MINT SHRINK ORIG 1966 =MONO= FUZZ GARAGE The BUCKINGHAMS 1st + BEST B.4. FAME
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$ 51
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Oct 1, 2023
Sold Date
Sep 24, 2023
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ORIGINAL 1966 FIRST "U.S.A." LOCAL CHICAGO PRESSING
=MONO=
FINAL COLLECTION IN SHRINK WRAPPER
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- Local Chicago - USA RECORDS - 1672
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it all goes up from CLASSIC '66 here
KIND OF A DRAG
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STILL IN SHRINK WRAPPER !
Given its source, KIND OF A DRAG was one of the most extraordinary albums of the 1960s. One expected great, diverse LPs out of the likes of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, among others; by contrast, even the better albums by top garage-punk outfits such as the 13th Floor Elevators generally had a one-note feel to them, or were conspicuously strong in one direction.
So when a Chicago-based garage band (or were they a garage band?) like the Buckinghams, with one serious hit (Kind Of A Drag) to their name, put out a long-player that embraced soul, blues, garage punk, and English pop-rock with just about equal IMPACT, it must have caught purchasers, radio programmers, and music writers alike totally off guard. Kind Of A Drag isn't the kind of searing punk document that their Windy City rivals the Shadows of Knight presented with their two LPs -- the latter group's work stood next to the Buckinghams roughly where the Who's albums did next to those of the Beatles.
The Buckinghams' lean, guitar-driven garage punk versions of "Sweets for My Sweet" (a cover of the Searchers' version, not the Drifters') and the Hollies' "I've Been Wrong" are mixed with backing arrangements similar to version of the Beatles' "I Call Your Name" -- on which the lead guitar is playing what sound almost like mandolin riffs; and all are sandwiched between the winds-driven "I'll Go Crazy" with some twists that are all the Buckinghams' own.
This is a great album, full of terrific pop, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, sounding like the Kinks on Don’t Want to Cry. They get funky with great bluesy jazz organ on Virginia Woolf. The arrangements, rhythm section and vocals are all first rate. It’s a shame they couldn’t keep the momentum going. They had the makings of a super group, which they became if only in pop sensibilities
This is a keeper copy based on the MINTY CLEAN condition in shrink wrap from 57 years upon a time
Original 1966 U.S.A. first pressing in bold MONO ...the mono format contains a bold beefy punch that suits the overall sound of the music within so greatly....
This is a very surprising 1st LP by Chicago's BUCKINGHAMS and sounds nothing like the hits machine they became, rather a high energy teen scene garage-rock crew who lay out a impressive 2 full sides that caps off with their massive "Kind Of A Drag" which put them on the road to fame & fortune...
The Buckinghams first LP is unlike anything they would ever record again. Sure, the title track was a killer top 10 smash but the rest of the LP is given over to garage, blue-eyed soul, blues, and British Invasion influenced raw rock. It’s all good too, sung beautifully and played very tightly. You’ll be surprised when you put this gem on the turntable, if only for the two masterful garage punkers from the group’s USA tenure, “Don’t Want To Cry” and “I’ve Been Wrong.” These two tracks alone make Kind of a Drag worth a purchase.
“Sweets For My Sweet” is also given a nice garage pop reading with it’s raw guitar work and smooth organ sounds.
Other standouts: the garage pop of “Makin’ Up & Breakin’ Up,” a superb blue-eyed soul song titled “Love Ain’t Enough” and “Beginners’ Love,” great Beatles inspired rock n roll. Even the album’s “Virginia Wolf,” is skillfully performed, in fact the whole album is very engaging, lacking any weak spots or noticeable mistakes. There’s lots of energy, thought and professionalism put into this music – these guys must have been one hell of a club band back in the day. The youthful energy in the playing and the Buckingham’s willingness to tackle different musical genres is what makes this LP so exciting – a must if you’re into garage-rock. The Yardbirds, the Kinks, and the Who were strong influences on the early Buckinghams as they had yet to fall into the radio pop-perfection hit-making trap that was to come.
- Side 1
I'll Go Crazy -
Don't Want to Cry -
Virginia Wolf -
Beginners Love -
Sweets for My Sweet -
I've Been Wrong Side
side 2: -
I Call Your Name -
Makin' Up & Breakin' Up -
You Make Me Feel So Good -
Summertime -
Love Ain't Enough -
Kind of a Drag -
CONDITION: - The cover: rated: MINT 57 years printing (1966) STILL IN FACTORY SHRINK WRAP ... final collection copy = rare MONO MIXES ...highly collectible - good luck finding better.
There are NO split seams, no bends, no writing, small circle delete, - yet probably the BEST COPY AROUND!
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- The vinyl: Rated: AWESOME CLEAN near M- both sides are brightly shiny; with MINTY clean MONO AUDIO ... very enjoyable playback from start to finish .... Both (USA) Mono labels are clean
SEE: SELLERS OTHER ITEMS (((similar grooves for "head" people...)))
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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