RARE KAK Self-titled Epic BN 26429 WARP but no skips WEST COAST ACID PSYCH PROG
  $   135

 


$ 135 Sold For
Sep 6, 2016 Sold Date
$   150 Start price
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Description


KAK ** 33 1/3 rpm ** RARE West coast acid rock (in shrink wrap!) ** WARP but plays with no skips **


Items in this lot are:
  • Self-titled -- Label: Epic -- Record#: BN 26429 stereo

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one featuring KAK. Internet research shows this has a Blue Cheer connection. I've seen this record described as: "West Coast acid rock" and "HARD HEAVY BLUES PSYCH PROG ROCK YODER". Let me tell you right up front this record has a warp on it ... so, I took the time to play it and have provided a track-by-track analysis below. The warp is more pronounced on side 2 than on side 1. I was listening to this with my eyes closed as I tried to detect any imperfections. For me, how it sounds is far more important than how it looks. There were no skips! My turntable does track fairly lightly, but keep in mind how it plays for one individual can differ how it plays for another individual.

Several unique things about this item: Firstly, this disc retains the original shine with a few short, light marks grading by sight in normal room light. I'm sure if you took this and put it under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes it less than mint. If you're that kind of collector, let me suggest this auction is not for you.

I don't claim this record is mint. I found the eleven tracks to audibly average about 1/3 of the way betweenn VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. You can assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE BELOW!.

Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment.

Secondly, at the time of this listing, two offerings on e-bay priced between $200 and $249.99!!

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price. Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

Please e-mail if questions.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist: KAK Title: Self-titled Record: Black vinyl with original shine and a few very short, light marks grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Yellow with black print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "XSB 138476-1C". Side 2: "XSB 138477-1C". Inner sleeve(s): A generic, white sleeve with some corner folds and crinkles, slightly unglued about 3" down one vertical side. A different generic sleeve can be substituted, if requested. Cover: Still in shrink wrap! No stickers, no seam splits, no pen/pencil marks. Corners slightly/moderately worn, a few creased tips. Slight general wear. Remains of a sticker front upper right corner. Rate the cover close to VG+(excellent). You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: I found the 11 tracks to audibly average about 1/3 of the way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. You can assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: HCO 97658 Up to a very, very light surface noise (3.5) Everything's changing Up to some very light pops (3.3) Electric Sailor Up to some very light pops (3.3) Disbelievin' Up to some very light pops (3.2) I've got time Up to a very light surface noise (3.2) Flowing by Up to some very light to light pops (3.2) Side 2: Comments: Bryte 'n' clear day Up to a scattered very light surface noise with a few very light pops (3.4) Trieulogy: Golgotha Up to a very, very light to very light surface noise with some very, very light pops (3.4) Mirage Up to a very, very light to very light surface noise with some very, very light pops (3.4) Rain Up to some very light pops (3.3) Lemonaide kid Up to some very light pops (3.3)

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

  • NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
  • 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
  • 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
  • VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
  • VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
  • G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

I normally ship a single record in a standard 12.5 x 12.5 x 1 record mailer. Weight with box is 1 pound 1 ounces. Shipping is $3.09 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.20 box/tape/pack = $4.29.
Alternatively, I can ship in a 14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 1 pound 9 oz. Shipping is $3.09 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing = $4.79.

This auction is currently set to ship in the smaller box. If you want the larger box, let me know and I'll send an appropriate invoice.

Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $4.00 This includes online tracking. Outside U.S., e-mail location to determine S/H costs prior to auction end. Insurance / other methods of shipping cost extra. Payment received within ten days of auction ending. Payment via Paypal preferred.

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