MINT 1968 "W-7" ORIG ASSOCIATION West Coast '60s POP PERFECTION Psych Pop GEM
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$ 26
Sold For
Oct 28, 2018
Sold Date
Oct 25, 2018
Start Date
$ 10
Start price
7
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USA
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1968 MINT "W-7" FIRST PRESS
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THE ASSOCIATION
"Greatest"
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USA - "W-7" - WARNER BROTHERS -
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CONDITION: The Cover: the thick laminated cover is MINT, super clean = flat & square with 4 sharp corners ... Definite final collection worthy from 50 years ago ... there are NO problems anywhere ...no split seams, no writing...no faded colors...
The Vinyl: all clean and shiny, rated M- and plays CLEAN without any audio problems = clean and enjoyable ... both "W-7" labels are CLEAN
BEAUTIFUL TOP FINAL COLLECTION COPY FROM 50 YEARS AGO !
ORIGINAL "W-7" 1968 INNER SLEEVE is HERE!
The group's '68 first overview LP is 100% better listening today than it was in 1968, because it can be appreciated in the same vein as albums like -- and it definitely deserves a better reputation than it has among folk-rock, psychedelic pop, and pop/rock enthusiasts.
Beyond representing the best in '60s California pop-rock with hip psych overtones, the Association blazed trails in album production and the folk-psychedelia genre. With the guidance of L.A. producers Bones Howe, Curt Boettcher, and Jerry Yester, the band deftly mixed airy harmonies, unobtrusive rhythm tracks, and subtle "Age of Aquarius" accents from harpsichords, Farfisa organs, fuzz-box guitars, trumpets, and bongos.
The album had been neglected because of the Association's reputation as a soft rock outfit with hits like "Cherish" of which is too poppy for '60s archeologists. That being said THIS Lp is filled with two sides of charming tracks. As great as the first Lp is, you would be hard pressed to find a more solid ASSOCIATION album which is basically beyond representing the best in '60s California pop perfection.
The Association blazed trails in album production and the folk-psychedelia genre. With the guidance of L.A. producers Bones Howe, Curt Boettcher, and Jerry Yester, the band deftly mixed airy harmonies, unobtrusive rhythm tracks, and subtle "Age of Aquarius" accents from harpsichords, Farfisa organs, fuzz-box guitars, trumpets, and bongos -- at times, the sophisticated blend was held together by L.A. session players. And while the group successfully expanded their harmonic horizons on "Requiem for the Masses," they also went a bit beyond their strengths with Jefferson Airplane-esque rockers like "Six Man Band." Luckily, the majority of this group HIGHLIGHTS collection focuses on the band's dreamy combination of polished folk, limber vocal arrangements, and wide-screen instrumental baroque backdrops. The summery program also includes chart-toppers like "Windy," "Cherish," "Along Comes Mary," and "Never My Love," along with progressive pop-and-harmony tracks like "No Fair at All," "Everything That Touches You," and "Time for Livin'."
A great overview to the band's prime work from the latter half of the '60s.
Side 1
"The Time It Is Today"
"Everything That Touches You"
"Like Always"
"Never My Love"
"Requiem For The Masses"
"Along Comes Mary"
Side 2
"Enter the Young" [re-recorded version of the track from their debut album]
"No Fair at All"
"Time for Livin'"
"We Love Us" [erroneously listed as "We Love"]
"Cherish"
"Windy"
"Six Man Band"
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people..
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!price rating
