ARCESIA - REACHIN mega-RARE '71 private PSYCH acid DISC PLAYS VG+++ Autographed

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Wild and Crazy PSYCH / LOUNGE from berserk crooner ARCESIA (John Arcesi).    The only comparable vocalist I can think of is the amazing Miguel Witis, singer of Argentina's BLUE'S MEN.  Some cuts have fuzz guitar and distorted organ. 

Check out John Arcesi's too-bizarre-to-be-false story on wikipedia. Search for ARCESIA.

According to wikipedia this LP was recorded in 1971 and released in 1972 in an edition of 300 on the ALPHA Records label of Hollywood - Alpha 103.

Autograph on side 1 label written in what looks like ball point ink says "To Jerry, the best of friend always, RC"  (Arcesi was pronounced RCC, emphasis on the middle C: arr-SEE-see). John Arcesi used "RC" as his nick name.  There is a first attempt at writing "To Jerry" on the label that was not competed.

Disc visually is VG.  Lots of light scuffs and marks, none of which are palpable to the touch.

Disc aurally is VG+++.  There is some light background noise which is most noticeable for the first few seconds of the first track on each side.  Mostly the background noise is very light and not distracting.  At many times it is not noticeable at all.  The music plays with no distortion.  A very pleasant listening experience!

Labels are Near Mint Minus with the pen autograph on Side 1.

The cover consists of a glossy sticker measuring approximately 11-1/2" x 12'' on the front cover that has the album title "REACHIN" ARCESIA in a goldish-greenish lettering.  Back cover is blank.

I will rate the cover in two ways. First, the lettering, "Reachin" Arcesia, which is the only graphic on the entire cover.  I rate the lettering VG++ with just some light wear.

As for the rest of the cover I would rate it G+.   Seams are totally split except for the spine which has small splits at the corners.  There was never any printing on the spine.  The top two corners of cover are somewhat "chewed up"  Back cover has a split at top edge that is 1/4" wide and 8" long.  It is still attached to cover.  There is a piece of masking tape attached to back cover.  Some discoloration and light wear to both sides of cover.

Record will be packaged in new polyethylene sleeve with disc in paper sleeve outside of cover, and will be shipped in 13x13x2 Uline mailer (200 lb. test) with 13" x 13" filler pads to avoid edge/corner bumping.

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