GRAND FUNK RAILROAD ? ON TIME ? top 1969 Capitol lime target heavy stoner psych

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Original press on thick vinyl from Winchester, VA, one of the cleanest copies we've ever come across. A few insubstantial little cosmetic blemishes but the audio is like new (albeit with minor surface noise inherent in nearly all early lime target pressings), which is astounding for this title. The monstrously heavy and fuzzed-out debut from this Flint, MI stoner power trio is a "remarkable showcase of insane quantities of torque applied to thunderously solid soul updates via West amplification, whipping out a stripped-down and tight set of electric showstoppers with no keyboards, no horns and no jive. The result is a punishing amount of crease-proof energy that courses through this long, 50 minute quaff from an ever-runneth-over cup filled to the brim with a sonic moronic tonic that always quenches, never drains and has no lingering side effects except for the slightest of tinnitus. A tightly-programmed set of five tracks per side with drum solo placed dead centre, the first and last tracks operating as predetermined acquaintance and farewell while its interior reaches delve into situations within an isolated world only to offer hope against all odds time and time again. And meanwhile, Grand Funk hit the nail of cliché square and flush to the rough hewn wood frame of their songs every time with an immediacy that steamrolls on and on with an unruly consistency. Everything is put right up front with a confidence as though they’d been playing festivals, stadiums and arenas all their lives. They are so exaggerated in their execution and despite the fact that they are so very OBVIOUS they aren’t exactly pulling double shifts in the explicitness department, either but content to drop hints the entire time. Especially with the lyrics, which are often weirdly unresolved and/or make little sense on paper (like the best rock’n’roll) but set in the context of the music’s expedited delivery makes for all the unspoken sense in the world. They kept their whole thing within the boundaries of their capabilities and just pushed it outwards to make it as extreme a statement as they could while keeping the themes universal enough for even those of the most challenged mental faculties to make immediate contact. And all the while, they pound out all the clichéd soul punctuations with a determination beyond obviousness that leave all the unfinished, hinted at business for you to fill in, figure out or even: just forget about. For this album stakes out a fertile acreage where every hook, line and sinker emitted from their hard hits, plonks, strums and wailings drop down hard to plant another seed of hope, another hardy rune of truth and feelings deeper than any intellectual notion or fanciful follies ever could. And the self-reliance and plain speak volume freakery of Grand Funk Railroad here on On Timeconstantly informs the listener to take what you need instead of wishing for what you want, use what you got, be who you are and enjoy it." Thanks again The Seth Man!



Artist: GRAND FUNK RAILROAD

Year: 1969

Label: Capitol

Catalog Number: ST-307

Mono/Stereo/Quadro: stereo

Country: USA

Weight: 138 grams

Cover Format: thick tip-on standard. wraparound front slick with paste-on rear panel

Cover Condition: EX (sharp, crisp, vivid & tight, light shelf wear on front, bottom right corner marks, rear & edges NM, couldn't be much nicer overall)

Vinyl Condition:

Label Condition: some faint spindle marks

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MINT :  Absolutely perfect.

This record looks like it has just left the plant, with no flaws whatsoever.  It appears unhandled and unplayed, with no marks of any sort.  Usually only sealed or (sometimes) unplayed LPs will warrant this grade.

The cover does not appear to have had a record inside it; there is no wear or distraction of any kind.

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The record is virtually identical to the moment it was opened, but may have a few faint paper, packaging or pressing scuffs which will produce no sound whatsoever and are very hard to see without critical inspection.  It was very carefully handled and played, likely only once or twice.

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EX : A beautiful specimen, which will please most critical collectors and not need to be upgraded.

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The cover is nearly perfect.  There may be the absolute faintest suggestion of ring wear or possibly a light touch of dulling on the corners (nothing wrinkled or obtrusive in any way), but no notable seam or spine wear, writing or sign of tape anywhere.

 VG+ : Plays perfectly nearly all of the time, with only a few minor distractions.

The record still retains nearly all of the gloss, sheen and luster, but there may be a handful of inaudible superficial marks or scuffs, a mild scattering of light hairlines (which would only be faintly audible between tracks or in some very quiet passages), or a few stray marks which may mildly sound for a few revolutions. Each flaw is very minor, barely noticeable to the naked eye, and will not detract from the enjoyment in any way.

The cover is still very clean and crisp, but may look slightly more aged and have a few minor flaws such as small unobtrusive writing, minor wear to the seams and spine (no splits), slightly worn corners, very light ring wear or minor creasing.  No flaw is at all distracting in and of itself.

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The cover looks somewhat used and shows some mild wear.  There may be some minor seam splitting, ring wear (which still doesn’t overwhelm the cover), discreet writing (not large magic marker), or mild yellowing due to air contaminants. It is still nice, just a few notable flaws away from VG+.

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