RARE 1970 Orig THE THIRD POWER BELIEVE HARD PSYCH
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1970 USA HARD PSYCH CLASSIC
tHE THIRD POWER
BELIEVE
\ USA - VANGUARD RECORDS - VSD 6554
RARE sought after original 1970 first pressing vinyl ... heavy psych rock faves were long underestimated and all but ignored until the collector masses finally got the idea and now, a prized heavyrock/psych collecctible and one of the highly respeced bands from the late 60's DETROIT scene who played with fellow Detroit bands The Stooges, MC-5. SRC, Frost, etc...
"The Third Power" formed in 1967 near Detroit in Farmington Hills, MI by "Drew Abbot" (Guitar, Vocals), "Jim Craig" - (Drums, Vocals) and "Jem Targal" - (Bass, Vocals) after playing around for several years in various bands.
Quickly emerged as a favorite on the local club circuit thanks to their bone-rattling sound.
"Third Power" arrived with one of the most descriptive epithets a Power Rock Trio ever possessed. Their heavy attack fast made them favorites at the "Grande Ballroom", "Eastown Theater" and just about every other concert venue in the area.
The Third Power: from left to right "Jem Targal", "Jim Craig" and "Drew Abbot"
Despite production and support by the legendary "Sam Charters", Vanguard's utter lack of comprehension of the work (they didn't really know what to do with the band and dropped them after hearing the recording), poor distribution and non-existent promotion erased any chance the record had to stand on its considerable merit.
The Third Power was Detroit's answer to Cream back in the late 60's to early 70's and in fact did a rendition of "I'm So Glad" that rivaled anything Cream did. Third Power was intense sonic output, a power trio that used high output vacuum tube Traynor amps and pretty much did entirely original music. And they did it at volumetric deciblage that surely contributed to hearing loss among many an aged hippie; the Who had little edge in that respect save they had a bigger PA system. Third Power was always a draw at any Detroit venue and personally my other Should you have liked the MC-5 or The Frost, this would be the intesity of these groups amplified with a more cerebral appeal.
1. Gettin' Together
2. Feel So Lonely
3. Passed By
4. Lost in a Daydream
5. Persecution
6. Comin' Home
7. Won't Beg Any More
8. Crystalline Chandelier
9. Like Me Love Me
CONDITION: The Cover: solid all over ... with just a 'touch' of shelf wear that should not bother anyone...VG++ to "EX" (excellent) with no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...keeper copy with no need to upgrade ...has a small promo circle at top right and includes the original printed Vanguard inner sleeve ...
The Vinyl: all glossy clean on both sides M- clean and plays outstanding with clean labels...
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
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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