Lothar and the Hand People Presenting Vinyl LP Capitol ST 2997 Theremin Moog '68

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Presenting... Lothar and the Hand People VG+ Vinyl LP - Capitol ST 2997 (1968) Psychedelic Folk Rock with Moog and Theremin
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl has some visible marks but no background noise and great fidelity. Cover is strong with only minor ring wear. Name written on back (very small.) Excellent listen!
Lothar and the Hand People were a late-1960s psychedelic rock band known for their spacey music and pioneering use of the theremin and Moog modular synthesizer.
After three initial singles, Capitol Records released two albums by this short-lived band. The first one is offered here: Presenting ... Lothar and the Hand People (1968, produced by Robert Margouleff.) A Rolling Stone review written by Lenny Kaye described Lothar and the Hand People's music:
It is electronic country, a kind of good-time music played by mad dwarfs, and it is really good to listen to. There is no tension here, no jarring forces at war with each other. It may be strange that New York, the city which deifies speed and insanity, could produce this music, but it is as if Lothar and the Hand People have gone through this madness and come out on the other side, smiling.
The band's unusual appellation refers to a theremin nicknamed "Lothar", with the "Hand People" being the musicians in the band, who included John Emelin (vocals), Paul Conly (keyboards, synthesizer), Rusty Ford (bass), Tom Flye (drums) and Kim King (guitar, synthesizer).
The band was notable for being "the first rockers to tour and record using synthesizers, thereby inspiring the generation of electronic music-makers who immediately followed them". Formed in Denver in 1965, Lothar and the Hand People relocated to New York in 1966. The band jammed with Jimi Hendrix and played gigs with groups such as the Byrds, Canned Heat, the Chambers Brothers, Grateful Dead and the Lovin' Spoonful. Lothar and the Hand People played music for Sam Shepard's play The Unseen Hand, and was the opening act at the Atlantic City Pop Festival in August 1969.
Tracklist A1 Machines 2:30 A2 This Is It 2:40 A3 This May Be Goodbye 2:20 A4 That's Another Story 2:00 A5 Kids Are Little People 2:18 A6 Ha (Ho) 2:40 B1 Sex And Violence 2:33 B2 Bye Bye Love 2:43 B3 Milkweed Love 2:43 B4 You Won't Be Lonely 2:25 B5 Woody Woodpecker 0:45 B6 It Comes On Anyhow 3:10 B7 Paul, In Love 2:50
Credits Electric Bass – Rusty Ford Keyboards, Audio Generator [Linear Controller], Synthesizer [Moog] – Paul Conly Percussion – Tom Flye Producer – Robert Marguleff* Synthesizer [Moog], Guitar, Tape [Ampex Tape Decks] – Kim King Vocals, Theremin [Lothar] – John Emelin _____________________________________________
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MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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