Dexter Wanzel – Life On Mars – Debut Jazz Funk-Jazz Fusion-Disco Vinyl LP – OG

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22

This outstanding keyboardist, composer, arranger, and producer is most noted today as the composer of one of the first foundation beats of hip-hop. His beat from “Theme From The Planets” is one of the most sampled beats in music history, and his sampled music has been used by Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, Ice-T, Ice Cube, Lil Kim, and many more. He has also released ten five full length albums that are all heralded as historic in the evolution of jazz funk and disco. This was his brilliant debut. The album was released on Philadelphia International Records in 1976, number PZ 34079. This is the original release of the album. The vinyl still has its bright original luster though with several light paper scuffs, none of which significantly impact play. It plays beautifully with just very light sporadic background noise. There are initials written on each label. The vinyl grades VG. The album cover shows light corner and edge wear. All seams show wear but are sharp, tight, and intact. The cover grades VG.

Track List:
A Prophet Named K.G.
Life On Mars
Together Once Again
Stargazer

One Million Miles From The Ground
You Can Be What You Wanna Be
Theme From The Planets
Rings Of Saturn

Grading Information

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $22. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically the cost per album will be no more than $27.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

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