Georgie Leonard One Man Band FOLK PSYCH 1998 ltd re US LP

	£		27
	$		35

Artist: Georgie Leonard

Title: One Man Band

American Sound Records AS-1006 Mono 1998

record condition: New sealed

sleeve condition: New sealed

#233/500

Very rare only legit reissue from 1998 of insanely rare original Folk Psych album from 1970 plus two additional tracks Ernie the Nark and Bar Room Hippie. as this is sealed i am not sure if they are on a seperate 7" or just added to the LP - it states bonus single on the sleeve!

The original album has a 6 disc rating in the 5001 Record Collectors Dream by Hans Pokora. Here is some information about that original release:

By 1970, George had assembled a song cycle of mostly new material which he’d decided to record as true solo album: he’d play all the instruments himself. He began making the rounds and he was befriended by Atlantic Records producer Tom Dowd and his engineers, the Albert brothers (Ron and Howie) over at Criteria Studios in Miami. They were in the midst of recording one of the greatest albums of the 20th century, “Layla and Other Love Songs” by Eric Clapton’s Derek & The Dominos featuring future guitar legend Duane Allman. They still found time, however, to assist George with his new project by allowing him to record during lunch hour at the studio on the condition he didn’t change the EQ settings on the board too much. George was careful to achieve his sounds pre-recording and did not impair the progress of “Layla” in any way!

The resultant LP, released in a limited, independent pressing with a plain white cover, listed the artist as “One Man Band” and the composer as George Leonard. It is a masterpiece of the era and the method. The album (which George refers to as “Suicide” for no particular reason except that it was a depressing time for him), stands the test of time and stands up to others of its ilk from that time such as Paul McCartney’s “McCartney”, the first two post-Nazz Todd Rundgren LPs under his alter-ego “Runt” and ex-Merry Go Round leader Emitt Rhodes’ first two solo albums. But by the time the album was released, George had already moved on. He began rehearsing new material with a new group of musicians including a young Jaco Pastorius, then a bass student at the University of Miami. The ensemble’s work is documented on a single recording, “Ernie The Narc”. The group, however, quickly ran its course with Jaco taking off to join Wayne Cochran & The CC Riders and, soon after, taking the world by storm with his musical prowess and bass guitar innovations.

If you google Georgie Porgie & The Crybabies you can read more about the incredible story of George Leonard and how this record came to be. A great read!

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I pack properly - record outside of sleeve in poly bag. I only use custom made card mailers with card inserts and bubble wrap - other special requests can be considered at additional cost - please ask.

UK: First LP £4, recorded £5 (insured only to £46), Special Delivery £8.75 upto 1kg (3 LPs), £11 upto 2kg (5 LPs). All SD insured upto £500. More insurance will cost more. Each additional LP add £2.

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MINT (M)
The record is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The sleeve and any extra items are in perfect condition.
EXCELLENT (EX)
The record shows signs of having been played but there is negligible loss in sound quality. The sleeve may have slight wear or creasing.
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