1967 ORIG SAGITTARIUS PRESENT TENSE Garage Psych Gem
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1967 ORIG 360 Sound SOFT PSYCHEDELIA Collectible
SAGITTARIUS
PRESENT TENSE
USA - 360 Sound COLUMBIA - CS 9644
*CLEAN* Original 1967 first pressing vinyl on the highly collected 360 Sound label of the sixties....
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> A trippy nugget infused popsike platter that features the NUGGETS compilation psych winner "MY WORLD FELL DOWN" ...
Sagittarius was the brainchild of Columbia Records producer Gary Usher. Although having worked with legends such as Brian Wilson and the Byrds, Usher felt that he wanted to record under his own steam. Pressures from the record company wouldn't allow him the time or money to persue this on his own, hence Usher created the band Sagittarius.
The project in it's initial form resulted in the classic "My World Fell Down"/"Hotel Indiscreet" single. The A-side is a masterpiece and one of the absolute best psychedelic singles of the 60's. Featuring Glen Campbell and Bruce Johnston on vocals (both of whom had subbed for Brian Wilson in the touring version of the Beach Boys), plus various members of the LA session pros known as the Wrecking Crew, we basically get the best Beach Boys tracks that none of the band members actually had a hand in. It has a very SMILE like cut-and-paste sound, with the added avant-garde bonus of a found sound midsection. The B-side of the single sounds like the theme song for some strange sex trips with a short interlude from a screaming hippie-fascist courtesy of the Firesign Theatre.
After the initial single, the history of Present Tense becomes a bit more convoluted. Faced with the prospect of creating an entire album, Usher brought in Curt Boettcher, who had worked with The Ballroom, Eternity's Children, and later, The Millennium. With Boettcher's presence, the final album has a very different feel from the single.
Present Tense is certaintly a sweet album, perhaps the sunniest of sunshine poprock and it groooves. While "My World Fell Down" has a strong tinge of melancholy, the later tracks don't. Boettcher's voice, prominent on the finished album, is also quite different.
As long as the listener doesn't expect more creations like "My World Fell Down" and can stand a little syrup, Present Tense is a very worthwhile album. "Another Time," "The Keeper Of The Games," "Would You Like To Go," and "The Truth Is Not Real" are all immaculately writted sunshine poprock grooves with spectacular catchy hooks and arrangements. Even questionably titled songs such as "Song To The Magic Frog" make for pleasant listening.
Obviously a respected collectible from many years back that is hard to find and sought in decent condition, and, this copy is ***MINT in factory shrink wrap ((perfect))***
Present Tense is one of the stronger sunshine pop albums, with a production touch somewhere between SMiLe and The Notorious Byrd Brothers. It's a perfect wall to follow up The Millennium's Begin.
- "Another Time" (Boettcher)
- "Song to the Magic Frog (Will You Ever Know)" (Boettcher/O'Malley)
- "You Know I've Found a Way" (Boettcher/Mallory)
- "The Keeper of the Games" (Boettcher)
- "Glass" (Marks/Sheldon)
- "Would You like to Go" (Alexander/Boettcher)
- "My World Fell Down" (Carter/Stephens)
- "Hotel Indiscreet" (Gordon/Griffin)
- "I'm Not Living Here" (Boettcher)
- "Musty Dusty" (Boettcher)
- "The Truth Is Not Real" (Usher)
CONDITION: The cover: solid all over with very tiny bb delete drill at top left along with smallest size staple which once held the original store price tag (how some stores in the sixties affixed their price tags ro covers!) ...otherwise the colors are bright, near "EX" (excellent) with no seam splits, no writing...nice collectible look from 44 yerars ago
The vinyl:all very clean...top copy rated at "EX" (excellent) to M- and plays wonderful...both 360 Sound labels are clean...(barely noticed, one side of label has a light record store stamp, lightly)
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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP). NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges $8.50 = Airmail = Canada/Mexico (add $1.50 each additional Lp/disc) ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) The Records In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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