ORIG '66 1st INCREDIBLE STRING BAND UK Folk psych gem
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1966 ORIGINAL GOLD ELEKTRA
LEGENDARY BRITISH UNDERGROUND FOLKROCK CLASSIC
The Incredible String Band
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\ USA - (((GOLD))) Elektra Records - EKS 7322
The very first (1966) Incredible String Band Lp on the hard to find GOLD Elektra label with original Gold Elektra inner sleeve!! >> great clean condition!! (see details below)
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The Incredible String Band is the band's self titled very first album. Released in 1966, it is the only Incredible String Band album to feature the original trio line-up with Clive Palmer as well as Robin Williamson and Mike Heron.
The trio had been signed to Elektra Records by Joe Boyd, who had seen them play in Glasgow. They recorded the album at the Sound Techniques studio in London in one or two days in May 1966, with Boyd as producer. Boyd insisted on focusing on the group's own self-written material, rather than the traditional songs and tunes which they had also been performing. This squeezed Palmer, who wrote and sang on only one track, and played on only four others.
The band's imagery is less prevalent on this album than on their later albums, although the liner notes, by Heron, include a surreal tale of the band's encounter with a magic blackbird. Unlike their later work, the instrumentation is relatively orthodox (mostly guitars), but the album does contain unconventional tunes and singing styles. Heron later described the album as his favourite.
The album was released in Britain in June 1966, and in the USA, and showcased their playing on a variety of instruments. It won the title of "Folk Album of the Year" in Melody Maker's annual poll, and in a 1968 Sing Out! magazine interview Bob Dylan praised Williamson's "October Song" as one of his favorite songs of that period.
The original LP sleeve used in the UK showed the band holding obscure musical instruments in Boyd's office in London. For the USA issue, a different photo was used, showing the three musicians posed on what appears to be a rusting bus.
The trio broke up immediately after recording the album, but Heron and Williamson reunited after a few months to continue the band's name as a duo
Side one
- "Maybe Someday" – 2:20
- "October Song" – 4:09
- "When the Music Starts to Play" – 2:43
- "Schaeffer's Jig" – 0:58
- "Womankind" – 3:45
- "The Tree" – 2:55
- "Whistle Tune" – 1:02
- "Dandelion Blues" (Williamson) – 3:02
Side two
- "How Happy I Am" – 2:20
- "Empty Pocket Blues" – 4:47
- "Smoke Shovelling Song" – 3:47
- "Can't Keep Me Here" – 2:14
- "Good as Gone" – 3:30
- "Footsteps of the Heron" – 3:14
- "Niggertown" – 2:09
- "Everything's Fine Right Now" – 2:12
CONDITION: The cover is: M-....sharp and vibrant colors no bends, no seam splits, no writing, no delete markings
The vinyl is all glossy clean, M- plays beautifully....rare on the GOLD Elektra label
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls 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 SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left 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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