Rare Bird 1970 Self-Titled LP Probe / ABC – CPLP-4514 Reissue, Beautiful Scarlet

Description: Artist & Title: Rare Bird – Rare BirdLabel & Cat #: 1970 Probe / ABC Records – CPLP-4514 Stereo *Reissue Vinyl Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+) play graded *there are a couple superficial fine-line marks on Side 2 creating minimal surface noise. The "God of War" track on Side 1 has a scuffing blem which did not adversely affect play. All in all, a great playing record!Cover Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+) *gatefold jacket in great shape with light shelf & storage wear and no major flawsNotes: This debut featured an organist and an electric pianist, but no guitarist, resulting in a moody Hammond-heavy album from a band that would later become more progressive and varied in its sound. "Beautiful Scarlet" shifts easily from histrionic soul to offhanded slow-four interludes, and the instrumental "Iceberg" shows off the organist Graham Field and the rest of band's chops well. The whispered vocals and weird background noises of "God of War" achieves the kind of creepy gloom appropriate to an era of carpet bombing and napalm. Indeed, the production and instrumentation of this album makes it very much of a period piece, though certainly not in any derogatory sense. (AllMusic)All photos are actual images of the item for sale.All records are sleeved and removed from jacket to prevent any seam splitting, and both then shipped inside a poly album sleeve.You are eligible for a combined shipping discount when purchasing multiple items. You will be issued a refund on the shipping charges from a paid invoice. You can request what the actual shipping charge will be prior to purchase if you choose.Record grades used: (M) Mint ~ (NM) Near Mint ~ (EX) Excellent ~ (VG+) Very Good Plus ~ (VG) Very Good ~ (G) Good Thank you for visiting dBeat Records ! GRADING STANDARDS:(M) Mint: Record and cover appear absolutely perfect in every way. Grade is seldom used, even with sealed albums where the record itself can only be assumed to be mint. (NM) Near Mint: Vinyl is shiny with no obvious signs of wear and plays perfectly with no audible imperfections. Cover is close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident. (EX or VG++) Excellent /Very Good ++: Record or jacket has a minimum of audible or visual imperfections. Vinyl has been handled and played very carefully. Light paper scuffs and/or spindle marks may be visible with no appreciable lessening in sound quality. Covers show very minor signs of handling and wear. (VG+) Very Good Plus: Record displays light scuffs, spindle marks or very light scratches that may create some noise disturbances, but don't affect one's overall listening experience. Jacket begins to show more prominent signs of storage wear and aging. (VG) Very Good: Defects are more pronounced with visible signs of handling and playing. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially during soft passages and a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Covers may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached, although none of the flaws should be overwhelming. (G) Good / (G+)Good Plus: Vinyl will have scratches and visible groove wear. Record plays without skipping, although noticeable surface noise or ticks will be heard. Jackets have even more pronounced defects such as seam splits, tape, writing, ring wear, water damage or other defects.

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

End Time: 2025-01-13T18:42:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD