Beach Boys-Smiley Smile-1967 Brother Records Mono Mint Sealed Psych LP
$
42
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
This is a sealed mint mono pressing of the 1967 LP by the Beach Boys, Smiley Smile, which included the original Number 1 hit single recording, Good Vibrations, acknowledged by most critics to have been one of the greatest recordings in the history of rock. This is not classified as an original mono pressing because the original issued cover made no mention in the back liner notes to "Barry Turnbull, which is featured on this cover. Nonetheless this is a very rare difficult to find recording in mono. Also of note this recording was never released in true stereo, with all such pressings being electronic or fake stereo.
Smiley Smile is the twelfth studio album by the Beach Boys, released on September 18, 1967 on Brother Records and Capitol. Devised as a substitute to their then-forthcoming Smile — an LP which would have contained elaborately orchestrated compositions labored over for several months — Smiley Smile is best known for its contrasting lo-fi production with an avant-garde and minimalist rock approach to arranging, being largely recorded in Brian Wilson's makeshift home studio over a period of two months.
The massive acclaim of the Beach Boys' October 1966 single Good Vibrations placed high expectations on their next studio album, Smile. Originally intended for a Christmas 1966 release, by May 1967, the band had yet to release any material, and their popularity in the US started to suffer. Following the official cancellation of Smile, the pressure was immense for the group to release new material and to remain culturally relevant. Upon its unveiling, Smiley Smile was received with confusion.
Though the album reached number 9 in the UK, Smiley Smile only resonated moderately with US audiences, reaching number 41 on the Billboard charts—the lowest chart placement the band had yet had for a record. Smiley Smile has since grown in stature over the years to become a cult and critical favorite in the Beach Boys' music catalogue.
The LP is completely sealed but there is slight corner wear at both top and bottom at the mouth, with the other two corners being very sharp. There is no visible wear on the front or back, and both seams and spine are solid.
The LP is being sold without reserve and payment is expected within 3 days of auction close. Return of the LP will only be accepted if the LP is returned still sealed.
If you bid on and win more than one item shipping for multiple purchases will be adjusted. If you win more than one item do not pay until I have had the opportunity to issue new invoice to reflect the lower shipping cost. Shipping for 1 item is 4$ including tracking
I only ship to Paypal confirmed addresses in the United States. Thanks for looking.
Save me as a seller as I have about 250 sealed rare 1960's and 1970's rock, soul, blues and jazz LPs that will be auctioned over the coming months. And then thereafter I will auction open and very clean MFSL and other audiophile pressings, as well as over 200 promos. I will ultimately be auctioning over 7000 rare and very clean LP albums
price rating
