SEALED 1970 Orig TYRANNOSAURUS REX BEARD OF STARS Hippie Folk Psych BOLAN LP
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383
$ 383
Sold For
Feb 28, 2021
Sold Date
Feb 23, 2021
Start Date
$ 10
Start price
16
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USA
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- STILL FACTORY SEALED ~~ ORIGINAL 1970 FIRST PRESS
- LP + BONUS 45-rpm
- MEGA RARE CUSTOM STICKER ON OUTER CELLOPHANE
..|/\|...............................................|/\|.. - TYRANNOSAURUS REX
- (T-REX)
A Beard Of Stars
- ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..
- USA -Blue Thumb records - bts 8818
STILL FACTORY SEALED ~~ ORIGINAL 1970 FIRST PRESS
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Very very RARE as a never opened 50+ years ago first pressing ... - YOU NEVER SEE THE ORIGINAL WITH:
- CUSTOM DESIGNED "RIDE A WHITE SWAN" Custom Sticker !!!
- PLUS BONUS HIT 45rpm INCLUDED
- 1971 first pressing in thick gatefold delivering Tyrannosaurus Rex fourth album which marked a change with an electric current flowing through the magical tunes crafted by Marc Bolan, figurehead of Great Britain's underground rock scene ...
There was a big and obvious change to Tyrannosaurus Rex on their 1971 fourth album, A Beard of Stars, as Steve Took was replaced by Mickey Finn, with Marc Bolan remaining the true captain of the duo act as singer and songwriter. Of more significance was the change in the band's sound, moving somewhat away from his London underground hippie cult following into far more electric rock territory with much greater use of electric guitar, though Bolan's songs were still often grounded in the fairytale-like musings of his earlier work. Still Tyrannosaurus Rex was a ways off from his glam rock approach, but it was definitely more accessible than the relatively homespun elflike folk-rock of the earliest Tyrannosaurus Rex albums. It also made some effective use of organ and somewhat more pop-friendly, conventional tunes like "By the Light of the Magical Moon," "Elemental Child," and "A Daye Laye," though weirder items like "Wild Cheetah" and "Dove" bore a slight similarity to some of Syd Barrett's gentlest compositions.
Overall, "Beard Of Stars" sounds like the traditional Tyrannosaurus Rex style of acoustic guitars and bongos framing Marc's fantasy-inspired lyrics, overlayed for the first time with electric guitars and bass. The addition of electricity made the songs more recognizably rock, and tracks like "Woodland Bop" and "Pavilions Of Sun" are exponentially more visceral than anything recorded previously, with bursts of fuzz and wah-wah guitar that explode out of the speakers. The more understandable vocals also help lilting ballads such as "A Day Laye" and "Dove" achieve classic status and presage tracks like "Life's A Gas" and "Broken-Hearted Blues". The most epic track remains the closing "Elemental Child", however, with its magnetic opening riff and closing instrumental fireworks; although still working on his technique, the ingenius construction of the solo, the raw heat of Bolan's personality and some simple but effective psychedelic production effects combine in highly dramatic crescendos that begin to form his future "electric wizard" image in spectacular style.
Beautiful original from 51 years ago, the cover especially is hard to find PERFECT without the usual wear and records never played!
Prelude
Daye Laye
Woodland Bop
Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart
Pavilions Of Sun
Organ Blues
By The Light Of The Magical Moon
Wind Cheetah
Beard Of Stars
Great Horse
Dragon's Ear
Lofty Skies
Dove
Elemental Child
- CONDITION:
- FACTORY SEALED
NEVER PLAYED/ NEVER OPENED
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTHER ITEMS (((similar grooves for "head" people...)))
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
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EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks 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!
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