Funkgus "The Man With A Gun" Singapore psych-funk LP

£ 76

$ 101

£ 76 Sold For

May 1, 2010 Sold Date

Apr 21, 2010 Start Date

£ 50 Start price

7 Number Of Bids

Singapore Country Of Seller

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ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE AND LABEL

FUNKGUS " The Man With A Gun"

Baal 2010 (pressed in Singapore)

I have currently listed A Quests LP (as well as an EP). I mentioned in the LP listing that the Quests were the top Singapore band of the 60s, though not the most prolific recording artist. That distinction belongs to the October Cherries who recorded far more either as the Cherries or under various guises. Both, however, had a mention by that doyen of various beat in general and Asian specifically, Hans Pokora. This is a mega rare recording by the lead vocalist , Jay Shotam, and fetches in excess of US150 on the odd occasion it surfaces. Incidently, they recorded a second LP under Fungus too. For followers of trivia, the label, Baal, was actually started by Jay's brother Balram.

The jacket of the LP still has its shrink intact.

GRADING RESULTS:

The jacket is generally VG++. Though it has its shrink, it has some visible but light wear at the corner edges at the entry side.

Visually the vinyl has one light line on side 1 and 3 on the last track on side 2. The ones on side 2 caused a couple of light clicks but no thumps, skips etc. The vinyl maintains its lustre and brilliance. I would grade the playing as Excellent in view of the clicks. Tracking was at 1.7g on a LP12 mounted with an ARO arm and a Lyra Helikon SL cartridge.

How I Clean and Grade my Records

Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Loricraft PRC 4 cleaning machine using the US made Walker Audio 3 stage cleaning solution.

Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Armeggedon/Naim Aro tonearm/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge and through a brace of active Naim 250s/135s into Naim DBL speakers. For 45s I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Linn Troika though I change them occasionally as the arm tubes can be easily transferred from one deck to another.

I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:

· Mint I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.

· Near Mint Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .

· Excellent Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable.

· Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.

I do not offer any records below Very Good unless its extremely rare.