SPIRIT The Family That Plays Together 1968 German LP EX

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  SPIRIT The Family That Plays Together 1968 German LP EX








About shipping costs : Please note that  since all my records are sent from France, I can not put the right ones on the head of the auction. 
They are not the USD 4.00 or the free shipping, sometimes, mentionned above.
You'll find them after the pictures and the description, on the bottom of this page. Thanks for understanding.


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Cover : EX

Record : EX
obviously never been played but shows slight surface marks (hairlines) mostly on side 1.


Many of you are probably familiar with this great, underrated LA band that was started by drummer Ed Cassidy and guitarist Randy California in 1967. The roots of Spirit can be traced to prior groups the Rising Sons (who released one excellent blues rock single in the mid 60’s) and the Red Roosters. While Cassidy and California were the heart and soul of Spirit, Jay Ferguson handled lead vocals while Mark Andes and John Locke played bass and keyboards respectively.
Spirit crafted many fine albums in their day but most people cite this album along with Twelve Dreams of Dr Sardonicus and Spirit of '76 (double lp) as their masterpieces. The Family That Plays Together hit the record shelves in 1968 and featured a wild, young guitarist in Randy California. Cassidy was an excellent middle aged drummer and Ferguson was an outspoken, courageous lead singer. Spirit definitely stood out amongst a crowd and the different personalities within the group eventually tore them apart.
The above record featured Spirit at an early peak, opening with their biggest radio hit I Got A Line On You. This was the most atypical song on the album but great guitar driven hard rock anyhow. California’s leads were fantastic and innovative and there is no doubt that he was one of LA’s top rock guitarists. Some of the songs such as the spacey It Shall Be or the heart wrenching Darlin’ If have beautiful string and horn charts that bring to mind Love’s classic Forever Changes album. The Grateful Dead-like It’s All The Same and the strange psych blowout Aren’t You Glad showed California’s mastery of the fuzztone.
He was clearly breaking new ground with tone and texture but for me the true masterpiece on this album is Dream Within A Dream. This song opens with some intense Hendrix influenced riffs which eventually drift into space, riding high on insane, droning bumble bee fuzz riffs that hit really hard. It’s one of the great slices of LA guitar psych and mandatory listening for any Rock fan.


MY GRADING SYSTEM / MON SYSTÈME DE GRADATION :

I can not listen to all the records I'm selling, this gradation is only based on visual judgement. I have rather tendency to exagerate this gradation, however, in case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask your questions before bidding.
Je ne peux écouter tous les disques que je vends, cette gradation n'est donc fondée que sur un jugement visuel. J'ai plutôt tendance à volontairement exagérer cette notation, cependant n'hésitez pas à poser vos questions avant d'enchérir en cas de doute.

M (MINT) : Scellé, jamais joué, neuf dans son emballage d'origine.
Sealed, never opened or played, new in original package.

NM (NEAR MINT) : Copie quasi parfaite, joué très rarement. Au pire, une ou deux traces de surface insignifiantes. C'est le qualificatif le plus haut donné pour un disque non scellé.
Near perfect copy, played only a few times. At worst it may have one or two insignificant flaws. This is the highest grade I give for a non-sealed (used) record.

EX (EXCELLENT) : Copie très propre, quelques marques de surfaces (cheveux) insignifiantes. La pochette a des défauts très mineurs.
Clean copy, slight surface marks/hairlines, cover has minor defaults.

VG++ (VERY GOOD++) : Des marques de surface plus nombreuses, quelques défauts mineurs ou traces d'usage de la pochette.Non qualifié d'EX à cause de défauts un peu plus nombreux.
More surface marks, minor flaws, or cover wear, minor edge wear (cover). Nothing serious but is not graded EX because of few minor defaults

VG+ (VERY GOOD +) : A été joué souvent, traces d'usage et multiples micros rayures générant un bruit de fond au départ ou entre deux titres, mais le disque ne saute pas à la lecture. La pochette présente des traces d'usage ou de stockage importantes (coins ou tranche usés, noms, date, dédicace, etc...).
Played a lot, will show signs of handling, has numerous slight surface marks (hairlines) but no jumps or sticks. Cover wear (light ring wear, heavier corner or edge wear on cover)

VG (VERY GOOD) : Disque très usé, a été joué de nombreuses fois, des rayures importantes provoquant un bruit de fond permanent mais ne saute pas à la lecture. Encore écoutable (notamment à fort volume pour du gros son). La pochette est bien abîmée, déchirure, coins et tranche usés, importantes traces de stylo ou marqueur,
Used record, played a lot, has marks, few scratches, some crackling while playing and but no jumps or sticks. Still quite listenable. Cover may have heavy corner, edge wear or split seams

G (GOOD) : A été joué jusqu'à la corde (mais encore jouable sur certains titres), rayures multiples, craquements, sauts pendant la lecture. La pochette est très abîmée. Cette gradation ne concerne que les disques d'exception pouvant intéresser un collectionneur souhaitant récupérer le vinyl ou la pochette afin de compléter un exemplaire déjà présent dans sa discothèque...
Played a lot and more (but still playable), lot of scratches, crackles a lot while playing, may have jump or sticks and cover is damaged...so not so good ! This record must be very rare to be proposed in this state !!!

Remise en main propre impossible, tous les disques sont expédiés en colissimo

FRAIS D'EXPÉDITION / SHIPPING RATES

Je tiens à préciser que les frais d'expédition sont ceux que la poste pratiquent et sont calculés en fonction du poids de l'objet. Aucun surcoût (emballage, temps passé) ne vous sera facturé.
Please note that shipping charges are those that French post office practice and are calculated according to the weight of the LP ('s). No extra fees (packaging, time).

LES DISQUES NE POURRONT ÊTRE EXPÉDIÉS, POUR LA FRANCE, QU'EN COLISSIMO ( ÉVENTUELLEMENT RECOMMANDÉ ET ASSURÉ SUR PRÉCONISATION DE L'ACHETEUR, SURCOûT COMMUNIQUÉ APRÈS LA VENTE ) ET EN COURRIER PRIORITAIRE, ENREGISTRÉ OU NON, POUR L'ÉTRANGER.

For France (colissimo only) :
1 lp : USD 7,99 - 2 to 3 lp's : USD 9,73 - 4 to 8 lp's : USD 10,82 - Double lp : USD 9,73 

1 TO 8 EP : USD 7,99

For Europe (EU and Switzerland) by priority non registered airmail :
1 to 2 lp's : USD 10,90 - 3 to 4 lp's : USD 14,53 - 5 to 6 lp's : USD 16,71 - 7 to 8 lp's : USD 18,01

1 to 2 EP'S : USD 5,08 - 3 TO 6 EP'S : USD 8,43 - 7 to 8 EP'S : USD 10,90

For 9 (or more), shipment can only be done by International economic parcel.

For the rest of the world ( USA / ASIA / AUSTRALIA / AFRICA and outside European community ) by international priority non registered air mail : 
1 to 2 lp's : USD 14,24 - 3 to 4 lp's : USD 17,43 - 5 to 6 lp's : USD 21,79 - 7 to 8 lp's : USD 24,19

1 to 2 EP'S : USD 7,26 - 3 TO 6 EP'S : USD 9,88 - 7 to 8 EP'S : 14,24

For 9 (or more) LP's, shipment can only be done by International economic parcel.


Satisfait ou remboursé dans un délai de 7 jours après réception de vos disques (frais de retour à la charge de l'acheteur).
Satisfied or money back in the next 7 days after receiving your records. Buyer pays return shipping.

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