The Monks - Black Time rare white vinyl German
$
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Description
Vinyl has some printing imperfections on the vinyl’s white coloring. The bottom of the jacket does have a pretty long split. The shrink wrap is still on. Please see photos.
The Monks, referred to by the name monks on record sleeves, were an American rock band formed in Gelnhausen, West Germany in 1964. Assembled by five American GIs stationed in the country, the group grew tired of the traditional format of rock, which motivated them to forge a highly experimental style characterized by an emphasis on hypnotic rhythms that minimized the role of melody, augmented by the use of sound manipulation techniques. The band's unconventional blend of shrill vocals, confrontational lyrics, feedback, and guitarist David Day's six-string banjo baffled audiences, but music historians have since identified the Monks as a pioneering force in avant-garde music. The band's lyrics often voiced objection to the Vietnam War and the dehumanized state of society, while prefiguring the harsh and blunt commentary of the punk rock movement of the 1970s and 1980s. The band's appearance was considered as shocking as its music, as they attempted to mimic the look of Catholic monks by wearing black habits with cinctures symbolically tied around their necks, and hair worn in partially shaved tonsures.
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Vinyl will be shipped in a high quality, premium, vinyl mailer with inserts to insure secure protection. No pizza boxes or bubble mailers here. They will also include a 3 MIL 12x12 Outer Album Cover protecting your purchase for years to come. I will ship the vinyl inside the album jacket, if you prefer it on the outside please send a message requesting this. Please feel free to ask any and all questions you may have.
Please note below.
* Records sold in lots will not be shipped with inserts or an Outer Cover Protector.
Record grating:
Mint (M) sealed, presumed in mint condition.
Near Mint (NM) record has only been played a handful of times and should be free of marks or scratches. Ideally, it will look like it’s been played but with care and put away safely.
Excellent (EX) Same as above except possibly a few inaudible and superficial marks or light scratches or dings. There will be evidence of use.
Very Good Plus (VG+) Possibly a few crackles or pops, a few more light scratches and or scuffs. Will have visible and obvious signs of enjoyment but nothing deep or compromising to the vinyl.
Very Good (VG) visually apparent issues, should be expected but still a very enjoyable spin.
Good Plus (G+) Vinyl may have pops, clicks, scratches and marks should be
expected.
Good (G) Undesirable for some. VERY obvious Issues. Buy at your own risk, absolutely no returns. SOLD AS IS.
Anything below the above rating, I rate Worn (W) heavy scratches, marks, rubs and/or Possibly warped… Again, SOLD AS IS.
As far sleeves go, I try to make sure the photos illustrate it as best as it can.
Again, thanks so very much for the interest and we look forward to helping you grow your collection!
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