M4U-(BUFFALO -Only Want You For Your Body)-Classic OZ prog-LP

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DESCRIPTION ITEM: VINYL LP
ARTIST: BUFFALO
TITLE: Only Want You For Your Body
COUNTRY PRINTED: OZ
CAT No: VERTIGO, 6357 102
COVER: Gatefold
Front-(Grade at EXCELLENT+)
Inside-(Grade at EXCELLENT-) texta name top right cnr of right inner
Rear-(Grade at VG+) due to ring wear
INSERT: Poster lyrics/picture (Grade at VG+ to EXCELLENT-)
LABELS: (Grade at NEAR MINT+)
VINYL: (Grade at VG+ to EXCELLENT-)
TRACKS:
All tracks written by Dave Tice and John Baxter, unless noted

I'm a Skirt Lifter, Not a Shirt Raiser
I'm Coming On (Alvin Lee) – (Ten Years After cover)
Dune Messiah
Stay With Me
What's Going On
Kings Cross Ladies
United Nations
PERSONNEL:
Dave Tice (vocals),
Pete Wells (bass),
John Baxter (guitar),
Paul Balbi (drums)
Allan Milano (vocals)
COMMENT #1: www.vision.net.au/~eagle/History.htm
The origins of BUFFALO began in Brisbane, Queensland in 1966 when mates, Dave Tice (vocals) & Pete Wells (bass) played in a band called THE ODD COLOURS. When this band dissolved, Dave & Pete had a brief stint in STRANGE BREW (66/67) and then formed THE CAPITOL SHOW BAND later in ’67 which became highly successful in the local market.

In 1969, Dave & Pete formed the (pre-BUFFALO) band HEAD. After outgrowing their home city, the band, consisting of Dave Tice (vocals), Pete Wells (bass), Neil Jensen (guitar) and Steve Jones (drums), moved to Sydney early in 1970 where HEAD soon began to make a name for themselves. HEAD secured a residency at Sydney’s Groovey Room, but life in the city wasn’t easy which led to Neil Jensen and Steve Jones leaving the band only after a few months. They were replaced by John Baxter, (guitar, ex-MANDALA) and Peter Leighton (drums, ex-AFTERMATH).

HEAD joined Dal Myles booking agency (DME), and their reputation as a no-nonsense heavy rock band continued to grow which led to their first recording break, a deal with Phonogram Records. The single ‘Hobo’ was released shortly after but received little airplay. This single is now a very hard to find collector's item, but is a must for all die-hard fans to have.

Shortly after the single was released, Peter Leighton left, much to the disappointment of the band. Paul Balbi replaced Peter on drums and Allan Milano (ex- MANDALA) was also recruited for the added dimension of an additional vocalist.

The band could see that they had something unique to offer, so with the encouragement of their management they decided to up the anti. The name HEAD got the chop (excuse the pun) and was changed to BUFFALO with the music becoming heavier.

Why the name change to BUFFALO? There were a couple of reasons, mainly the name ‘HEAD’, suggested certain sexual connotations and according to their management was too controversial to market. Another issue was at the time, there was a South Australian band called HEADBAND and this caused some confusion. The band also wanted a name which was better suited to their style of music.
COMMENT #2: www.vision.net.au/~eagle/History.htm
Only Want You For Your Body is the third album for Australian proto-metal band Buffalo, recorded and originally released in 1974 on the Vertigo label. A far more structured and polished release than the previous album Volcanic Rock, Only Want You For Your Body was conversely a much harder and heavier release. Buffalo had abandoned the progressive and psychedelic elements of their style, in favour of a more straightforward, modernistic approach to heavy metal. On the basis of this album, Buffalo were perhaps one of the earliest acts to develop heavy metal music away from its blues-rock origins – with some passing similarities to future metal acts later in the decade, such as those in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene. The album even bizarrely contains a precursor to the death growl on the outro to the track "What's Going On".

Buffalo courted controversy again with their album artwork – the cover depicting a half-naked obese woman tied to a torture rack. Adding further fuel to accusations of misogyny was the shift in lyrical emphasis towards sex, in particular the tracks "I'm a Skirt Lifter, Not a Shirt Raiser" and "Kings Cross Ladies". This also marked a shift towards street-level oriented lyrics – an approach that would be later adopted by compatriot hard rock acts including AC/DC, The Angels and Rose Tattoo.

VINYL GRADING SYSTEM

MINT:
RECORD: New condition with no surface marks or loss of sound quality.
COVER: New condition with no surface marks, creases or wear.
NEAR MINT:
RECORD: Barely noticeable surface mark with no loss of sound quality.
COVER: Barely noticeable surface mark/ wear.
EXCELLENT:
RECORD: Some signs of being played with extremely little if no loss of sound quality.
COVER: Slight wear or creasing.
VERY GOOD:
RECORD: Obviously been played with noticeable surface marks & the occasional light scratches but exhibits no major loss of sound quality.
COVER: Noticeable wear on cover, seam or spine.
GOOD:
RECORD: Very obviously been played with very noticeable surface marks & exhibits major loss of sound quality.
COVER: Noticeable folding, scuffing of spine or edges, splits in seams or spine or fading of colour.
FAIR:
RECORD: Still just playable & exhibits considerable surface noise.
COVER: Major tears, wearing, splits & stains.
POOR:
RECORD: Will not play properly due to scratches etc.
COVER: Very badly damaged.
+(PLUS)/-(MINUS):
Slightly up or down in condition as appears in the comments above.
NOTE:
Gradings are done visually unless there appears to be a questionable surface mark on the vinyl, it is then put on the turntable to check. A comment describing the outcome will appear if this is the case.

BULK POSTAGE SAVINGS

WITHIN AUSTRALIA

Registered post covers compensation up to $100.00 AUD.
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1 LP:
ALL AUSTRALIAN STATES=$8.95

2-3LPs:
NSW=$10.95
VIC=$13.95
QLD/SA/TAS=$14.95
NT/WA=$15.95

4-7 LPs:
NSW=$11.95
VIC=14.95
QLD/SA/TAS=$16.95
NT/WA=$18.95

8-11 LPs:
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VIC=16.95
QLD/SA/TAS=$19.95
NT/WA=$22.95

NOTE:
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Unique identification number.
Proof of posting.
A signed record of delivery to most countries.

NOTE: For parcels over 2.00kg (8 or more LPs) OR of value over $100.00AUD, there will be a need for INSURANCE, which is an extra $8.95 AUD added to the basic post cost. Email me for exact costs.

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1 LP:
USA RESIDENTS ONLY: Ebay Announcement of 24 November 2010 | 11:04AM EST
“Due to additional security measures, Australia Post have advised that articles over 453g and all Express Courier International and Express Post International services will be subject to an additional $9 security surcharge and may face transit delays of up to 48 hours.”

This means that some single LPs will be over 453g when packed & will incur an additional $9 security surcharge.
This IS NOT an LP to incur an additional $9 security surcharge.

POST COSTS:
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Due to an eBay system fault/limitation with their postage calculator, the postage cost to you is NOT “Asia/Pacific” cost BUT “Rest of World” cost.
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NEW ZEALAND=$19.95
ASIA/PACIFIC=$22.95
AMERICAS/MIDDLE EAST=$24.95
REST OF WORLD=$28.95

2-3 LPs:
NEW ZEALAND=$27.95
ASIA/PACIFIC=$33.95
AMERICAS/MIDDLE EAST=$38.95
REST OF WORLD=$46.95

4-7 LPs:
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NOTE:
Double albums count as 2 LPs; triple albums count as 3 LPs etc

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