MINT '68 Syd Floyd Beatles TOMORROW = 1968 UK ACID MOD PSYCH YES TWINK FAIRIES +
$
409
$ 409
Sold For
May 14, 2023
Sold Date
May 7, 2023
Start Date
39
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USA
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- RARE FINAL COLLECTION TOP COPY
- 1968 MINTY ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..
- TOMORROW
- Tomorrow
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- USA - SIRE RECORDS - 7ES - 97012 (stereophonic)
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- Beautiful 1968 FIRST PRINTING
.............................................................................. - MINTY CLEAN, cover & vinyl best on eBay
- The USA "Sire" ORIGINAL is by far more scarce (rare!) than the British '68 original as far less copies were produced in the USA, having basically a "one & done" production release when the non-promoted LP release immediately became buried in the emergence of all things heavy psych (Jimi Hendrix, Cream, etc.)
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- 100% Original 1968 first pressing LP in thick cover ...
- the highly sought LP by BRITISH band TOMORROW ... features two solid sides in prime slices of "swinging London" psychedelic grooves!
- 100% Original 1968 first pressing LP in thick cover ...
- Very formidable & unique/creative UK pop-psychedelic-sounds ...
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- So difficult if ever to see a 1968 SIRE first issue THIS clean
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- TOMORROW is a nice blend of 1968 popsike positioned somewhere between Barrett-era Pink Floyd
- and the Beatles circa "Revolver."
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After TOMORROW disbanded, guitarist Steve Howe later joined progressive rock band "Yes", whilst Twink joined The Pretty Things on their concept album, S.F. Sorrow, before forming The Pink Fairies.
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The TOMORROW album is chocked full of secret messages, references, and insights ... obviously the band didn’t rely on the less-is-more approach, but rather thought to overwhelm the fans with their wisdom, inside jokes, and secret handshakes. It’s sad that the musical times and landscape changed so completely that this little gem never really found the surrealistic psychedelic niche in time to save itself from almost complete oblivion.
The opening track, and probably the best of the lot, “My White Bicycle,” holds a double reference ... the first being a nod to Albert Hofmann, the creator of LSD in 1943, who was riding home on his bicycle when the acid kicked in and opened his mind. The second is a reference to the Dutch practice of communal bicycles, which were painted white, and could be used by anyone. The second track directly challenges Colonel Brown of Cambridge University and his unusually harsh actions as a strict disciplinarian, acting as a lightening rod to challenge the strict senseless rules of society. “Auntie Mary’s Dress Shop” is an obvious take on both “Penny Lane” by The Beatles, and “Dedicated Follower Of Fashion” by The Kinks, and no doubt a bit of truth as related to the lads themselves. It’s here that TOMORROW actually give up their pretenses and cover “Strawberry Fields Forever,” though bring little new to the table. “Three Jolly Little Dwarfs” is a psychological metaphor for people who envision themselves as both adults and children at the same time ... failing that, then then boys were actually stoned on Acid watching dwarfs romp in the summer sun; an image that never ceases to make one smile. This leaves “Hallucinations” [owing way too much to Cream, and what would become known as “Sea Of Joy,” by Blind Faith] and “My White Bicycle” as the standout everlasting tracks, and the ones you need.
Despite all this, TOMORROW are a stunning reflection of the times from which they rose, being the first band ever to record a John Peel Radio 1 session. And that’s probably Tomorrow’s greatest failing, that they reflected the times, rather than creating the times. It’s not really a comfortable album to say the least, filled with the inherent trippy visionary word-plays... never the less, this little ditty is a must-have, or at least a must-listen, for anyone seeking to connect the dots, as it is some of the best pop-psych that was unleashed in the days of the '60s swinging London scene.
- Keith West - Vocals
Steve Howe - Guitar
John "Junior" Wood - Bass
John "Twink" Alder - Percussion
Mark P. Wirtz - Keyboard -
- My White Bicycle
Colonel Brown
Real Life Permanent Dream
Shy Boy
Revolution- Excerpt From A Teenage Opera
The Incredible Journey of Timothy Chase
Auntie Mary's Dress Shop
Strawberry Fields Forever
Three Jolly Little Dwarfs
Now Your Time Has Come
Hallucinations
- The cover: rated: M- the highly wear-prone (white) cover remains the BEST '68 original press one can ever hope to find, having non of the heavy wear, dirt & soil IF one was to ever find an original copy! Amazingly there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...Flat & square with 4-sharp corners
- Good luck finding better!!
- The vinyl: Rated: M- complimenting the CLEAN cover, both sides of this very rare 55 years ago first issue are very clean, playing dynamic without issue and both SIRE labels are clean
SEE: SELLERS OTHER ITEMS (((similar grooves for "head" people...)))
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
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EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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