QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE Happy Trails 1969 UK CAPITOL 1st PRESS Nr MINT
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May 14, 2012 Sold Date
May 4, 2012 Start Date
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QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE Happy Trails 1969 UK CAPITOL 1st PRESS Nr MINT

QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE
Happy Trails

UK CAPITOL (E-ST 120) FIRST *STEREO* PRESSING (September 1969) OF QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE'S SECOND LP, WITH THE SOUND THAT DEFINED 60s WEST COAST EXPERIMENTAL PSYCH - "Happy Trails"
SUPERB COPY IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION - BARELY PLAYED - DELIVERING CLEAN AND CLEAR, DEEP AND RICH SOUND THROUGHOUT

PRESSED ON MID/HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL WITH THE FIRST ISSUE UK CAPITOL LABELS WITH "SOLD IN UK…" STATEMENT
MATRIX: EST1 102 - H11 / EST2 102 - H11
MOTHERS/STAMPERS: 1/R and 1/R (in the batch of the first 600-900 pressed)
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FRONT LAMINATED FLIPBACK SLEEVE "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd." DATE CODED '6909' (1969 September)
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL PLAIN WHITE INNER SLEEVE WITH "MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN" AND "PATENTS APPLIED FOR" TEXT PRINTED IN GREY/SILVER

Without question, this follow-up to Quicksilver Messenger Service's self-titled debut release is the most accurate in portraying the band on vinyl in the same light as the group's critically and enthusiastically acclaimed live performances.
The album is essentially centred around the extended re-workings of Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love?" and "Mona," as well as the lesser lauded -- yet no less intense -- contribution of Gary Duncan's (guitar/vocals) "Calvary."
This album is the last to feature the original quartet incarnation of QMS.
The collective efforts of John Cipollina (guitar/vocals), Greg Elmore (percussion), David Freiberg (bass/vocals), and the aforementioned Duncan retain the uncanny ability to perform with a psychedelic looseness of spirit, without becoming boring or in the least bit pretentious.
The side-long epic "Who Do You Love?" suite is split into an ensemble introduction and coda as well as four distinct sections for the respective band-members.
The perpetually inventive chops of QMS are what is truly on display here.
The musicians' unmitigated instrumental prowess and practically psychic interaction allow them to seamlessly weave into and back out of the main theme. Yet all the while, each player takes centre stage for uncompromising solos.
"Mona" and its companion, "Calvary," continue in much the same fashion. Here the members of QMS play off each other to form a cohesive unit. This track also contains some of Cipollina's finest and most memorable fretwork. He is able to summon sonic spirits from his guitar in a way that is unlike any of his Bay Area contemporaries.
A prime example of his individuality is the frenetic "Maiden of the Cancer Moon" -- ascending from the remnants of "Mona." The angst and energy in Cipollina's guitar work and line upon line of technical phrasing could easily be considered the equal of a Frank Zappa guitar solo.
The brief title track, a cover of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans' "Happy Trails," seems almost insignificant in the wake of such virtuoso playing. It clears the sonic palette and also bids adieu to this particular fab foursome of psychedelia.

Track Listing (the play is continuous with no breaks to the music on either side)
Side 1: WHO DO YOU LOVE SUITE: Who Do You Love (Part 1) - When Do You Love - Where Do You Love - How You Love - Which Do You Love - Who Do You Love (Part 2)
Side 2: Mona / Maiden Of The Cancer Moon / Calvary / Happy Trails

LABELS: NEAR MINT
Clean, bright, fresh and unmarked labels with just a couple of light spindle trails
VINYL Visual: MINT-
Both surfaces are unmarked and shine like new
VINYL Audio: NEAR MINT
Outstanding audio performance throughout with a deep, rich, detailed and heavy sound (with the QMS trademark extended twin guitar jams) and although the cut is fairly quiet (surprising for a late 60s EMI pressing), when cranked up to a loud volume the playback is pretty much flawless - just a couple of random light clicks on the quiet middle section of "Mona"(very minor and nothing I found at all intrusive) - a beautiful copy of this fantastic LP - exceptionally clean and the finest first pressing I've heard - great stuff
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
The front laminated G&L cover (with the best cover artwork George Hunter/Globe Propaganda produced) is also in very nice condition with a deep glossy sheen to the laminated front (no rubbing - just a soft crease to the top corner).
The back has a few marks but there is no damage to the flipback sections and the whole sleeve is good and solid with crisp edges and spine - where all text is clear and bold.
A fine example of this first edition flipback

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