Tyger - Tiger - Self-Titled LP- 1973 Private Press- Only 100 Copies- Sigma Sound
  $   130

 


$ 130 Sold For
Mar 6, 2020 Sold Date
Feb 1, 2019 Start Date
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Tiger Records F/W 10993.  Original 1973 Private Pressing.  Only 100 Copies Made.  This was a Philadelphia band that used both "Tiger" and "Tyger" as their name.  For more information about this album please read the paragraph with instructions below.  This album was recorded at Sigma Sound in Philadelphia.  That was a particularly hot studio (The Sound of Philadelphia) at the time and am amazed they were able to book a session.  Jazz musician Bobby Martin who was the key arranger for a lot of Philly R&B at the time produced this session.  All of the songs are originals written by the band members.  This album was not issued with cover art and used a generic white jacket.  Band member Richard Carpenter drew one by hand with magic marker and gave it to his girlfriend.  Follow the Bubbling Dusk instructions below to see it.  Style-wise many songs reminded me of Ian Matthews solo albums of the early 1970's.  The record grades VG++.  It plays cleanly and quietly.  A sound clip of the final song "Sunday in the Country" has been provided.  
Produced by Bobby Martin Guitars - William Carpenter & Steve Hastie Violin - Richard Carpenter

Additional Information:  Ebay no longer allows links with listings (I have no idea why).  However if you Google - Bubbling Dusk Blogspot Tyger - you will find a write-up from 8/8/2010.  Also read the comments from former band member Richard Carpenter after the write-up.  
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GRADING
Near Mint or Mint Minus:  My top grade.  The record or cover will show the most minimal of wear.  The record will have top gloss.  The cover will be free from any ring wear, splits, or handwriting.
VG++ :  Not quite Near Mint but a super clean, desirable record.
VG+ :  The record or cover will show signs of wear but no significant defects.
VG  :  Obvious signs of wear but the record still has life in it.  VG does not mean beat.
VG Minus  :  The record or cover will show moderate to heavy wear.  For a common record this would not be an acceptable grade.  For an in-demand, rare record it should be considered.
Good  :  Very heavy wear.  This grade would only be acceptable if the record is rare enough that you might not see another copy available for sale. Powered by eCommercePlayer.com


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