rare punk: Zolar X lp (RockBottom&The Spys)

$

250

Zolar X – Timeless LP
(Pyramid, 1982)

Condition: -/NM, pressed on clear vinyl which plays noisy. Never released with a cover, instead comes with a clear plastic slipcase (as originally issued) which had to be torn open to extricate the record

Description: Legendary record by this group of demented freaks who dressed up as space aliens and roamed the streets of L.A. in the mid to late 70s. They served as the house band for Rodney’s English Disco. The lp consists of recordings from 1972 to 1980 and was self released by guitarist Ygarr Ygarrist in 1982. Ygarr left Zolar X and ended up playing lead guitar in Rock Bottom And The Spys. This record is impossible to find. This particular copy was bought recently by a local collector at a used bookstore. Unfortunately for Tony, I possess incriminating photos of him at the petting zoo. Alone. You do the math.

“After hearing this album, I thought, wow, this is the missing link between Chrome and The Stooges…it wasn’t just the sound, it was the fact that the songs were really good and memorable as well.” – Jello Biafra.

“Most of the guys were from the Bay area, but they moved down to L.A. and picked up a singer from there. They used to dress in full alien garb every day - even when they went to the grocery. They talked in weird alien-type voices (speaking mostly English, of course). In fact, they wouldn't even break their voice and movement put-ons when they were around us in their apartment. They just lived the whole fantasy 24/7. Now that was dedication to the gimmick. It worked well and they actually got a bit of press and had a few good tunes. I often thought that they should have been picked up by a major label. They would have probably been huge. It worked for Kiss and others. Nobody else was doing an alien rock band.” – Y&T

Side 1:
1. Recitation
2. Timeless
3. Science
4. Test Tube Babies
5. Mirrors
6. Zillionaire (Overtures On Air)
7. Space Age Love

Side 2:
1. Tomorrow's Sunrise
2. Rocket Roll
3. Energize Me
4. Jet Star
5. Inside The Outside
6. Sound Barrier

Check out more info and crazy pictures of the band at this site: www.geocities.com/zolarx1

"Click Here To Listen To A Clip Of Jet Star"

"Click Here To Listen To A Clip Of Space Age Love"

Grading: All items are graded using Goldmine definitions: Mint, Near Mint, Very Good +, Very Good, Good, Poor

Shipping: Within the United States: $5.00 for priority mail with a confirmation slip
Outside the United States: please contact me first for postage

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1. i will not end the auction early

2. this record comes with a clear plastic slipcover that has been torn open. nothing else.

3. the pictures i have included were taken from the zolar x website and merely used to illustrate that the band's freak flag waved high and proud. these pictures are not part of the zolar x lp and were never issued with the lp.

4. however, i do have a 8 page promo packet that i will gladly xerox for the winning bidder. this includes guffaw inducing photos of the band, a "personal data sheet of zolar x", a band bio, "a brief introduction to the play ALIEN VISIONZ", guffaw inducing lyrics for the songs "i pulled my helmet off" and "space age love"

5. this bizarre record has brought a lot of mirth to everyone that has had the pleasure of hearing it. i hope it goes to a good home. good luck!