Sparks-Unplayed,some promos,Woofer,Kimono,Propaganda,Indiscreet,Introducing,No.1
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Description
Six of Sparks' first 8 albums. All are unplayed and four are promo lps.
1. A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing, original 1972 Bearsville release. Not a promo, still factory sealed and in almost pristine condition (v-e-r-y light ring wear on front, doesn't really show in photo.) Previously calling themselves Halfnelson, this was the band's first album as Sparks (although Bearsville later re-released the Halfnelson lp as Sparks.)
2. Kimono My House, 1974 - Not pristine & not a promo -- please see photos #3 & 4. Album jacket was notched by distributor before given to radio stations. Front and back jacket show light creases. There is a flaw in the run-off vinyl on Side A that extends to the final track on that side. Debated whether to include this one since it does not meet my standards. I valued it at 0 when I priced the set. 3. Propaganda, 1974 - Back to pristine (or almost) with this promo lp, sticker on back, "Promotional Record for Broadcast & Review NOT FOR SALE." Original dust jacket with band's photo. Regular Island Records palm tree label. V-e-r-y slight edge wear on upper & lower left corner of front jacket only -- please see photo #5.
4. Indiscreet, 1975 - Not a promo. Upper right corner of jacket was clipped before being given to the radio station. Very light ring wear on front & back of jacket -- see photos #7 & #8. Gatefold completely clean. Black Island label. 5. Introducing Sparks, 1977 - Red vinyl, white label Columbia Records promo with gold-stamp, "Demonstration NOT FOR SALE" on jacket. The Russell side of the jacket is perfect. The Ron side has light wear -- see photo #10. Original illustrated dust jacket with lyrics.
6. No. 1 in Heaven, 1979 - Elektra promo sticker on front of jacket in nearly perfect condition. Original illustrated dust jacket with lyrics. White Elektra promo label.
Prefer to sell as a set, but will consider offers for individual LPs except Kimono My House.
Shipping is fully insured via FedEx only to U.S. buyers. Please do not request media mail as I am not a high volume professional trader and FedEx is the service I trust to get valuable items to buyers 100% of the time. Shipping charge is based on farthest possible U.S. distance from Los Angeles. Local pick-up in L.A. possible.
More about the collection: All albums in this and my other listings are from my personal collection dating back to a long-ago career in rock radio. Record sales are not my livelihood, so rather than attempt to grade them using a system in which I have no expertise, I prefer to let the photos and my honest descriptions tell the story. If they're described as unplayed, it's because I never played them and there've been no other owners. (FYI, I have many albums that were played, just haven't listed them. Most are in great condition, so if you're looking for something specific, please let me know.)
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