Beach Boys Friends Vinyl LP Capitol ST 2895 VG+ 1st Pressing (Scranton) 1968

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The Beach Boys Friends Vinyl LP - Capitol ST 2895 VG+ First Pressing (1968)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was claened and play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity. Cover has good color, still has gloss, with only light wear. Name written on cover.
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): ST1-2895-B2 Matrix / Runout (Side B label): ST2-2895-A1
Friends is the fourteenth studio album by the Beach Boys, released in June 1968 by Capitol Records. The album is characterized by its calm and peaceful atmosphere, which contrasted the prevailing music trends of the time. Fans generally came to regard the album as one of the band's finest.
As with their two previous albums, Friends was recorded primarily at Brian Wilson's home with a lo-fi production style. The album's sessions lasted from February to April 1968 at a time when the band's finances were rapidly diminishing. Despite crediting production to "the Beach Boys", Wilson actively led the entire project, later referring to it as his second unofficial solo album (the first being 1966's Pet Sounds). Some of the songs were inspired by the group's recent involvement with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and his Transcendental Meditation practice. It was the first album to feature songs from Dennis Wilson.
Friends received favorable reviews in the music press, but like their records since Smiley Smile (1967), the album's simplicity divided critics and fans. It was the last LP in which Brian was credited on most of the tracks until 1977's The Beach Boys Love You.
Tracklist
A1 Meant For You 0:38 A2 Friends 2:32 A3 Wake The World 1:29 A4 Be Here In The Mornin' 2:17 A5 When A Man Needs A Woman 2:07 A6 Passing By 2:24
B1 Anna Lee, The Healer 1:51 B2 Little Bird 2:02 B3 Be Still 1:24 B4 Busy Doin' Nothin' 3:05 B5 Diamond Head 3:39 B6 Transcendental Meditation 1:51
The Beach Boys Al Jardine – vocals, electric bass (on "Passing By" [uncertain credit]) Bruce Johnston – vocals, keyboard (on "Passing By"), piano (on "Meant for You") Mike Love – vocals Brian Wilson – vocals, organ, piano, percussion Carl Wilson – vocals, guitar, bass (on "Anna Lee the Healer") Dennis Wilson – vocals, harmonium (on "Little Bird"), congas 
Guests Marilyn Wilson – vocals (on "Busy Doin' Nothin'" and "Be Here in the Mornin' Murry Wilson – vocals (on "Be Here in the Mornin'")

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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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