MAXOPHONE S/T SAME '75 LP US NM w/ INSERT PROG PAUSA EN

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1975 IN-DEMAND ORIGINAL ~ PROGRESSIVE ROCK CLASSIC!

M A X O P H O N E        

"M A X O P H O N E" 1975

Original US Pressing on PA/USA RECORDS : PR 7002

Epic Italian Prog Band redid this album in English. 

Near Mint (NM) is the highest grade I use for open records.

Grading is strict. Any flaws in the vinyl, cover or labels will be noted below

Near Mint !  Housed in Original Cover, Original Insert (Inner Sleeve)

Extremely Hard to Find Especially in Such Superb Condition!

...a TOP COPY survivor...

A VERY NICE COPY INDEED !  

Essential Progressive Rock Album ...  A MUST FOR ALL FANS OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK!

You have the opportunity to bid on this scare US copy of the classic LP from MAXOPHONE !  

AN ELUSIVE PROGMONSTER!!! ONE OF THE TOP PROG ALBUMS EVER CREATED !!! 

Timeless Good !!!

   

THE PHOTO IS OF THE ACTUAL ITEM

 

C O N D I T I O N:

Label:

 PA/USA RECORDS : PR 7002 

Vinyl:

NEAR MINT (NM) - Both sides are clean & glossy, has retained its original high sheen. Has a soft superficial (absolutely not audible) mark on side 2, probably manufacture's flaw, otherwise the vinyl looks outstanding and has clean labels ...here a TOP COPY survivor... Plays MINT. It has clearly been very well cared for. Has no any particular flaws to mention. Rare collectible copy.

Cover:

EXCELLENT (EX) - Solid, thick, sturdy and very presentable, having no more than light signs of previous careful use. No damages, no cuts, no writings, no seams splits (see picture). 

Insert: NEAR MINT (NM) - Original insert (inner sleeve) with lyrics, credits and band's photos.

The album is strictly graded and is guaranteed to your satisfaction. Any questions, feel free to ask. 

                             
LP STORED IN A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE. 

Tracks Listing

Side 1

1. Life can be like music (6:39)
2. Six against one (7:04)
3. When we were young (5:52)

Side 2

4. Fase (6:47)
5. I heard a butterfly (5:21)
6. Live together or die (8:54)

Line-up/Musicians

- Maurizio Bianchini / horn, trumpet, percussion,
vibraphone, backing vocals
- Roberto Giuliani / electric guitars, piano, backing vocals
- Sergio Lattuada / keyboards, backing vocals
- Sandro Lorenzetti / drums
- Alberto Ravasini / lead vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
- Leonardo Schiavone / clarinet, flute, alto & tenor saxes

Maxophone biography
Although less popular than other mainstream Italian prog rock groups, MAXOPHONE achieved a late cult status among prog rock fan because of their well crafted music, solid musical expertise and precisely cut arrangements. A well coordinated six piece ensemble, MAXOPHONE sits in the prog rock arena covering the gap between the clattering edge of groups like KING CRIMSON, the folky roots of JETHRO TULL and the more elaborated Canterbury sound. MAXOPHONE had a twin-fold soul: half of the members had classic music background while the other half had a solid rock background. This weird combination appears clearly in some songs were very non-rock instruments, such as horn, clarinet, trumpet and vibraphone are used in very balanced way together with Fripp-esque guitars and electrical piano. After one year rehearsal work, in 1975, MAXOPHONE issued their only LP record, the homonymous MAXOPHONE, which aged pretty well, sounding fresh today as 30 year ago.

Although MAXOPHONE may sometime blink an eye to melodic rock, they never forget to surprise the listener, nicely standing repeated listening. Their music shows surfacing influences from Greg LAKE, Robert FRIPP, ELP, KING CRIMSON, GENTLE GIANT, NATIONAL HEALTH, PFM, BANCO and Yes among the others. Their most renown feature is to change the music mood from pastoral to rock to classical within the same song without losing listening momentum. After the publication of the homonymous LP, they recorded a pop pier single, whose side A and B songs are both included as bonus tracks in the CD version of MAXOPHONE.

A clear must for all Italian prog rock lovers.

          ·   No Reserve

·   All Items will be Shipped in a Padded Sturdy Cardboard Mailer Specifically Designed for LP. 

·   Shipping within the US via Media Mail is $3.50 for the first LP and $1.00 extra per each additional.

·   Shipping to Canada via USPS International is $8.00 for the first LP and $2.00 extra per each additional.

·   International shipping via USPS International is $14.00 for the first LP and $4.00 extra per each additional.  

RECORD WILL BE SHIPPED IN A PADDED MAILER WITH INSERTS, IN A PLASTIC OUTER SLEEVE AND QUALITY ORIGINAL PAPER INNER SLEEVE, WITH RECORD OUTSIDE OF JACKET ( except for SEALED LPs) TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

Please, email me with any questions.

RECORD GRADING

I use a very conservative process when grading my eBay items.

MINT

Sealed album...!!!

NEAR MINT

Like new. The vinyl retains its original gloss, and the jacket is clean with no wear nor marks on the label.

          EX              EXCELLENT

May have a few scuffs or very light scratches which do not affect its playability. May have some minor rubs on the label or spindle. May have some writing on the label which will be noted. May have some slight wear on the jacket but no splits! This is the desirable grade for most collectors.

VG+
VERY GOOD+

The vinyl and cover has light general wear including scratches (may be audible), small splits on the jacket, and some label wear (including writing).

VG
VERY GOOD

General wear both on vinyl and jacket, audible scratches, split jacket (including ringwear) and label wear.

POOR/DAMAGED

Non-playable!!! Sold for the jacket only, or sold as a "rare" filler copy.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT WHEN VINYL WAS THE STANDARD, 20 TO 30% OF ALBUMS CAME OUT OF THE SHRINKWRAP AS BAD PRESSINGS WITH SURFACE NOISE. OBVIOUSLY, SUCH BAD PRESSINGS WOULD NOT BE IDENTIFIABLE THROUGH VISUAL EXAMINATION, NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL

 

 

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