W L PROMO Holy MODAL Rounders GOOD TASTE Freak B
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WACKY ACID HEADS ORIGINAL JAMS ~ 1971 METROMEDIA label
VERY RARE "WHITE LABEL PROMO"
The HOLY MODAL ROUNDERS
Good Taste Is Timeless
...USA - METROMEDIA RECORDS - MD 1039 - WHITE LABEL PROMO
Rarest Holy Modal Rounders...?
Another GREAT and collectible 1971 first pressing on the increasingly hard to find METROMEDIA label, home label to the legendary CHRISTOPHER album and other such notable psaych/garage collectibles...here we have The HOLY MODAL ROUNDERS delivering a classic among classics... a special pre-release WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL
The HOLY MODAL ROUNDERS were not so much a group as a changing aggregation centered around the two principals, Peter Stampfel and Steve Weber. When the pair got together in 1961, the intention was to update old-time folk music with a contemporary spirit. As Stampfel told the news media, "The Rounders" were the first really bent traditional band. And the first traditionally based band that was not trying to sound like an old record." They weren't the only musicians in New York thinking along these lines, and Stampfel and Weber contributed heavily to the first recordings by a similar, more rock-oriented group, the Fugs.
The Rounders began recording in the mid-'60s for Prestige as an acoustic duo. Even at this early stage, they were not for everybody. Although clearly accomplished musicians, and well-versed in folk traditions, they were determined to subvert these with off-kilter execution and strange lyrics that could be surreal, whimsical, or just flipped-out. They outraged folk purists by simply changing melodies and words to suit their tastes on some of their cover versions of old standards; Stampfel once wrote in the liner notes that "I made up new words to it because it was easier than listening to the tape and writing words down."
SAID TO BE...the Holy Modal Rounders’ rarest album Good Taste Is Timeless can now breathe the sweet air of freedom! Rounders’ founders Peter Stampfel and Steve Weber—the godfathers of anti-folk—fire every cap pistol in their satchel for this clat-tering, jugband-on-acid classic, cut in Nashville in 1971 with guest artists Tracy Nelson (Mother Earth), and pedal steel legend Pete Drake. Featuring the definitive version of Rounders gonzo ditty "Boobs A Lot" which they first performed with and for the FUGS in 1965. Everything in between included others that would become permanent members including Euphoria writer Robin Remaily, Micheal McCarty on drums, and the wonderful Richard Tyler on keyboards. That is the band heard here. Lets not forget that Scotty Moore (Think Elvis' Orignal Guitar Player!) in the studio engineering this thing with this ragtag group of folky hippies. It's no wonder Stampfel expressed the band being nervous during the sessions. this is a great album as a twisted rural-rock album with craziness.
1. Once A Year
2. Black Bottom
3. Happy Scrapple Daddy Polka
4. Spring Of '65
5. Livin' Off The Land
6. Love Is The Closest Thing
7. Boobs A Lot
8. Melinda
9. Generalonely
10. Alligator Man
11. City Blues
12. The Whole World Oughta Go On A Vacation
CONDITION: The cover: VG++ having only an inch of uneveness at top right, 2 handling creases at far right ...otherwise still with bright colors and solid. the cover is a strangely designed gatefold that (appropriately) opens up backwards (all the wacky lyrics are on the inside). The seams are strong Overall has light handling and still worthy of a music collection...
The vinyl: all glossy clean and clear M- plays TOP LEVEL...the white promo labels are both clean...
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls 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 SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left 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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