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Up for auction is a copy of The Flock – The Flock LP, Rare Original Aus 1969 Pressing The record has been cleaned using a Loricraft Record Cleaning Machine. This is a vacuum record cleaning system which has been around for many years and works incredibly well. So the record will arrive in the best possible condition and I'm sure you'll hear the difference, it'll sound superb. Hope you enjoy it! NOTE: Postage has changed to calculated cost for Australian buyers and includes a $1.50 charge for the mailer i.e. it now varies depending on your location and is calculated automatically by eBay. I still offer a postage cap of $18.50, so please email me before paying if you want to take advantage of this offer, it's certainly worthwhile if you're buying 5 or more records. Also eBay currently has a tendency to overcharge for postage, so feel free to contact me with any questions. Cheers. CONDITION Vinyl = VG+ Sleeve = VG+, small name on back near top edge, otherwise in fine shape, no splits Grading is according to Goldmine Magazine grading standards (full details at the bottom of the listing). All vinyl is graded conservatively, VG indicates a well cared for record, Mint is rarely used and reserved for new records or those in exceptionally good condition. All records have been stored in and will be posted with an outer sleeve. R ecords will also be posted in a stiff cardboard mailer to ensure they reach you in perfect condition. ALBUM DETAILS The Flock – The Flock Label: CBS – SBP-233732, Columbia – CS 9911 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Australia Released: 1969 Genre: Jazz, Rock Style: Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Jazz-Rock, Fusion TRACKLIST A1 Introduction Bass – Jerry Smith (2) Drums – Ron Karpman Guitar – Fred Glickstein Tenor Saxophone – Rick Canoff, Tom Webb Trumpet – Frank Posa Violin – Jerry Goodman Written-By – Glickstein* 4:50 A2 Clown Bass, Vocals – Jerry Smith (2) Drums – Ron Karpman Guitar, Lead Vocals – Fred Glickstein Tenor Saxophone – Tom Webb Tenor Saxophone, Vocals – Rick Canoff Trumpet – Frank Posa Violin, Guitar, Vocals – Jerry Goodman Written-By – Glickstein* 7:42 A3 I Am The Tall Tree Bass, Vocals – Jerry Smith (2) Drums – Ron Karpman Guitar, Acoustic Guitar [12-string Acoustic], Lead Vocals – Fred Glickstein Tenor Saxophone – Tom Webb Tenor Saxophone, Vocals – Rick Canoff Trumpet – Frank Posa Violin, Vocals – Jerry Goodman Written-By – Glickstein* 5:37 A4 Tired Of Waiting Bass – Jerry Smith (2) Drums – Ron Karpman Guitar, Lead Vocals – Fred Glickstein Maracas – Tom Webb Tenor Saxophone – Rick Canoff Trumpet – Frank Posa Violin, Vocals – Jerry Goodman Written-By – Davies* 4:35 B1 Store Bought - Store Thought Bass, Vocals – Jerry Smith (2) Drums – Ron Karpman Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals – Tom Webb Guitar, Acoustic Guitar [12-string Acoustic], Guitar [Electric], Lead Vocals – Fred Glickstein Guitar, Acoustic Guitar [12-string Acoustic], Vocals – Jerry Goodman Tenor Saxophone, Vocals – Rick Canoff Trumpet – Frank Posa Written-By – Glickstein* 7:00 B2 Truth Bass – Jerry Smith (2) Drums – Ron Karpman Guitar, Lead Vocals – Fred Glickstein Harmonica, Tenor Saxophone – Tom Webb Tenor Saxophone – Rick Canoff Trumpet – Frank Posa Violin – Jerry Goodman Written-By – Glickstein* 15:25 NOTES Recorded By – Columbia Records Photography By [Back Cover Photo] – Bob Jackson (9) Photography By [Cover Photo] – Don Hunstein Producer – John McClure On Back Cover: Special thanks to chief guru and shepherd, Aaron Russo. Cover Photo left to right: Tom Webb; Fred Glickstein; Jerry Goodman; Rick Canoff; Ron Karpman; Jerry Smith; Frank Posa "The date tonight is July 9th, 1969. I'm sitting in the Whiskey a Go Go, Los Angeles, and The Flock are making their West Coast debut at long last. It seems sort of strange that I should be writing a liner for a band that I've only heard three times before this night. Those three times happened in Chicago (their home-town) earlier this year when we shared the bill at Aaron Russo's Kinetic Playground. When I heard them then, I got close to going berserk over their prodigious and varied musical talent, as a whole and individually. Unfortunately, sometimes in this day and age of hype and undeserved glory for the mediocre, really good musicians are often overlooked. However, I am motivated to write these few scattered thoughts by the impatience I feel as I wait for The Flock to make it up front where it counts--I really am impressed to the point of wanting to shout praises for a band that is in the process of presenting to us all an exciting new direction in contemporary music: a subtle fusion of sounds drawn from the bedrock of blues, jazz, gospel, rock, country and many other sources. Two months ago I heard The Flock, and they have, if anything, become more exciting and stimulating since then. I truly feel that their music should not be now that it is available to everyone with the release of this album. Two months ago I was telling the gentlemen of the British press that The Flock was the best band I'd heard in America. After tonight's show of force, I am very happy to repeat that personal evaluation. For what it is worth then, all the musicians of The Flock have my hearty endorsement and solid support. I wish them all the luck they deserve... John Mayall" POSTAGE & PACKAGING NOTE: Postage has changed to calculated cost for Australian buyers and includes a $1.50 charge for the mailer i.e. it now varies depending on your location and is calculated automatically by eBay. I still offer a postage cap of $18.50, so please email me before paying if you want to take advantage of this offer, it's certainly worthwhile if you're buying 5 or more records. Also this is the first time I've changed postage since I opened the shop so please feel free to contact me if you encounter any issues or feel you've been over charged. Cheers. All records come with an outer sleeve and will be posted in a dedicated cardboard mailer to insure it reaches you safely. Local pickup from inner west Sydney is also welcome. RETURNS As always I offer a full money back guarantee if you're not satisfied with your purchase. Please just contact me if there are any issues and I will try and sort it out to your satisfaction. Also returns are welcome, please note that depending on the nature of the problem, return postage costs maybe at the buyers expense, but bid with confidence as I am yet to have an item returned. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All vinyl has been cleaned using a Loricraft Record cleaning machine and generally sounds as good as new (if not better!) Feel free to contact me with any questions and also please check out my other auctions. Good luck and happy bidding! GRADING Grading is as per Goldmine Magazine grading standards, with items being graded conservatively. SS : Still Sealed - in factory-fresh condition M : Mint - perfect, possibly unplayed NM : Near Mint - a near perfect, may have just a few light surface scratches VG+ : Very Good Plus - has some superficial signs of use that don't affect play. Only well cared for records will grade out to VG+. Will satisfy all but the most demanding collector. VG : Very Good - a used, reasonable copy. There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but still quite nice. VG- : Very Good Minus - significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise. G+ : Good Plus - In the record world, 'Good' is not good! From here on down (Fair, Poor), we're talking about beat-up records.