, may have light noise particularly at the beginning (due to sloppy cueing) or in softer passages, may have slight dishing or edge warp but it will play through, may have diminished or irregular gloss, record will provide an enjoyable listen; Labels may have significant ring or rubbing wear, lifting damage, more prominent writing or sticker residue, a drill hole, some soiling or staining; Original sleeves (if applicable) may have splits, ring wear or rubbing wear, writing, corner dings, creasing, soiling, or drill holes. Good (G): A very infrequent grade usually only applied to rare items, or to one aspect (i.e. the sleeve) if another aspect (i.e. the vinyl) is a higher grade. Vinyl may have significant scuffing or scratching, limited gloss, significant noise on playback but will play through; Labels have may glaring writing, significant ring or rubbing wear, extensive sticker residue, soiling or staining; Original sleeves (if applicable) may have significant ring wear, multiple seam splits, taping, prominent writing. I use additional pluses and minuses frequently, to fine tune the ratings. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTOS - I TRY TO SHOW ALL SIGNIFICANT CONDITIONS! If you have questions or need additional photos or sound samples, just ask!
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