MORGEN LP NM- ORIGINAL on ABC/PROBE 1969 PSYCH w/INSERT

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MORGEN :  MORGEN   (Probe CPLP 4507 S)

The obscure group's extremely psychedelic self-titled first & only LP; a First Issue from 1969; 
the original release on Command / Probe / ABC Records / "Grand Award Record Co. Inc."

Musicians in MORGEN include: STEVE MORGEN on vocals & guitar, RENNIE GENOSSA on bass,
BARRY STOCK on rhythm guitar & BOB MAIMAN on drums.

Produced by MURRAY SHIFFRIN & THE COMMAND PROBE STAFF

VINYL : NEAR MINT minus (NM-) :  Heavy, black & shiny with a few very faint surface marks that are strictly cosmetic. Near-perfect labels suggest that this rare LP was not played often.

Record Labels:  Very sharp ; on Probe/ABC ;  Black with silver print (see scan); a few very faint spindle marks but no stamps, writing etc.

COVER : VERY GOOD plus (VG+) : a totally black & white package;  thick stock, gatefold (open-up) cover;  all three front cover seams are intact; tiny hole punch on front, top left; back cover bottom seam has a 2 inch split in the center & a half inch split at the opening edge; back cover top seam has a 2 inch split at the opening edge; spine is basically intact with minor flaking; the back cover seams also have flaking. The mostly white front cover has minor yellowing and minor ring wear.  Black back cover shows more visible ring wear. There is minor corner wear with flaking. The mostly black inner cover shows only very slight wear with spine intact. Opening edge shows minor wear. Overall this cover shows its age but remains in above average shape (VG+) with no writing, stamps, tears or lengthy splits. Its flaws, except for the hole punch, were mainly caused by 37 years of shelf wear. Some less conservative cover-graders might rate this one as VG++. I think it comes close.

Artist: MORGEN ~ Title: MORGEN

Format: 12" LP ~ 33 1/3 RPM ~ Label & Number : COMMAND PROBE ABC : CPLP 4507 S

Issue: FIRST  ~ STEREO ~ U.S. ~ Release Year: 1969

INNER SLEEVE : generic die-cut white paper (the LP now resides in a nice audiophile sleeve)

INSERT : Very cool 10" by 20" fold open one-sided black & white lyric sheet with groovy band photos
(Scan shows the bottom half on the insert with leader Steve Morgen's photo going sideways)

TRACK LISTING & TIMES:

Side One :

1. WELCOME TO THE VOID (4:42)  2.  OF DREAMS (5:32)  3.  BEGGIN' YOUR PARDON (MISS JOAN) (4:47)  4. ETERNITY IN BETWEEN (4:30)


Side Two :

1. PURPLE (4:00)   2. SHE'S THE NITETIME (3:28)   3. LOVE  (10:50)

All songs were written by Steve Morgen



THE BEAR says:
"Ah yes, the obscure but clever & certainly acid-drenched MORGEN... This was one of those one-shot, little-known Sixties bands that never got the exposure they deserved. Take for instance another group signed to ABC/ Probe at that time, The Soft Machine. The Softs found much more fame & fortune back then due to a wonderful U.S. Tour as the warm-up band for The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Alas, MORGEN  never got such a break. Even so, a few of us picked up the LP strictly on the basis of the very cool front cover which features a reproduction of "The Scream" by Edvard Munch. Both sides of the record open very strong. The first tune, "Welcome to the Void", definitely deserved FM radio airplay. And the opener on Side Two, a track simply called "Purple" is absolutely a classic of the Psychedelic genre & my favorite on the LP. (Don't miss the wild guitar on this track.) Your gentle seller was in college back in 1969 & I remember those heady days quite well. (In fact, I have been hosting a public radio show called "THE PSYCHEDELICATESSEN" since 1990 & feel like I know a little bit about that style of music... ) Anyway, miss this very nice original copy of MORGEN at your own peril !! The title was not a big seller back in '69 thus there are not many first issues still floating around. This particular one offers a very clean copy of the LP housed in a gatefold cover that shows a bit of wear but is still well worth collecting. A nice bonus is the Near Mint fold-out insert with the complete tripped-out lyrics plus what are probably the only known photos of this mysterious group. The LP was wrenched directly from The Bear's personal stash. Several more very groovy psychedelic albums will be appearing in the Bear's Wax 2 listings in the coming weeks but trust me, this will be the only copy of MORGEN going up for bid. Psych-lovers: don't snooze !!"

