Mushroom Ceremony of The Mazatec RARE Folkways Psych LP
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Folkways Records FR 8975, this is a US pressing of the impossible to find "Mushroom Ceremony Of the Mazatec Indians Of Mexico" This recording, made by Gordon Wasson in 1956, attempts to chronicle a religious ceremony involving the ingestation of psychedelic mushrooms by Indians who are attempting to communicate with the Divine Spirit. Lots of wild, hallucinatory chanting and the like, which might even appeal to fans of phonetic sound poems or dadaist utterings. When possible, the text of the chants is translated in the booklet. Another unusual historical document that only Folkways would have released. Cover is NM with no ring wear, splits or tears. Vinyl is also NM, showing no scratches or scuffs, just a few minor hairlines on either side. Insert booklet is also included in NM condition. Please note that this is a 1966 pressing of this record. The originals came out in 1957 with a blue cover and this press has the tan cover from 1966. Still extremely rare, and in fact this is the only tan cover pressing I have come across. Buyer pays $6.50 shipping in the US, $13.00 airmail overseas. I accept Paypal, US Postal Money Orders, and well concealed US Dollars. Thanks for looking and good luck!
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