The Paupers – Ellis Island – Psych Rock Vinyl LP – Skip Prokop – WL Promo-Mono

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21

This Toronto band recorded only two albums in their short time together, and both were outstanding.  This was their second and the more successful of the two.  It’s a terrific collection that features the vocals of Skip Prokop and Adam Mitchell.  There is also keyboard support from Al Kooper.  Kooper and Prokop worked together on a great live double album with Mike Bloomfield.  You will hear incredible musicianship on this album, including some crazy psychedelic orchestration and effects.  The entire album is outstanding, but I think the last track, “Julliana” is mind-boggling.  The album was released on Verve Forecast in 1968, number FT-3051.  This is the original release of the album, and it is the white label promotional release.  The album cover indicates this is the stereo release, but the promo sticker on the front indicates mono.  The catalog number on the vinyl label is the mono number.  The vinyl is in exceptional condition with its bright original luster and just a few light surface scratches and scuffs that do not significantly impact play.  It plays with very light sporadic background noise and a very occasional small tic.  The vinyl grades VG.  The album cover shows ring wear and corner and edge wear.  All seams appear to be taped, though I don’t know why as the seams are sharp, tight, and intact.  There is general age wear and discoloration.  The cover grades VG. 

Album Tracks: 
South Down Road
Cairo Hotel
Can’t Go On
Another Man’s Hair On My Razor

Numbers
Oh That She Might
Yes I Know
Ask Her Again
Julliana

Grading Information

I only use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Very occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G.  This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.  

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. Canada shipping rates have gone up dramatically. The first album will be shipped for $16.  Additional albums will be shipped for $4 per album, with up to five albums able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

The Canada cost determination also applies for all other International shipping, except that the first album is shipped for $21 and each subsequent is just an additional $5.00. 

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.  Payment by Paypal is preferred. 

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