ELF L.A./59 ORIG 1974 US MGM LP RONNIE JAMES DIO RAINBOW

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This is an ORIGINAL 1974 MGM RECORDS U.S. ISSUE of the LP titled 'L.A./59' from Ronnie James Dio's early band Elf, which later morphed into most of the band Rainbow.  It is MGM Records U.S. catalog number M3G-4974\, rigid vinyl early pressing.

Elf personnel on this LP is: Ronnie James Dio-vocals / Micky Lee Soule-keyboards, vocals / Gray Driscoll-drums, percussion / Craig Gruber-bass / Steve Edwards-guitar.  Ritchie Blackmore replaced Steve Edwards later in 1976, and the rest of the band became Rainbow.  

This album was later reissued under the title 'Carolina County Ball'. 

 Tracks:

A1 Carolina County Ball 4:45
A2 L.A. 59 4:22
A3 Ain't It All Amusing 5:00
A4 Happy 5:27
B1 Annie New Orleans 2:55
B2 Rocking Chair Rock 'N' Roll Blues 5:35
B3 Rainbow 4:00
B4 Do The Same Thing 3:10
B5 Blanche 2:31

Condition of record is a high VG++ with a few light visible sleeve and surface marks which cannot be felt and do not affect play. Condition of cover is VG+ with some ring and contact wear and some wear along the edges and on the corners. Cover has no water damage, splits, tears, writing, or stickers. This LP would be a choice addition to any Ronnie James Dio record collection! Media mail postage within the U.S. is $4.00. I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE - PLEASE NOTE: NEW FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL POSTAGE TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE U.S EXCEPT FOR CANADA (17.50) AND GERMANY is $22.00 - YES IT'S CRAZY, THIS IS THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AS OF 1/27, NOT ME!!! PLEASE NOTE: AN EXTRA $13.95 TO COVER REGISTERED POSTAGE WITH TRACKING AND SIGNATURE DELIVERY WILL BE ADDED TO ALL SHIPMENTS VALUED OVER $50.00 GOING TO BUYERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. ALSO, DUE TO THE GERMAN POST AND CUSTOMS CONTINUING FAILURE TO DELIVER MY PACKAGES, I AM FORCED TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL $13.95 TO COVER REGISTERED POSTAGE WITH TRACKING AND SIGNATURE DELIVERY TO ALL SHIPMENTS GOING TO GERMANY. I APOLOGIZE FOR THIS, BUT I CANNOT CONTINUE TO LOSE MONEY AND HAVE MY EBAY REPUTATION DAMAGED BY THE GERMAN POST AND CUSTOMS' INABILITY TO DELIVER MY PACKAGES. Please e-mail me for postage rates to other areas outside the U.S.! BUYER PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH - IT PROBABLY WILL NOT GET HERE! I will give an immediate refund (less shipping) upon return of the LP if buyer is dissatisfied for any reason. Good luck!