Dennis Wilson *Mint* Pacific Ocean Blue 1st UK Press 1977
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Description
The gatefold album on the Caribou label is in superb condition. It is an original copy from 1977 and looks incredible.
The vinyl is in immaculate condition. Both sides are extremely clean and crisp. There are no surface marks on the vinyl and no spindle bumps on either of the labels. The original inner lyric sheet is also in excellent condition.
The gatefold sleeve is in mint/excellent condition. I have looked very carefully for any signs of wear and can’t find any. This album is in pristine condition.
This is a real rarity - a Near Mint UK 1st pressing of Pacific Ocean Blue by the late Dennis Wilson. It has been archived since new in my uncles personal collection and was purchased from new on the day of release. A very rare album, and you will probably never see it again in Near Mint condition. Suitable for the highest grade Near Mint prog/psych/pop collection. Just to give you an idea what this LP is worth in this kind of condition please check the following Popsike link http://www.popsike.com/php/detaildatar.php?itemnr=4717937211. It is pretty much the rarest of all UK Beach Boys related albums and is one of those IMPOSSIBLE albums to find nowadays, especially in flawless condition such as this - It just doesn't happen anymore, even on eBay! What make this rarer still is that it still has its original Rare insert - also Near Mint. Bad timing meant that this record was released just as punk was breaking in the UK and was criminally overlooked as the kids were more interested in nose rings, attitude and all things Sex Pistols; the general perception being that bearded Californians had had their day. This is a real shame because a lot of people missed something very special here; this is a beautiful album, full of the flowing melodic sun-drenched ocean songs that permeated the Beach Boys best work and finally gave Dennis the chance to step out of his genius brother's song writing shadow. However the songs also contain a certain fragility, with the weariness and paranoia of the approaching decade creeping through the album. Although giving is a dark edge it really that adds to the charm of this record, and gives an indication that Dennis may have shared some of the demons that tortured brother Brian.
Don't miss this rare record, as it sold in miniscule amounts, and remains of of the truly great 'lost' albums of the 1970's. The press run of this record was absolutely minimal! This really is a beautiful record and impossible to find anymore - let alone in Near Mint condition - don't miss it! Please see my other auctions for many other rare UK 1st Pressings...
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