Bear – Greetings Children Of Paradise – Debut Blues Rock-Psych Rock Vinyl LP-WLP

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40

I can’t uncover any information about this group, other than the information provided on the album cover and the insert sheet.  Unfortunately, that information is basically tongue in cheek.  This was the trio’s only album, and it’s a blues-psych rock classic.  The members are exceptional musicians and songwriters, and they feature a powerful lead vocalist.  All the tracks here are group originals.  The group apparently went by two names, both found on this album cover:  Bear, and Children Of Paradise.  The album was released on Verve-Forecast in 1968, number FTS-3059.  This is the original release of the album and it is a white label promotional release. The insert lyric and bio sheet is included and is in like new condition.  The vinyl is in beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light surface scratches that barely impact play.  It plays with almost no background noise.  The vinyl grades VG+.  The album cover shows light ring wear and light corner and edge wear.  All seams are sharp, tight, and intact.  There are a couple of creases.  There are a couple of notes and names written lightly on each side.  The cover grades VG. 

Track List:
Greetings!
So Loose And So Slow
Like Cats
Happy Days
What Difference?

It’s Getting Very Cold Outside
I Won’t Be Hangin’ ‘Round
Don’t Say A Word
Don’t You Ever Want To Think About Them?
The Hungry Dogs Of New Mexico

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.  Very 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. Canada shipping rates have gone up dramatically. The first album will be shipped for $16.  Additional albums will be shipped for $5 per album, with up to five albums 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. 

The Canada cost determination also applies for all other International shipping, except that the first album is shipped for $23 and each subsequent is just an additional $8. 

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.  Payment by PayPal is preferred. 

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