RARE DAVID BROMBERG KENNY LOGGINS 2LP WHITE LABEL PROMO

$

300

This is a listing for a very rare double LP released in 1972 as a special promotion by CBS Records (#A2S 33 AS 34 and A2S 33 AS 35). The double LP is a result of a 16-track recording of a concert performed March 25, 1972 that was done in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System's convention in New York City. CBS decided to host a promotional, press party for 400 college radio programmers and disc jockeys, and this album is a result of what came down. Side 1 introduces David Bromberg as a new Columbia artist while Sides 2, 3, and 4 feature the Kenny Loggins Band with Jim Messina. A letter from CBS Records signed by a CBS official (See image below) accompanies this album. The letter states that the album will not be released commercially and that it contains some previously unreleased material by both groups. David Bromberg tracks include Hard Workin' John, Tennessee Waltz, Mr. Bojangles, and Sugar In The Gourd. Kenny Loggins tracks include Danny's Song, Lady Of My Home, House At Pooh Corner, Long Tail Cat, Listen To A Country Song, Trilogy: Lovin' Me; To Make A Woman Feel Wanted; Peace Of Mind, Your Mama Can't Dance, Vahevalla, and Back To Georgia. What is most striking and noteworthy about this release is that it bears the Columbia two-eye label design that was discontinued in 1970! The only two-eye Columbia's I have seen that were issued after 1970 have been Canadian releases. Columbia in Canada delayed introduction of the 70's print/logo perimeter design for a couple of years beyond its introduction in the U.S. The labels used for this release also do not state "360 sound" as did those from the late-60's. The images which are all depicted below more closely resemble Columbia's two-eye design from the early-60's when the design replaced Columbia's six-eye. In fact, new label designs for many American labels were introduced much later in Canada than in the U.S. starting with the 1950's. These labels in particular specifically state "1972 CBS, Inc." on them despite that they are of the two-eye design! Side 1 has a few light marks, and Side 4 has a few marks that are more pronounced. None of these marks can be felt. Accordingly, the records get a visual grade of VG+ to near mint depending on the side being graded. The records play grade VG++ with only a few scattered light clicks here and there. There is no noise otherwise; so, the VG++ grade is attributable to these clicks. Both records have virtually all their original luster. The Side 1 label has a light smudge or stain that appears to be from grease (See image below). The texture of the label, though, has not been altered. The LP's come in a generic foldover white cover with no die cut holes. There are a couple of slight splits at the center of the inside gatefold and along both lower right edges. The splits range from one-half inch to one inch in length. The CBS letter has a tape stain at the upper right center, and the bottom edge is slightly ruffled and torn. This is a very rare live double LP that will appeal to collectors of 70's Rock and records with labels having unusual or obscure label designs. Although only 400 guests were invited to the concert, it is unknown how many of the promo records were actually released. There could be more; there could be less. I'm not sure, but I do know that there could not have been many. The concert was recorded three weeks before Loggins & Messina's first Billboard-charted hit, Vahevala (Notice the different spelling on the LP label), debuted. Plus, they were both stars in their own right before they decided to record together. Since they needed little promotional effort and it was known initially that the album would not be released commercially, there would have been little need to distribute the promo. David Bromberg was already becoming quite well known with his eclectic musical background as well. PLEASE DON'T BE BLOWN AWAY BY MY ASKING PRICE. I have no idea what this record is worth, just a general idea of what I think records like this should be worth! If you make an offer, you never know. I may just accept it and say as the song and saying go, "Call Me Irresponsible!". 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