COMPANION Reap The Lost Dreamers LP Private Prog ACID ARCHIVES psych w/ EPHEMERA

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Very rare original pressing of Companion- Reap The Lost Dreamers still in it's shrink. A Memphis, TN based progressive rock band on the private label RAV Records. 
This copy appears to have been sent by someone in Companion, to try and find a new manager for the band. It has a folder that contains a "presentation" and ephemera including a photocopy of original artwork, a release agreement from RAV Records that states "both artists contracts and producer's contracts have been voided by the agreement and therefore totally unaffiliated with any record company or production company whatsoever", there's letters of opinion and recommendation concerning Companion on a retail, radio, and live performance basis, a press release describing the band and each of it's members, (2) of the original album inserts, a personalized letter to someone named "Toots" and signed by Brit Warner of the band, and more. See photos for details. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. 
Both the vinyl and cover are Strong VG. Not a bad copy at all. There are marks and while playing, surface noise is evident but not overpowering. Although the cover is still in it's shrink, there is a split down the length of the spine (probably caused by having a folder of paperwork stored inside)
Companion is a cool southern pro-level subtly xian dreamy prog psych trip. Certainly well worth checking out if you dig stuff like JUSTEN O'BRIEN & JAKE, DOC HOLIDAY, MICHAEL ANGELO, etc. Loads of effects, big drums, cosmic vibes, great layered synth, some crunchy fuzz guitars, etc. High praise in the acid archives, and somehow missing from the archivist.
After the collapse of the group “Leviathan” in 1974, some of its members have created a short-term group “Companion”, written in the same year a single job “Reap The Lost Dreamers”. The music is a mix of progressive rock , folk and pop-rock (primarily , vocals ) . The three band members playing on the keyboard . A lot of vocals, guitars and synthesizers , very melodic sound..

Personnel:
Brit Warner — vocals, 6 & 12 string acoustic/electric guitars, keyboards
Wain Bradley — vocals, bass, ARP synthesizer, keyboards
Mike Russell — RMI electric piano, EML 101 synthesizer, ARP string ensemble, Hammond B-3 organ, back-up vocals
Andy Tate — 6 & 12 string acoustic/electric guitars, back-up vocals
Shof Beavers — drums, percussion


Tracks:
01. Blackbird — 3:26
02. To The Better Days — 3:48
03. The Child Goes On — 3:58
04. The Lonely Reaper — 6:23
05. Prelude To The Last Dreamers/Wine For Dreamers/Dreamers Finale — 7:40
06. You Will Know — 2:54
07. Last My Past To You — 5:52
08. Second Chance — 3:27
09. Anytyme, Anywhere (Bonus) — 4:45