Here Are The Sonics original Mono on red label

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The Sonics "Here Are The Sonics"

This is an original US vinyl pressing on Etiquette ET-LP-024  from 1965.    This is a mono copy of their first album, on the first red label.      This is the first and very best garage rock album of all time.      When you play this at normal volume it sounds good.     When you turn it up loud and play it, it sounds way better.     When you play it at full volume, it grabs you in the gut and makes you dance.     SO, PLAY THIS LOUD.    It was recorded in Seattle, Washington.    It sounds like you are in the same room as the band.     You hear every note on every instrument.       And the band is wailing at full volume.     Then on top of that, the singer, Andy Parypa is screaming the lyrics.      The best songs are : 'Strychnine', 'Psycho', 'The Witch', 'Boss Hoss', and 'Dirty Robber'.     And the best covers are : 'Do You Love Me', 'Roll Over Beethoven', 'Have Love Will Travel', 'Money, 'Walkin The Dog', 'Nighttime Is The Right Time', and 'Good Golly Miss Molly'.

Overall Condition is : Cover is VG /  Record is VG-

The cover is VG.   There is cover wear and light ring wear.    There are no seam splits.    The corners are very nice.    There is a tiny name stamped on the front cover at very top.    There is a small name written on the back cover at bottom right.       This has the cover variation with a white border along the top edge.        The vinyl looks VG- and it plays VG.    There are scuffs all over the vinyl, but no deep scratches.     It plays great with no pops or skips.      There is light static between the songs.       It plays better than it looks.    The labels are clean with lots of spindle marks.  The record comes in a plain white inner sleeve. 

The songs are : The Witch, Do You Love Me, Roll Over Beethoven, Boss Hoss, Dirty Robber, Have Love Will Travel, Psycho, Money, Walkin The Dog, Nightime Is The Right Time, Strychnine, and Good Golly Miss Molly.

About Me :

I started collecting records in 1966.     I started selling in Goldmine in 1985.      I now sell records at all Northwest record conventions : Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, Eugene, Grants Pass, and Canby.       And at Crossroads Music in Portland, Oregon.     My records are from a no smoking and no pets home.  

Packaging :

I take great care on every package and I do each one personally.     I will package this record between two pieces of hand cut cardboard.    One sheet is 5/8 inch thick triple strength industrial cardboard.   The other sheet is 1/4 inch double strength cardboard.   Together they are very strong and unbendable.   ( Even the postmen comment on how strong this cardboard is ! )       I always remove the record from the cover and seal them in a clear plastic album sleeve.     The package will be marked in red : "Fragile Record" on both sides. 

Postage :  Weight : 1 pound 3 ounces

You have to pay for the postage.     I pre-weigh every record, so that you pay the exact amount the post office changes.   There are no handling charges.     This record will weigh 19 ounces ( 1 pound, 3 ounces ) when ready to ship.   US bidders can figure out your own postage costs for US Priority or Media Mail.    All US winners will get shipping through Paypal and a email with the tracking number.      Overseas bidders must use First Class Mail International.   I will let you know the date I mailed your record and the US customs number.   ( Buyers from Italy must assume all risks for shipping to their country. )      I will send your record as soon as you pay ( same day if before 2 PM and next day if after 2 PM : Monday thru Saturday)   I will combine shipping if you win more than one record.      Please wait for me to send you an invoice for all of your records in one package.  

Serious Bidders Only :   

Serious bidders only.    If you bid you must be prepared to honor your bid.     I expect payment within three days, but will gladly wait up to seven days, if you contact me.      I no longer accept bids from buyers with more than two strikes against them.