THE KINKS "THEN NOW AND INBETWEEN" VERY RARE 1969 PROMO COMPILATION LP NICE

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THE KINKS

"THEN NOW AND INBETWEEN"

VERY RARE 1969 PROMO LP

LABEL: REPRISE PRO 328

RELEASE DATE: SUMMER JULY 1969

CONDITION: VINYL VG+ *** JACKET EX

This auction is for a copy of the Rare 1969 US promotional 15-track stereo compilation LP “Then, Now and Inbetween.” 

The record is in decent shape, probably VG+, with some light scratches and scuffs, but nothing too severe. It plays thru fine with a few pops and clicks, which add charm and authenticity to this 50 year old record. It has the original two color 'steamboat' reprise labels. 

This is a very rare album and copies in ANY condition rarely come up for sale. This record has been in my personal collection as long as I can remember. I think my older brother sent away for it or it may have come from my days in college radio. It’s all a bit hazy. 

This LP was part of a large promotional campaign to re-acquaint the US record buying public with the Kinks, who would soon be returning to the US on tour for the first time since 1965. 

Copies were sent to radio stations and reviewers, as well as being offered for sale directly to the public via advertisements in various music magazines. 

I remember seeing ads for this record back in the day. It cost $2, when your average new album was $3.98. Rolling Stone also had an ad at the time for the ‘God Save the Kinks’ promo box set. As I recall, it was like the old Columbia House record deals; send a penny and get the record. Few Did. 

By 1969, America had lost interest in the Kinks. They hadn’t had a hit record in years, they were banned from touring in the US from 1966 to 1969 due to Union problems. By then, psychedelia and heavy metal (zeppelin, steppenwolf, cream, iron butterfly) were all the rage and the Kinks style of music wasn’t popular anymore. Essentially, The Kinks had all but disappeared from the record buying public by 1969, the year this Promo was released. 

This LP was meant to remind Americans just how great the Kinks music was, is, and could be. The album featured shortened versions of many of their hits just as a reminder of how great they were and to whet American fans appetites for the upcoming tour.

The album begins with a unique medley, put together by Reprise just for this album. There wasn’t anything really ‘rare’ or odd on the album but it did, at the time, contain the first true release of 'Berkley Mews.' The song ended up as the UK B-side to ‘Lola’ 

Side One was mostly made up of their mid-sixties hits and side two was made up of choice selections from the 'Something Else' and 'Village Green' albums, along with ‘Berkely Mews’ and ‘Days’. 

The track listing itself is hard to dispute given its purpose as a promo disc. Any album that has two of the best 60's songs ever in 'Days' and 'Waterloo Sunset' back to back has my vote as a great album. 

The back cover contains great extensive detailed liner notes by John Mendelsohn. 

This is a rare Kinks album that comes from my private collection. 

Condition: I’d call this VG+ overall. As mentioned, my personal copy. Light scratches and scuffs from wear and play.

Cover is in excellent condition. Small seam split 2" in middle of bottom seam.

Looks great, plays OK. It’s been properly stored in my personal collection for years. I’m sure you’ll be more than happy with this rare record. Overall, a great copy and one of the better condition ones I've seen lately. Actually one of the ONLY ones I've seen lately. 

I’m retired and downsizing and letting go some gems from nearly 50 years of record collecting. Check out the many other fantastic 45s and 33s on my page!

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