VG-/VG- Aguaturbia s/t Chile Pokora 6* Vernon Joynson R5 psych 1968 Arena Record

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About This Record.  This a cool original 1st Pressing Chile copy of Aguaturbia's same titled first LP from 1968! Hans Pokora (in 3001) gives this Six Stars for rarity, his highest rating, and Vernon Joynson gives this a coveted R5 rating for rarity in his Tapestries and Delights book.  This was the best and most controversial Chilean psych band, from the cover featuring naked men and a woman sitting in a smoke filled room, to the vinyl which starts on Track A2 with a woman asking you to make love to her, reminiscent of Brainticket's LP, and an awesome Grace Slick sound alike version of Somebody to Love by the Jefferson Airplane.  For both content and appearance reasons, this LP was censored by the locals including the Catholic Church (I mean, check out the cover, and contents, which start on Track A2 with a woman asking someone to make love to her) and was limited to only 300 pressings, which had to be purchased surreptitiously.  They were known as the "Jefferson Airplane" of South America because of the awesome cover of "Somebody to Love" that appears on this LP.  This is better than most copies of the LP that turn up, but not a keeper copy although I have never seen a true keeper copy for less than $1,500.00.  HIGHLY Recommended, and fully guaranteed by me, shipping both ways.  Vernon Joynson rates this R5 in his books.

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I offer full refund including shipping both ways (for USA and most foreign buyers who contact me with questions beforehand) in case for some wildly strange reason you might be unhappy with this purchase.  Comes hand-cleaned on my VPI 16.5 Record Cleaning machine (hate those automated 17's) and placed in a new dust-free sleeve for your grandchildren.  And at least one plastic sleeves for moisture protection (for you and me).

Cover Condition: Very Good Minus (VG-) Cover.  The original fold-open cover (blank inside) cover has been taped on the top and bottom seams, and the spine (most originals have tape because the cover slick was fragile and not attached to a heavier cardboard cover). There is a small name written on the back cover in four places, and there is a light stain on the back cover on the left side near the opening edge.  Small tear at bottom right front corner of a small piece of the cover slick.  Pretty darn nice!, as most have big chunks of the cover torn off because the cover was so fragile, and mishandled often. Please See all the Photos I took.  I didn't take them for fun and frolic.

Vinyl Condition: Very Good Minus (VG-) vinyl.  No skips, jumps, sticks or deep scratches.  But dozen plus obvious light scratches/scuffs on each side, and lots of paper marks.  Most copies that come up for sale are in worse condition than this one.  Side A plays mainly VG (actually VG/better but Track A1 has 8-9 concentric light ticks near end, and a few other spots with noticeable background noise), Side B VG-/better, but track B2 plays G+ with more clicks and pops than the random ones that appear on the other tracks.

Labels. Excellent Plus (EX+) Keeper labels. One side has a small scratch, other just lightest of wear.  The nice condition of the labels shows this was reasonably well cared for, all things considered.  Please see photos of all labels

Inserts: Comes no worries, this also comes cleaned on my VPI record cleaning machine and in a new sleeve so the old Dust does not reattach!  Oh My Gosh!

Packaging.  I clean all vinyl on my V.P.I. Record Cleaning Machine and place it in a new innersleeve so the old dust does not reattach; but I also include the innersleeve that came with the LP if it is the original.  I separate the vinyl in its new sleeve after cleaning from the cover, and place the cover and the separately packed vinyl in at least one if not two plastic innersleeves that help protect against moisture damage during this cool records transition to your record collection.  I use sturdy carboard containers with real corners and pack with at least one insert stiffener, and I place neon stickers on the front and back of the package indicating “Do Not Bend” and/or “Fragile” or something like that to help facilitate a safe passage.

Shipping and Payment.  PayPal only.  I ship promptly worldwide; sometimes the automatic eBay invoice does not have accurate shipping if you buy more than one LP, so if you are unsure email me and ask for an invoice. . . .  I offer full refund on this record including shipping both ways, unless you live outside North America in which case I will refund you shipping one way unless I made a mistake which I sometimes do because I am only human..  CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:  Please add sales tax!

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