WIGWAM TOMBSTONE VALENTINE 1970 2LP ORIG US PROMO VERVE PROG GUSTAVSON POHJOLA
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1970 IN-DEMAND ~ ORIGINAL PROGRESSIVE ROCK CLASSIC!
W I G W A M
"Tombstone Valentine" 1970 (2LP)
Original US Promo Press - Verve Forecast Records : FTS 3089-2
Original Heavyweight Vinyl
Expanded US-Version
Rare Promotional : White Label "Not For Sale" Press
Housed in the Original Gatefold Cover
THIS IS NOT A RECENT RE-ISSUE !!!!
This is your chance to get your hands on a clean and well-preserved copy!!
SOUNDS FANTASTIC WITH REAL NICE FIDELITY & WARM ANALOG SOUND !!!
Essential Progressive Rock Album ... A MUST FOR ALL FANS OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK!
ONE OF THE TOP PROG ALBUMS EVER CREATED !!!
M a s t e r p i e c e
Timeless Good !!!
THE PHOTO IS OF THE ACTUAL ITEM
Label:
Original US Promo Press - Verve Records : FTS 3089-2
Vinyl:
VERY GOOD+ (VG+)- Both sides of the both records are clean & glossy, has retained its original high sheen having some mostly inner sleeve type light superficial (inaudible & unfeelable) scuffs, marks, hairlines and a few soft scratches visible when viewed at an angle under bright light. The record plays strong VG+ throughout with just a few minor clicks (record #1) with great audio quality, and light sub-dominant surface noise in some quiet spots. No alarming audio problems noticed at all.Cover:
VERY GOOD+ (VG+) - An Original Gatefold Cover having light to moderate age related signs of wear although nothing major, mostly along the seams and spine. No damages, no unwanted writings (see picture).
LP STORED IN A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE
The album is strictly graded and is guaranteed to your satisfaction. Any questions, feel free to ask.
Track Listing
Side 1
–1. Medley: Dance Of Anthropoids, Frederick & Bill (Song Of The Skinhead)
–2. Wishful Thinker
–3. For America
4. – Autograph
Side 2
–1. In Gratitude
– 2. Let The World Ramble On
–3. Tombstone Valentine
–4. Captain Supenatural
–5. 1936 Lost In The Snow
–6. Happy Waste (End)
Side 3
–1. Call Me On Your Telephone
–2. 633 Jesu Fåglar, Pidän Sinusta
–3. Bird Of Paradise
–4. Wolf At The Door
–5. The Gang Called The Vegetable Man
–6. Anna Suukko Vain
Side 4
–1. Mountain Range
–2. Astronomical
–3. Only Dreaming
–4. Cherry Cup Cake
–5. Semi-Circle Solitude
–6. End Of The Party
Total Time: 76:56
Line-up / Musicians
- Jim Pembroke / vocals, piano
- Jukka Gustavson / organ, piano, vocals
- Pekka Pohjola / bass, violin
- Ronnie Österberg / drums
With:
- Heikki Laurila / guitar, banjo
- Kalevi Nyqvist / accordion
- Jukka Tolonen / guitar - Nikke Nikamo / guitar
Wigwam biography
Formed in 1968 - Disbanded in 1978 - Reformed in the 1990s and are still active (as of 2017)
Finland's WIGWAM were truly one of the pioneers of early progressive rock. The history of WIGWAM can be subdivided into two separate eras: the original or "old" WIGWAM of 1969-1974 and the "new" WIGWAM of 1974-1977. The two were dramatically different, in terms of personnel and overall sound. The music of this unique band is dominated by the piano and organ sounds, all of those wrapped up in a sometimes dark music filled with typical Scandinavian influences. There is some great interplay between all the musicians. It gives you the feeling they were doing this to stay warm!
Though not a classic album, "Tombstone Valentine" was the first WIGWAM album that seems to show the band members getting to grips with each ones individual musical desires. In many ways, "Fairyport" was a continuation of "Tombstone Valentine", but I would say it is a bit more experimental and progressive. Nowadays, this album is considered a classic within progressive rock circles and it has a number of features that make it stand out as one of the great progressive albums of the seventies. "Being" (1974) was the last album by the legendary Pembroke/Gustavson/Pohjola/Österberg lineup. This album is a concept album, with most of the music and lyrics written by Jukka GUSTAVSON. This is an essential album for any fan of progressive rock. In early 1975, the new lineup was up and released the album that became an instant classic, "Nuclear Nightclub". When the new titled "Dark Album" was released in late 1977, WIGWAM had ceased to exist.
In the nineties PEMBROKE, RECHARDT and GROUNDSTRÖM suprised many by coming back with a third edition of WIGWAM, but that's a whole new story, to be continued...
· No Reserve.
· All Items will be Shipped in a Padded Sturdy Cardboard Mailer Specifically Designed for LP.
· Shipping within the US via Media Mail is $4.00 for the first LP and $1.00 extra per each additional.
· Shipping to Canada via USPS International is $19.00 for the first LP and $3.00 extra per each additional.
· International shipping via USPS International is $25.00 for the first LP and $5.00 extra per each additional
· International shipping of Double LP Set is $25.00.
RECORD WILL BE SHIPPED IN A PADDED MAILER WITH INSERTS, IN A PLASTIC OUTER SLEEVE AND QUALITY ORIGINAL PAPER INNER SLEEVE, WITH RECORD OUTSIDE OF JACKET ( except for SEALED LPs) TO PREVENT DAMAGE.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT I CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ITEMS MISSING IN THE POST, ALL I CAN DO IS KEEP PROOF OF POSTAGE. AS THE BUYER YOU ARE WELCOME TO PAY FOR EXTRA INSURED POSTAGE AT YOUR DISCRETION.
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RECORD GRADING
I use a very conservative process when grading my eBay items.
MINT
Sealed album...!!!
NEAR MINT
Like new. The vinyl retains its original gloss, and the jacket is clean with no wear nor marks on the label.
EX EXCELLENT
May have a few scuffs or very light scratches which do not affect its playability. May have some minor rubs on the label or spindle. May have some writing on the label which will be noted. May have some slight wear on the jacket but no splits! This is the desirable grade for most collectors.
VG+
VERY GOOD+
The vinyl and cover has light general wear including scratches (may be audible), small splits on the jacket, and some label wear (including writing).
VG
VERY GOOD
General wear both on vinyl and jacket, audible scratches, split jacket (including ringwear) and label wear.
POOR/DAMAGED
Non-playable!!! Sold for the jacket only, or sold as a "rare" filler copy.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT WHEN VINYL WAS THE STANDARD, 20 TO 30% OF ALBUMS CAME OUT OF THE SHRINK WRAP AS BAD PRESSINGS WITH SURFACE NOISE. OBVIOUSLY, SUCH BAD PRESSINGS WOULD NOT BE IDENTIFIABLE THROUGH VISUAL EXAMINATION, NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL
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