SCARCE 1973 DIE CUT ORIG LP = THE RASPBERRIES = POWER POP BEATLES WHO BIG STAR

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 MINTY CLEAN 1973 ORIG + CUSTOM DESIGNED COVER!

                          THE RASPBERRIES

                         USA -  CAPITOL RECORDS - 110220

TOP COPY ... Hard to find....

Original 1973 first pressing in remarkable custom designed RASPBERRY cover (folds out half way) of the 3rd and arguably BEST Lp by the Raspberies ... contains an original sheet music fold out which did not come with the Lp, but here as a bonus collectible to the already scarce first issue...

Also contains the original group photo collage custom cut inner sleeve...

The Raspberries on their "Side 3" Lp deliver full excellence, mixing melodies in the Beatles style with power like The Who. Together with Badfinger the Raspberries defined the genre power-pop...

As it is often stated, image is everything. In the fickle music biz, the Raspberries were a classic example of an early seventies group caught between a rock and hard place in the all-important image department. The group, featuring Eric Carmen, possessed serious talent and song writing skills. The Raspberries leaned heavily on sixties British bands, such as The Who and The Beatles, as well as state-side hit-makers The Beach Boys and The Byrds for inspiration. Unfortunatley, the quartet was coming from the wrong place (rusted-out Ohio), at the wrong time, the self indulgent, extended jam era dominated by heavy hitters such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath.

The Raspberries sixties sensibilities were out of step with the times. The posed chior boy cover shot for the band's second LP, Fresh, just didn't fit in with the era. In addition, the big brass at Capitol Records were more concerned with pushing Eric Carmen at the Tiger Beat magazine audience, while the band was trying in vein to be taken seriously.

After releasing their first two studio LP's and several hot singles, including the power pop classic "Go All the Way" and "I Wanna Be With You", the Raspberries took to the studio in March of 1973, in an attempt to breakaway from their teen dream image. The collection of songs recorded for the band's third LP, Side 3, once again illustrate the Raspberries ability to pen infectious power-pop rock songs. However, despite the cool advance single, "Tonight", Side 3 was met with an overall lack of interest (see heavy rock of the times, above). The writing was on the wall when the LP failed to break successfully.

Issued in September of '73, with the cover coated in scratch 'n' sniff five-and-dime scented raspberry, Side 3 boasts the smokin' "Ecstasy", another in a long line of cool power pop songs from the band, as well as Dave Smalley's "Hard to Get Over a Heartbreak", and the upbeat boogie of "I'm A Rocker". In addition, guitarist Wally Bryson's "Last Dance" showcases the band branching out in their approach. Despite the quality cuts, the Raspberries were no longer able to move singles, which executives from Capitol primarily wanted from the group, and album sales were insignificant as Side 3 only reached number 128 on the LP chart. To make matters worse, the tour in support of Side 3 was a financial disaster. Np matter, in the end, the Raspberries remain an overlooked group who have a strong cult following and worthy of collection attention in their ability to create power-pop perfection ala the Who, Badfinger and the Beatles, not to forget BIG STAR....

A:

Tonight 3:39

Last Dance 3:36

Making It Easy 3:10

On the Beach 4:20

Hard to Get Over a Heartbreak 3:51

B:

I'm a Rocker 5:10

Should I Wait 3:51

Ecstasy 3:37

Money Down 4:01

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CONDITION: The cover: Beautiful die cut custom cover with custom photo collage inner sleeve... nice M- with strong colors ... about 40 years old...no split seams, no bends, no writing...

The vinyl: all glossy over both sides, near M-  plays with excellent fidelity ... with Clean Capitol labels ... 

A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !

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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING

All imperfections are noted both cover & record