The Young Rascals Groovin' Vinyl LP Atlantic 8148 Near Mint Mono 1st Pressing

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The Young Rascals Groovin' First Pressing -- Misprint Edition (1967) with Shrink Wrap, Hype Sticker, Band Photos with "How Can I Be Sure"
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully with good fidelity -- clean copy. Cover is fully intact with great color, no splits or writing, still has shrink wrap. Includes original Atlantic inner sleeve. Stellar copy.
Matrix / Runout (Side A): A-12605-BB (MR) AT LW △10803 3 Matrix / Runout (Side B): A-12606-BB (MR) AT LW △10803-X 3
Groovin' is the third album by The Young Rascals. The album was released in 1967 and rose to #5 on the Billboard Top LPs chart, number 7 on the R&B chart, and number 2 in Canada. Eight of the songs were released on singles with the title track reaching number 1 on the Pop chart in the U.S. Eight of Groovin''s eleven songs were issued by Atlantic Records as single A- or B-sides. The three songs specific to the album are "Find Somebody", "I Don't Love You Anymore", and the Rascals' cover of "A Place in the Sun".
The front cover design was conceived (but not illustrated) by the Young Rascals' drummer Dino Danelli. The illustration was a work of his friend, Lynn Rubin. 
Writing for Allmusic, critic Bruce Eder wrote the album moved into the psychedelic genre while retaining a "soulful core". He called the album "their best of their entire history... but 'Groovin'' was only one small strong point on the album of the same name."
Tracklist
A1 A Girl Like You 2:46 A2 Find Somebody   3:40 A3 I'm So Happy Now   2:46 A4 Sueno 2:45 A5 How Can I Be Sure 2:50
B1 Groovin' 2:25 B2 If You Knew 3:01 B3 I Don't Love You Anymore   3:04 B4 You Better Run 2:25 B5 A Place In The Sun   4:50 B6 It's Love   3:10
The Rascals Felix Cavaliere – vocals, keyboards, organ Eddie Brigati – vocals, percussion Gene Cornish – guitar, vocals, bass, harmonica; percussion on "Groovin'" Dino Danelli – drums, percussion
Additional musicians David Brigati – vocals Hubert Laws – flute Chuck Rainey – bass guitar _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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