Traffic – Mr. Fantasy - Debut Psych Rock Vinyl LP - Original

$

27

Traffic has always been one of my favorite bands.  While they had many different lineups over their years together, the heart and soul of the group was always Steve Winwood.  Joining him on every iteration of the band was drummer extraordinaire Jim Capaldi.  They started as a psychedelic rock group in the late 60’s and over time added multiple instruments and musical influences, especially jazz.  This was the group’s debut album and, in my opinion, is one of the best psych rock albums of the era.  The album was released on United Artists in 1968, number UAS 6651.  This is the original release of the album.  The vinyl is in exceptional condition with its bright original luster and just a few light surface scratches and paper scuffs that do not significantly impact play.  It plays with just light sporadic background noise and an occasional tic.  The vinyl grades VG.  The album cover shows ring wear and corner and edge wear.  All seams show a bit of wear but are sharp, tight, and intact. There is a name written on the back. The original label inner sleeve is included and has a split on the bottom seam and a small tear in the middle of the open side. The cover grades VG. 

Track List: 
Paper Sun
Dealer
Coloured Rain
Hole In My Shoe
No Face, No Name, And No Number
Heaven Is In Your Mind

House For Everyone
Berkshire Poppies
Giving To You
Smiling Phases
Dear Mr. Fantasy
We’re A Fade, You Missed This

Grading Information

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings.  The first album will be shipped for $21.  Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country.  Typically the cost per album will be no more than $27.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

Thank you  for looking and please contact me with any questions.