Beach Boys Smiley Smile UK pressing vinyl LP Ex psyched
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Our Customer Service Policy Your satisfaction is our prime concern. If you are not delighted with your product, return it to us for a full refund - incl. the cost of return postage. We want you to be confident in our service and our products - we never misrepresent our products - new means new. We don't sell fake goods. Product Type: 12-inch Vinyl LP << << Genre: Psychedelic Pop >> Label: Capitol Artist/Group The Beach Boys Cat No.: ST 9001 Title: Smiley Smile Year: 1967
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This is a STEREO recording.
Collector please note: UK pressing
Condition Rating/General Comments
The vinyl record is excellent, with only a few very light abrasions/surface marks on both sides. These did not produce audible clicks or cause mis-tracking on our system - moving coil cartridge tracking at light weight recommended.
The sleeve is excellent - with very little sign of wear and retaining all of it's original reflective lustre.
The inner (EMI, featuring b/w photos of other releases by various artists) is likewise excellent - clean and unmarked.
Side One
Heroes And Villains
Vegetables
Fall Breaks And Back To Winter (W.Woodpecker Symphony)
She's Goin' Bald
Little Pad
Side Two
Good Vibrations
With Me Tonight
Wind Chimes
Gettin' Hungry
Wonderful
Whistle In
Album Review
After the much-discussed, uncompleted Smile project — which was supposed to take the innovations of Pet Sounds to even grander heights — collapsed, the Beach Boys released Smiley Smile in its place. (To clarify much confusion: Smiley Smile is an entirely different piece of work than Smile would have been, although some material that ended up on Smiley Smile would have most likely been used on Smile. Also, much of Smiley Smile was in fact recorded after the Smile sessions had ceased.)
For fans expecting something along the lines of Sgt. Pepper (and there were many of them), Smiley Smile was a major disappointment, replacing psychedelic experimentation with spare, eccentric miniatures. Heard now, outside of such unrealistic expectations, it's a rather nifty, if rather slight, effort that's plenty weird — in fact, often downright goofy — despite Brian Wilson's retreat from both avant pop and active leadership of the group.
"Wind Chimes," "Wonderful," "Vegetables," and much of the rest is low-key psychedelic quirkiness, with abundant fine harmonies and unusual arrangements. The standouts, nonetheless, were two recent hit singles in which Brian Wilson's ambitions were still intact: the inscrutable mini-opera "Heroes and Villains," and the number one hit "Good Vibrations," one of the few occasions where the group managed to be recklessly experimental and massively commercial at the same time.s
Mint The record is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioation in sound quality. The cover, inner sleeve and any extra items are in perfect condition - applies to sealed/unplayed products only. Excellent Shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and any other packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. Very Good Has clearly been played many times, but shows no major loss in sound quality - despite noticeable surface marks/light scratches. Cover and extra items have normal wear and tear. Domestic UK Postage is FREE - dispatched by royal mail European As stated -- discount £1.00 for each additional item, sent by air mail (excludes double albums/box sets) Worldwide As stated -- discount £1.00 for each additional item, sent by air mail (excludes double albums/box sets) Note: We take great care when packaging our vinyl products, the vinyl record is placed outside of the sleeve to prevent saw cuts. The items are secured between two thick layers of card and all edges are sealed. The package is marked 'FRAGILE' and 'PLEASE DO NOT BEND, DROP OR THROW'. Orders will be processed within 24-48 hours of receipt of payment (depending on order volume) Payments received after 12 noon on Fridays, will be dispatched the following Monday All prices are in U.K. pounds sterling - we only accept Paypal, send to the following email address: We only accept Paypal because it is safe and easy to use. Paypal includes FREE buyer protection and is completely free to register. When you pay with Paypal there are no hidden surcharges, no additional fees. Trading With Integrity Since 2002 Your custom is important to us. We'll do our best to resolve any issues. If an item is lost in transit, we will replace it or refund your money. Paypal includes FREE Buyer Protection - in the event of a dispute, you are guaranteed to get your money back. So you can buy from us with confidence. We hope you will ... not just today ... but tomorrow also!On 21-May-10 at 19:38:33 BST, seller added the following information:
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