HARRY PARTCH Water & Rotate ORIG GATE 5 NM LP w/Inserts
$
382
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Harry Partch - Water, Water and Rotate the Body in All Its Planes
Impossibly rare, released by Partch himself on his own private Gate 5 label. These Gate 5 records are almost always trashed, with very worn sleeves. This week, I have three of these Gate 5 LPs, purchased from a long-time friend of Partch's, two of which are signed. I don't believe they were listened to much at all judging from the beautiful condition they are in. This one is Issue G, and it includes BOTH of the original inserts: a program for a performance of this work in 1962 and an extraordinary booklet on the instruments of Partch as well as an explanation of "Gate 5."
These recordings are incredibly fascinating and unique to this day. Truly extraordinary, and you will likely never see a complete set in such remarkable shape again.
I have opened up the vault this week and unleashed a group of records I've been hoarding for the last couple of years. There are lots of rare LPs, 45s and 78s, including strange spoken word, jazz, early rock, blues, folk, soundtracks, twith a few ultra-rarities/unknown/one-of-a-kind.
Please take a look at my other auctions and save on shipping. I will combine shipping for items won in the same week, and I ship internationally. For LP grading, I use NM/EX/VG++/VG+/VG/G. I grade visually, but if there is any question I play grade. If needed, records are cleaned on a VPI record cleaner. For 78s, I use the standard grading system. If you have feedback of 5 or less, please email me before bidding. Payment is due within 5 days. Any questions, just ask!
Record condition: NM/NM-, one small, light, harmless, non-sounding mark
Sleeve condition: NM-, very little wear
I grade conservatively, so bid with confidence!
