AFFINITY, ‘AFFINITY’ SELF TITLED ORIGINAL 1970 ‘VERTIGO’ STEREO LP.

	£		470
	$		623

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The origin of Affinity was, circa 1965 in the science department of the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Three science students Lynton Naiff (keyboards), Grant Serpell (drums), and Nick Nicholas (double bass) had formed the US Jazz Trio, they played at University events and local gigs. When Serpell graduated a year later he was replaced by Mo Foster who had earlier been playing bass guitar in his school band but had now adapted to playing drums. After university Naiff and Serpell, along with members of other bands gathered from other university bands, formed the pop group Ice. Although Ice was moderately successful commercially it only lasted for about a year before it disbanded. Although Ice had disbanded, Naiff and Serpell were keen to continue with a career in music. They decided to start a new jazz-influenced pop band. To this end they invited Foster to join them, only this time on bass guitar as Serpell would be carrying out the drummer's duties. After holding auditions they met ex-Tridents guitarist Mike Jopp. They liked his playing and his ability to play both jazz and pop, and perhaps more importantly he had his own amp and a car. The auditions continued for a singer. They unanimously decided on an English teacher they had met previously, Linda Hoyle. After obtaining a loan, which was guaranteed by Jopp's father, they bought the equipment needed to start the band. They bought Impact amplifiers, a Hammond M102 organ, a Gibson EBO bass guitar, some microphones and a grey Ford Transit van. They then spent the summer of 1968 rehearsing, writing, and generally chilling out at a rented bungalow on the edge of Brighton. The first thing they needed to do though was invent a name for themselves, eventually they settled on "Affinity" which came from the name of Oscar Peterson's 1961 LP Affinity.

Both Vertigo record labels are in superb undamaged Near Mint condition, bright, clean and undamaged record labels with just a couple of light signs of play to the centre of each label.

The stampers side A, 6360004 1Y 2 114, side B, 6360004 B1 115

Both sides of the immaculate Vinyl LP are in superb unmarked Mint Minus condition, beautiful undamaged, clean and bright Vinyl surfaces to both sides, no scuffs, or scratches, and hardly a sign of any hairlines, obviously a very well cared for LP.

The LP play's with a beautiful sound quality from beginning to end with no clicks, no skips, no static background noise, a very powerful and enjoyable sound quality, and all amazing tracks.

The LP comes in it’s original Vertigo Swirl inner bag and is a nice example, no writing, tearing, or seam splits, just light creasing and age toning.

And is housed in it’s original gatefold picture sleeve, which is in superb Excellent to Excellent Plus condition. The front of the sleeve shows a little handling signs with no fading to the colours, with just very light signs of record storage.

The inner gatefold part of the sleeve is super clean and undamaged Excellent Plus condition.

The reverse panel of the sleeve is also clean with mild signs of handling. The spine edge and other edges are free from splits, but do show light rubbing, but nothing major.

This is a very nice example of this mega rare and obscure 1970 self titled Affinity album.

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