The Peoples People Present The Spirit Of David - Spiritual Jazz - 1976 - Oakland

$

250

This is: The People's People Present the Spirit of David - From the Private Collection of the Recording Engineer who recorded the album

Using the Grading Categories guide below, I will call the record Very Good (VG) There is one light scratch on Fritz that is somewhat audible in the quiet parts.  It looks worse than it sounds but it is there.  See the pictures.  I made it look as bad as I could in the picture.  The jacket is Near-Mint (NM) and still in the shrink wrap.

This is a rare opportunity to own this highly sought after, extremely rare record, right out of the private collection of the recording engineer who made the original recording. 

• Only five hundred records were ever pressed. 
  
• The jackets were a combination of silk screening and hand painting.  No two are alike.

There is an interesting story on just how this record came to be.  Here is an excerpt from that story...

Jeff Jones walked into my studio, Mantra Studios, in January 1976. He said he wanted to make a "live" recording in the studio.  I wasn't really sure what he meant, and let him continue.  He wanted to record all instruments at once as you would a live concert on stage.  Okay, no problem.  We were a professional recording studio with 8 track mastering capabilities.  We recorded each instrument on a separate track on the 8 track 1" tape machine and then the group would all come in to the control room for all the EQ (tone) and level (volume) settings as we mixed down from the master to two track stereo.  Jeff told me he didn't want to do it that way.  Really?  There would be no 8 track master to be mixed down later.  Huh?  No overdubbing or remixing would happen.  What?  Just one take, straight to two track stereo and that was it.  It would be on me to mix as we go.  Uh............ you sure?  And indeed he was.

He went on to say he wanted to invite some friends to be in the studio with him.  No problem.  This was not uncommon.  Many groups had "support" people that came with them.  They would be in the control room with me as the band played in the studio.  Happened all the time.  However..............

To compliment this album, I have created a one of a kind poster, consisting of a photograph of the exact record jacket you will receive, with the entire story printed in white lettering over the picture of the cover.

The buyer will receive this one of a kind poster along with the record.  It is a signed copy, on heavy paper stock.  Suitable for framing.  See the pictures for a preview.

• In the 1970s I worked at and then bought a recording studio in San Mateo CA.  I called it Mantra Studios.  You'll find my name on the first Windham Hill Records offerings from William Ackerman and Alex DeGrassi as Engineer and Producer.
  
• I moved to Hawaii in 1979 and among other things, started the first used CD store in Hawaii.  CD Wizard.  The store is still there.  I'm not.  While there, I ordered new CDs and Records as well as buying and selling the used stuff.  We were the first with a touch screen kiosk where customers could special order anything and get it within a week.  It was a big deal then.  I, of course, added a few titles for myself each week, just because I could.  I got some of it just because it was unusual.
  
• I sold the store in the 90s. In 2003, I packed up everything and moved away from Hawaii, and settled in North Carolina.  I literally have not opened the boxes or hooked up a turntable since then until today, as I start these auctions.  I figure if I'm going to start selling off my 1000 or so Records, I should be able to check their condition.  Not everything I have is pristine.  All of it has been stored in nine U-haul record boxes. Generally the vinyl is better than the jackets.
  
• My brother is The Record Man in Redwood City, Ca.  Google "The Record Man" for information about him. I got some of this from him.  He has depth of inventory - I have a few records I'm selling.  He grades professionally - I do not.  If I don't have what you're looking for, he probably does.

I will be as accurate as I can and try to be overcritical when describing these.  I will try to make the pictures show everything so you will know what you are getting.  But if you are not certain of what I am offering, please ask!  And I will use this guide from the Record Man as best I can:

• Mint  (M)
• Near-Mint (NM)
• Very-Good + (VG+)
• Very-Good (VG)
• Good (G)
• Poor (P)

Grading categories defined:     

Mint (M) – First of all, it is doubtful that we will ever rate anything as Mint!  To say that a record is Mint is to imply that it is absolutely pristine, without any flaws or imperfections if it has the slightest crease or blemish on the album cover whatsoever.  Even a brand-new sealed record can be less than Mint if it has the slightest crease or blemish on the album cover.  Nonetheless, we will retain the option to use the Mint rating only in very exceptional circumstances.  

Near-Mint (NM) – Allowing for even the slightest flaws in an almost perfect record would qualify it for the Near-Mint (NM) category.  It should show no signs of wear and should look as though you just pulled off the shrink-wrap after purchasing it new.  

Very-Good+ (VG+) – A VG+ record will show some signs of having been played and handled by the previous owner.  The surface of the record might show slight scuffs or very light scratches or slight warps that do not affect the sound of the recording.  The label might show some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be minimal. 

Picture sleeves may have slight ring wear or slight seam split.

The LP jacket may have slight signs of wear and may also have a cut-out hole, cut corner or other cut indicating that the record was taken out of print and resold wholesale or at a discount.

Therefore, considering that the record may have a few minor discrepancies, it would still be considered a very desirable acquisition into a collection.  

Very Good (VG) – On a VG record many of the defects found will be more pronounced.    Surface noise will be noticeable, particularly on softer passages, but will not overpower the music.  Groove wear will start to be noticeable and slight scratches deep enough to be felt by the fingernail will be discernible to the ear.

LP covers, picture sleeves or labels may have writing on them or stickers such as name- tags, prices, or inventory numbers…or the glue residue from such stickers.

Good (G) – A (G) record is acceptable to own until a better copy can be found.  A (G) record can be played.  It will have noticeable surface noise but will not skip.  The grooves can show wear by discoloration.   

The cover may have seam splits, tape repair, writing, ring-wear or other defects. 

Poor (P) – A (P) record is just that!  It may be warped or cracked and may not play without skipping.  The LP cover or picture sleeve may have water damage, excessive writing damage or excessive spine splits. 

Packaging:

Records will be shipped in a cardboard Record Mailer and sent "the cheapest way" unless you want something different.  I will be happy to ship any way you are willing to pay for.  It's your choice.  I will gladly "beef up" the packaging, but it will cost you more for shipping.  I only charge you for the actual shipping costs, not the packaging.

This one will get extra packaging at no cost to the buyer.  You pay only what the shipping calculator says.

I will remove the vinyl from the jacket and original paper sleeve before shipping.  I will then put the record in a new plastic liner before packing it all up in a record mailer.  Then I will put the whole thing in another record mailer.

Finally

Once again, if you  have any questions, please ask.  Even after the auction if necessary.  I'd rather re-list than ship it to you and have it returned.  And I want to keep my 100% positive feedback running.  I've been selling on eBay on and off since 1998 and never had a Negative Feedback.  I want to keep it that way. If you have any problems, let me know before sending feedback. I'll do my best to make you happy.

Thanks,

Scott