A SIMPLE VINYL GRADING SYSTEM :

Mint : Still Sealed/Unplayed/Unopened
Mint minus (M-): New and Possibly Unplayed; a rarely used grade.
Near Mint (NM): Like-new, with little or no visible wear; very collectible.
Near Mint minus (NM-): Almost like-new, perhaps very slight signs of age/play/wear that are strictly cosmetic.
Excellent (EX) or Very Good double-plus (VG++): Way above average, very nice, no major flaws; played, not abused.
Very Good plus (VG+): An above average used album; a few visible surface marks/paper scuffs; slight surface noise.
Very Good (VG): An average used LP, far from perfect; w/ a few light scratches. Some noise; plays through, no skips.
Very Good minus (VG-): Reveals a lot of wear when viewed or spun but is not actually defective or warped. Possibly worth keeping until a better copy appears.

LP Cover grading is a much less exact, more subjective science. Generally, the truly collectible grades range from Mint to Excellent or VG++ depending on general wear. Main cover flaws such as split seams or spine, ring wear, cut or bent corners, hole punches, writing, water damage etc. should always be included in a proper auction listing. These factors combine to determine the grade. Still, as my old boss & mentor Jess used to tell 'em : "You can't play the cover". Please e-mail for even more details about any LP cover, insert, poster or inner sleeve listed by your friends at Bear's Wax 2  aka  CyBear's Wax.

THE FINE PRINT :

SHIPPING & HANDLING (aka Postage & Packing) for this 12" LP :

IN THE CONTINENTAL U. S. : $4.00 Media Mail or $6.50 Priority Mail or $7.50 for West Coast Priority
(Alaska and Hawaii please add $1.00)

INTERNATIONAL RATES (Letter Post Air Mail) :

$13.00 Europe & South America;  $7.50 Canada & Mexico;  $14.00 for Japan, Africa, Australia, N.Z., Hong Kong, the Middle East, Russian Federation, India, Singapore and a few other faraway places.

The above fees always include the cost of very sturdy packing materials. Insurance is optional but recommended (within the U.S.) Delivery Confirmation is also an option (fees vary.) Insurance on overseas packages (if possible) is available upon request. One can always save on shipping costs by winning multiple auctions, (please e-mail for complete details on combined shipping fees.) All items will be well-packaged & shipped promptly. So far, all our eBay packages have arrived safe & sound !!

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Records are removed from jackets for shipping & are securely packed in polysleeves & sent inside thick cardboard album mailers with stiff cardbooard and bubble wrap. I am not responsible for lost or damaged domestic or overseas shipments, unless the buyer has previously insured them. Records are professionally sight-graded, not always play-graded. Keep in mind, used records are very rarely in actual
"Mint condition". Proper record grading involves skill, knowledge & honesty (not wishful thinking.)

All CDs & DVDs up for auction are originals, not copies. Pictures shown are of the actual item up for bid. International bidders are always welcome.  A special note to my treasured overseas buyers : Please do not ask me to falsify your customs form. This is a service I cannot provide. Thanks for understanding.

Please bid with confidence. Check my hard-earned feedbacks. Sincere thanks for looking & best of luck on all future eBay adventures !! Satisfaction is always guaranteed. Please feel free to e-mail The Bear with any questions concerning any listed item. Positive feedback will be left promptly for deserving eBayers. This item is no doubt pinched from the still sprawling collection of a well respected former record store owner now semi-retired but still inspired and certainly much blessed. Heartfelt thanks to my beloved past buyers from every State and all over the World. Please stay tuned because many more musical treasures will be appearing throughout the long winter of 2007 !!

                                         PEACE