Rodriguez "Alive" Scarce - incredibly rare live recording made in Sydney, 1979

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Rodriguez "Alive" Scarce - incredibly rare live recording made in Sydney, 1979

Some consider this vinyl LP to be the Holy Grail Rodriguez album because it is so rare. It was released for a short period after his Australian Tour in 1979 and due to lack of sales only a very small number were pressed and released. The chance to hear Rodriguez's voice at such a young age is a special treat.

There are a couple of smudges on both sides of the record that have NO effect on playback. This is why I graded the album as VG but playback is at the very least VG+ and Excellent.

From a review 

"In 1979 the man, the myth and his guitar took a trip to Australia where he drew larger crowds than Rod Stewart and mesmerised audiences in a way few artists can do. The resultant live album simply entitled 'Alive' captures the magic in a raw, stripped down way. The production seems almost non-existent which means what you hear is what that audience heard that evening. Sit too close to your speakers and you may find yourself reaching out to touch the man, it's that intimate. As each song is recognised, the audience offers up respectful applause, but quickly quieten to listen. 

The songs are mellower than on the studio albums, this is thanks largely to some prominant flute work of José Guadiana and mandolin strumming from Steve Cooney, but still maintain their edge, thanks to the biting lyrics that we know and love, and also the familiar rough, yet somehow smooth vocal tones. At times it sounds as though this was recorded in a small, smokey jazz joint on a night where everything slots perfectly into place, the band tightly knit and all focussed on producing an exceptional sound, the audience enraptured, and at the centre, this Mexican looking dude, relaxed and totally in command. 

Strangely there's no 'Sugarman' or 'I Wonder', but they are not missed. There is 'Like Janis', 'A Most Disgusting Song' and a slow burning version of 'Inner City Blues' to keep the audience enthralled. And enthrall it does. As the sleeve notes say, "while some followers of the unlikely Messiah were obviously transported into the realms of ecstacy". Listening to 'Alive' this feeling is quite tangible, you breathe the audience's breath, you feel with the audiences senses, you hear with their ears, you share their heartbeats. 

Rodriguez's albums are special, and this gem that captures the rare moment of the man in concert is no exception. It's mellow rock at it's biting best. It's everything you'd expect and more. Armed only with a guitar and a bunch of ten year old songs, Rodriguez strolled onto the stages of Australia, handed out some of the most precious memories rock fans could dream of then floated back to the safe haven of obscurity. Fortunately someone had the foresight to record the moment so those who weren't there could experience something of what happened there. 

One listen to 'Alive' and you will realise that Rodriguez was the one who put the awe in audience. Side One: 1. Can't Get Away (4.41) 2. Street Boy (4.33) 3. Like Janis (2.50) 4. I Think of You (3.40) 5. I'll Slip Away (3.58) Side Two: 1. A Most Disgusting Song (4.24) 2. Forget It (2.12) 3. Inner City Blues (3.40) 4. Halfway Up The Stairs (1.50) 5. To Whom It May Concern (8.07) 

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I have also listed the very first pressing on Rodriguez's "Coming From Reality" which is in Near Mint condition. Please see the listing for details. If you are interested in buying both we can come to a fair price, just message me.

Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased. 

Posted items protected with cardboard and with plastic covers for LPs. Vinyl is taken out of covers to prevent cutting of seams.

When you have the chance, take a look at the other items I currently have listed for sale, you might find something of interest as I am always happy to combine postage.

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Grading based on Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide:

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+): Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound may be present. Sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split and light ring wear.

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