Initial Shock Rare SF Garage Psyche 45 Vinyl Private
  $   26

 


$ 26 Sold For
Aug 20, 2010 Sold Date
Aug 15, 2010 Start Date
$   15 Start price
2   Number Of Bids
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               Initial Shock
                         BFD Records                          

Rare 45 Rpm vinyl record of "Initial Shock". 1960's San Francisco's Premiere underground band. 

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Up for bids is the EXTREMELY RARE  single “Mind Disaster” b/w "It's Not Easy" by Mojo Collins, c1967, on the BFD Label!    This single is one of only two recordings ever released by Initial Shock, and is one of the few records produced on the BFD Label.   The playing condition of the single being offered in this auction is  MINT. Even the original brown paper sleeve is near perfect!  Only a few copies will be offered on eBay  


" Initial Shock" only produced two records during their incredible time together as a band. "Mind Disaster b/w "It Ain't Easy"and "Long time Coming" b/w "I Once Asked". Both were regional hits in the western USA and  also in the Top 10 Southern Survey where the lead singer, Mojo Collins was and still is from. Members of the band included Mojo Collins, (guitar, lead vocals)(, Brian Knaff, (drums, vocals),George F. Wallace, (lead guitar), Steve Garr, (bass) and George A. Crowe (road manager). The band played with almost every major group during their rise to the top in the bay area.  One concert poster featured Initial Shock as the headline group with Clover (Huey Lewis) as the second billed band and the Doobie Brothers as the opening act.  The Initial shock were on many of the 1960's posters of concerts at the Avalon, Winterland, and The Fillmore West.  The band never signed to a major recording contract and broke up in 1969 due to drugs and personal problems. Initial shock was a great band, had a huge following, and was a seminal musical addition to the psychedelic scene happening in SF. George Wallace, also known as George Firestone, was recognized as one of the finest guitarists and songwriters of his day. When he wasn't performing with IS, he often toured with Janis Joplin.

The lead guitar players name was George Wallace, and for a time in the 60's we (Initial Shock) owned the famous Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco..   (A little known fact is that George used to sit with Peter Albin's kids) You can find us on many SF posters and handbills of the time at many venues in the bay area.  I know that there are a lot of Initial Shock fans out there, so I decided to auction a few of these singles on Ebay especially for you. 

The few 45's I have found are like they're from a time capsule-brand new, never played. Perfect. I have a few, so if you want one for your collection, bid early and bid often. In the spirit of eBay, I have started the bidding at well below the record's value. 

ONLY Payment accepted: Paypal

We provide expert packaging and will ship this single to you within 72 hours once your payment has been confirmed.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, and Happy Bidding!!!

 Thanks for looking. We aim to please......





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