RARE 1970 ORIG THE MANDRAKE MEMORIAL PUZZLE - LSD SOAKED TRIPPY PSYCH PROG
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1970 (((PSYCHEDELIC)))
UNDERGROUND
ORIGINAL
- TOP COPY
- With DOUBLE SIDED PHOTO SLEEVE
..|/\|...............................................|/\|.. - MANDRAKE MEMORIAL "PUZZLE"
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- USA - POPPY RECORDS - PSY-40,006 - STEREOPHONIC
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- TOP COPY
- FIRST PRINTING = COMPLETE !
WITH DOUBLE SIDED TURNTABLE MAT PHOTO INSERT!
Original 1970 first pressing of the famous 3rd and final MANDRAKE MEMORIAL PUZZLE album, highly regarded as their best works ... we don't often list this record, while it's rare and highly collectible to locate a minty '69 original like this copy is far more difficult than one might expect
Here's a sought after collectible 56 years past original in thick gatefold with trippy psych-art design and also includes the original printed POPPY designed label inner sleeve PLUS eye-popping photo insert that can be placed on your turntable platter serving as a wild spinning mat...
Along with the Nazz, this was one of Philadelphia's top bands throughout the late 60's. Prior to Puzzle, they released two great psych-rock albums, having a vague Doors influence, mixing keyboards with guitar oriented psychedelia. Puzzle, released in 1969, is an extremely challenging album that is not recommended to those who are into song pop music. It's also a very progressive album that mixes classical/avant garde elements into a dreamy soundscapes.
The album is really a mood piece, having plenty of strange moments including one track devoted to a gathering of children praying while "Whisper Play" has, you guessed it, whispers amongst a classical backdrop. Randy Monaco croons throughout the album and there is the occasional guitar freakout, one heard at the end of the 9 minute "Bucket of Air." The theme, "Just a Blur" is a nice, trippy piece of acoustic music that hints at a concept.
For the era, the reoccurring album is somewhat long, clocking in at around 50 minutes. The real meat of the album lies within the songs. "Earthfriend" and "Hiding" are so ambient and so full of great sound effects that they predate a style of psychedelia that Pink Floyd pioneered. "Ocean's Daughter" is another great, menacing song, being a trippy psychedelic ballad with studio trickery and light arrangements. The song characterizes the album itself: confused, dark and unsettling on one hand but alluring and full of beauty on the other. Even the album cover art is really weird and demented, featuring a well known painting with chrome plated maggots inching their way up an endless flight of stairs.
While not for everyone, Puzzle shrouds itself in a velvet mystery. It's a totally unique experience within the world of psychedelia sounding completely unfamiliar.
- Earthfriend Prelude
- Earthfriend
- Just A Blur (Version 1)
- Hiding
- Just A Blur (Version 2)
- Tadpole
- Kyrie
- Ocean's Daughter
- Volcano Prelude
- Volcano
- Whisper Play
- Bucket Of Air
- Children's Prayer
- Puzzle
- Just A Blur (Version 3) -
CONDITION: - The cover: rated: M- top copy - hard to find LP -
- acid designed gatefold cover with bonus large TWO-sided insert meant to be placed on ones turntable appreciating the spinning visuals... very solid all over, top preserved, there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...
- The vinyl: Rated: M- top copy, visually clean Poppy label local Philadelphia 1969 pressing and both local Poppy labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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(((similar grooves for "head" people...)))
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