? AND THE MYSTERIANS - 96 Tears (1966 stereo Cameo Parkway LP) EX(+)/VG(+)
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This is an original stereo U.S. pressing copy of the debut LP by ? and the Mysterians, released in 1966. From the Detroit area, the group are known for one of the epochal hits of the 1960s, this LP's title track, which shot to #1 in both the U.S. and Canada when re-released on the Cameo Parkway label in 1966. Their follow-up single, "I Need Somebody," also on their debut, reached #22. Both singles, and nine of the ten other tracks on the LP, were group compositions -- a rarity at that time. The group was also notable for their relative youth -- their two most junior members, lead guitarist Bobby Balderrama and organist Frank Rodriguez, were underage -- and for being one of many Latino rock groups to have hits during the decade. The jacket has 3-4” pieces of tape on the top and bottom seams (see photo for one example), and light ring wear and staining on the back cover -- EX(+). The disc has some light staining, scuffing, and loss of glossiness, and plays with a steady light to moderate hiss (which a good cleaning might help) and a few stray light pops -- VG(+).
I’m in the process of selling off a large personal collection amassed over two decades. All discs have been stored in plastic lined inner sleeves separate from their jackets. The jackets have been stored in plastic sleeves. I have play graded (spot checked) discs except where otherwise noted.
If you'd like to order multiple items, I'll happily combine them so that you won't have to pay multiple shipping charges.
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