kentgirl22 is pleased to offer for sale the following rare original 1969 UK vinyl LP:

THE GROUNDHOGS

"BLUES OBITUARY"

RARE ORIGINAL 1969 UK LIBERTY RECORDS VINYL LP

CAT.NO.LBS 83253

MATRIX NO's:

LBS 83253 A-1 / LBS 83253 B-1

Fully Laminated Sleeve 'Printed and Made by MacNeill Press Ltd.,London'

Original UK Liberty Records Black label issue, initially available on the blue label, and both black and blue formats are equally elusive these days. Fully laminated sleeve, printed and made in England by MacNeill Press Ltd. Released on the Black Liberty Records label, with "a product of Liberty/U.A. Records Ltd" label text. A Stereo recording, the disc comes in its original white "Made in England. British patent no" poly-lined inner sleeve. The band members on this record were:-Tony (T.S.) McPhee, Pete Cruickshank & Ken Pustelnik.

On their debut album ‘Scratchin’ the Surface’, The Groundhogs proved they were a very decent blues band. On this their second album things moved on apace and they quickly proved they were a superb blues-based rock band. This was not a major seller and a real gem that has now been somewhat overlooked and overshadowed by ‘Split’ and ‘Thank Christ for the Bomb’. ‘Blues Obituary’ said farewell to the pure blues sound and this is a high-octane powerhouse blues-based progressive rock classic featuring the one and only "Rev T.S. McPhee" who lets rip throughout with ferocious guitar solos. Note the poignant cover: what appears to be McPhee lying in a coffin with an acoustic guitar – the vicar is the same man and the fact he still has a full head of hair will give away the great age of this album – yes now forty two years old. An elusive album on either black or blue Liberty label – the price guides do not separate for value – this I feel the most difficult Groundhogs album to find and this is a splendid example.

 Known primarily as a hard rock / blues rock group, the Groundhogs have become a legend in the world of rock, they never set out to become a Prog rock band though during 1970 - 72 created some imaginative experimental music born from the pen of Tony McPhee, and made much of the band's work interesting material for followers of Prog - social, mindwarp, ecological and psych/space rock themes and unusual instruments found their way into the band's albums made during this their most progressive and arguably most fruitful period, featuring many regard as the classic Groundhogs line-up of Tony (T.S.) McPhee guitar/vocals, Pete Cruikshank on bass guitar and Ken Pustelnik on drums.

Tracks

Side 1.

1. B.D.D. (3:45)
2. Mistreated (4:00)
3. Daze Of The Weak (5:15)
4. Times (5:15) 

Side 2.

1. Express Man (3:55)
2. Natchez Burning (4:35)
3. Light Was The Day (6:50)

Rare UK Original 1969 Liberty Records Black Label LP

Record Label: Liberty Records

Catalogue No: LBS 83253

Matrix No's:

Side 1: LBS 83253 A-1

Side 2: LBS 83253 B-1

Mother & Stamper Codes:

1 O / 1 L

Year: 1969

Made In England

CONDITION

Vinyl: EX

(A lovely visual copy that is super clean, shiny, intense black and very solidly pressed. A copy that hasn't been played many times, in ordinary light the disc appeares near to Mint, under a bright halogen wall light a few light wispy hairlines are visible. This very fine record plays excellently throughout. Strong, distortion-free sound, all frequencies are sharp and clear - sound quality is excellent with a wide dynamic range and very detailed sound. Any surface sounds are minimal indeed and no nasty pops or clicks were noted and this is an exceptional clean pressing overall and sound is superb. This copy will prove difficult to find significantly better and can be strongly recommended)

Labels: Mint-

(Both labels are in near to Mint condition)

LP Sleeve: EX

(A single fully laminated sleeve that was 'Printed and made in England by MacNeill Press'. The Sleeve is in excellent shape, solid, crisp and clean with a few 'wrinkles' on the front and rear and some mild creases near the open out edge. Near the spine there are some small blisters along with several small laminate stress cracks. All text on the spine is fully legible and clear. Overall this is an excellent condition copy of this legendary and morbidly classic 60's album sleeve. Please see pictures)

GROUNDHOGS

Tony McPhee - Guitar, Mellotron, Harmonium, Vocals
Pete Cruikshank - Bass Guitar
Ken Pustelnik - Drums

NOTES

FROM MY OWN COLLECTION COMES THIS RARE AND HARD TO FIND UK LIBERTY RECORDS ORIGINAL BLACK LABEL PRESSING OF THE MIGHTY FINE SECOND ALBUM BY THE GROUNDHOGS WITH GUITAR LEGEND TONY T.S. MCPHEE IN THE DRIVING SEAT!

Brilliant late 60's British psych blues rock album in clean solid excellent condition throughout!

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Please take a look at my other ORIGINAL UK LPs listed this week

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Posting & Packing: UK & CHANNEL ISLANDS all sent via Recorded Delivery:

1 LP (FIRST-CLASS Recorded Delivery with Standard Royal Mail Insurance) (Signed For) = £4.

1 LP (Special Delivery with Standard £500 Maximum Insurance) (Signed For, Next Day) = £7.50. (this includes insurance of £500). Add £2 per extra LP.

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Note: The pictures provided are REAL images of the ACTUAL item you are bidding on. What you see is what you'll get!

Records / CDs Are Graded In The Following Way:

MINT (M): The record / cd displays barely any signs of use, if any, with no marks or deterioration in sound quality. Extra items and cover are near perfect.

EXCELLENT (EX): Shows only minor signs of being played with very little lessening in sound quality. The Cover and extras will have some light wear and or creasing

VERY GOOD (VG): Has been played many times but has no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratches. Cover and extras will have normal wear and tear but no major defects

GOOD (G): Has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and any extras may suffer from folding, scuffing, split spine, discoloration etc.

FAIR (F): The record is still just playable and has considerable surface noise and may even jump. Cover and contents will be torn stained and/or defaced.

POOR (P): The record will not play properly. Covers badly damaged or partly missing

+ or - : Indicates slightly better (+) or slightly lesser (-) condition than main grade

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