WESTFAUSTER “In A King’s Dream” Original 1971 Nasco Prog Psych M-

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WESTFAUSTER “In A King’s Dream” Original 1971 Nasco Prog Psych M-

1971/USA/Nasco Records 9008…… here’s a scarce original pressing of this rare lp. The cover is in solid strong VG+ condition with light corner bumps/wear, some spotty wear on seams, small chip on cover lower left edge, very light shelf/ring wear, minor light discoloration on back cover near bottom, otherwise the cover is solid and clean with no splits. The vinyl appears to be in in glossy M- condition with Just a bit of spotty storage staining from the inner sleeve. The vinyl plays nice with some minor light noise between tracks and here and there. The record plays with Clean fidelity. I'll grade the disc VG++ due to the light noise. Clean labels. Please check my auctions for other psych, prog, and rock lp’s. Good luck and thanks for looking!

They may sound like the quintessential English prog band but, in fact, Westfauster hailed from the rust belt, Cincinnati to be precise, and this gem of an album was initially released on the Nasco label in 1971. A guitar-free trio, the band did encompass a rhythm section, a variety of keyboards from harpsichord to Moog synthesizer, and a flute and saxophone within their multi-instrumental ranks. The Moody Blues and the Beatles were Westfauster's avowed influences, and you could hear subtle inflections of both on In a King's Dream. Blissful jazz ripples through the epic "Everyday," one of a clutch of flute-led numbers on the set. On that song, it's twinned with piano and organ; on "Blind Man's Epitaph" the flute flutters and flies amidst the harpsichord and choral vocals; and the harpsichord itself is showcased again on the Beatles-esque "Low Sun." In contrast, the title track, the album's other epic number, is resplendent with smoky sax, the darker, more majestic flip of the breezier, lighter "Everyday." All three bandmembers obviously had some jazz background, and it's their ability to fold elements of that style gently into the musical mix that perhaps truly sets Westfauster apart, notably on the two epics, "Where Are You" and the album closer "Did It or Didn't It (Take Us High)." That and the delicate textures of their songs and the wonderfully shimmering and dreamy quality of their atmospheres. With its subtle shifts in mood and style, luminescent sound, and lovely, reverberated harmonies, King's Dream reaches transcendental heights. Unlike their more extravagant contemporaries, Westfauster never flamboyantly highlight the musical journey or magnificent musicianship, preferring a more elegant, understated stance that allows this album to glow in all its glory….. AllMusic

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MINT: I consider only New Unplayed or Sealed items.

NM or M- or Mint Minus is the same to me, very clean with clean visual appearance and sound, there may be a couple of light inaudible hairline scuffs or such and will be mentioned in the listing, a Mint- record looks and plays clean. Same as per condition of the cover. Very clean with no delete or other issues.

EXCELLENT: still very collectable for most, visually and sonically clean. A handful of light inaudible scuffs, or hairlines. Cover will be clean with little wear, or delete. No splits.

VG++ still a very nice copy with minimal wear, the vinyl will retain its original gloss and can have a few minor scuffs/scratches that don't affect play very much. Cover will have slight shelf wear, and or delete, minor split.

VG+ the vinyl will still retain much original gloss with a bit more scuffs and/or scratches. If I list a rare or desirable item with a lower grade, I will try to list all defects.