BANCO Del Mutuo Soccorso DARWIN Japan OG Press Heavy Italian Prog Psych MINT

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BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO: “Darwin!”

Label: KING Records

Label Number: GXH-2015

Original 1st Japanese pressing of 1980. ORIGINAL 1st ISSUE with OBI & GATEFOLD JACKET – TOP NM COPY

GRADING:

LP Record: Near Mint ~ Mint – not even a spindle mark

Gatefold Jacket: Near Mint

OBI: Near Mint

Insert: Near Mint

Some words on this issue: BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO: “Darwin!” (King Records – Seven Seas – GXH-2015) Originally released in Italy in 1972, this one here is the Japanese pressing of 1980, the 1st Japanese pressing of this album, complete with obi. “The second Banco album is another in their series of classics and stands as one of my most treasured albums. In fact, Darwin!, was the first Italian album I got, and once I got to the shuddering grooves of "Cento Manni E Cento Occhi", I was completely converted to the passionate, thundering sound that would characterize one of my favorite bands. It's all here, the dual keyboard tapestry of the brothers Nocenzi, trading off Hammond assaults, delicate, heart wrenching piano runs and fire-breathing moog themes, building together in unison to moments of unimaginable climax. Atop this are the always-outstanding vocals of Franceso DiGiancomo, who comes crashing in with his operatic, distinctly Italian, vocal prowess. Nearly every song on here is a gem. "L'Evoluzione" is an utter whirlwind, beginning a tender ballad, then accelerating into a bombastic groove. "La Conquista Della Posizone Eretta" is a keyboard driven apocalypse, breathtaking throughout. And man... check out "Cento Manni E Cento Occhi". This is the song that made me a believer the first time I heard it, an up-tempo barn burner that moves through a number of themes, carried by Franceso's vocals, before arriving at its unbelievable, aggressive conclusion. "750,000 Anni Fa… L'Amore" is a tremendously moving ballad featuring Francesco backed only by a shimmering piano theme, an expressive, morose and almost romantic atmosphere pervade the song. All in all this is another unequivocal classic”. (Greg Northrup - May 2001). A dead stoned classic out the Italian underground and a must in my book. Stunning mint copy. Highest recommendation.

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Our grading scale: Mint/ Near Mint/ Excellent/ VG++/. We don’t sell anything below VG++. VG++ grade is basically that the record has some scuffs and has wear. Excellent: record has hardly no visible defects and is preserved with care and attention, the condition most collectors take pride in to file away. Near Mint: a dash below mint, just perfect. Mint: like new.

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In case of purchase more than $200, item(s) must be shipped by EMS (Express Mail with internet tracking, and the insurance).

= EMS Shipping to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $25 for 1 LP, $29 for 2 LP's, and $33 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to UK/Europe/Russia = $28 for 1 LP, $32 for 2 LP's, and $36 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to South America = $37 for 1 LP, $42 for 2 LP's, and $48 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to Asian countries = $20 for 1 LP, $23 for 2 LP's, and $26 for 3 LP's.

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