CHRISTMAS “Lies to Live By” orig 1974 prog/psych lp M-

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CHRISTMAS “Lies to Live By” orig 1974 prog/psych lp M-

1974/Cdn/Daffodil DAF 10047….. here’s a clean original pressing of this rare Canadian progressive psych rock lp. The thick gatefold cover is in strong VG++ condition condition with a bit of very light shelf wear, light corner wear, slight wear bottom edge, there are also a couple of small dings near the bottom opening edge(minor), otherwise solid and clean with no splits, delete or other issues. The vinyl is in M- condition and other than one super super light hairline sleeve scuff this looks pretty much like new! Clean labels show no spindle marks. Includes Daffodil inner sleeve and also includes the folded custom lyric insert which is in M- condition! A superb copy of this rare progressive rock classic! Please check my auctions for other soul, funk, rock, jazz, prog and psych lp’s. I’ll be listing several great lp’s from my stash this week so check back often. Good luck and thanks for looking!

This time out (The Spirit of) Christmas went totally towards a guitar fronted progressive sound complete with mellotron, a chamber orchestra , special effects, intricate piano work and lush backing choruses. In the similar vein of such acts as Genesis, Gentle Giant, and Yes, "Lies To Live By" was a total departure in sound from anything recorded by a Canadian band to date. The six songs on the album are broken into conceptual chapters each with a different theme that intertwines through out the song while half of the songs clock in at close to nine minutes or more. " Lies To Live By" was an instant hit with critics and progressive music fans world wide.
Despite the critical acclaim of the album, Daffodil Records was in trouble and the album did not receive the promotion and support it deserved. Soon after release of the album, the label folded and with it the hopes of (The Spirit of) Christmas . Now left without a label the band also decided to call it a day and broke up also.

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MINT: I consider New Unplayed or Sealed items only.

M- or Mint Minus, very clean with clean visual appearance and sound, there may be a couple of light inaudible hairline scuffs or such and will be mentioned in the listing, a Mint- record looks and plays very clean. Same for the cover. Very clean with no delete or other issues.

EXCELLENT: between VG++ and M- , still very collectable for most, visually and sonicly clean. A handful of light inaudible scuffs, or hairlines. Cover will be clean with little wear, or delete. No splits.

VG++ still a very nice copy with minimal wear, the vinyl will retain it's original gloss and can have some minor scuffs/scratches that don't affect play very much. Cover will have slight shelf wear, and or delete, minor split.

VG+ the vinyl will still retain much original gloss with a bit more scuffs and/or scratches I may list a very rare or desirable item with a lower grade, I will try to list all defects.

AIR POSTAGE TO USA IS $11 ...OR $9 SURFACE IF THE PACKAGE WEIGHS LESS THAN 500 GRAMS(one regular weight pressing).........USA AIR POSTAGE FROM 500 GRAMS TO 1 KILO IS $17 AND SURFACE MAIL IS $14(usually 1-3 lp’s depending on individual weight)

Combined auctions of up to 8 lp’s will ship to the USA by expedited surface mail, this option includes a tracking number. I can send up to 8 lp’s combined postage of $30 and that includes your tracking number and full insurance.

INTERNATIONAL AIR POSTAGE(depending on destination) UNDER 500 grams is $18 to $24 depending on location(one regular weight lp), OVER 500 grams UP TO 1000g is $34 to $40 depending on location(usually up to 3 lp’s depending on individual weight), INTERNATIONAL AIR POSTAGE BETWEEN 1000g AND 2000g (usually between 3 and 6 lp’s depending on individual weight) is $52 to $60. I will send via surface as well. Ask for rates.

IN CANADA..postage is $10 to $14 depending on location for 1-8 lp’s fully insured with tracking. I will give an accurate price with a postal code.

I REMOVE RECORDS FROM THE COVERS FOR SAFE SHIPPING, IF IT'S SEALED I WILL LEAVE IT SEALED UNLESS YOU LET ME KNOW OTHERWISE.

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