THE BLACK CROWES - AMORICA - 1994 LP - 74321 23682 1 - RARE GERMAN WHITE VINYL

	£		65
	$		85

THE BLACK CROWES

AMORICA

AMERICAN RECORDINGS 74321 23682 1

RARE ORIGINAL GERMAN WHITE VINYL!

UNPLAYED!

A rare opportunity to bid for this original German white vinyl pressing of The Black Crowes' 'Amorica' in a

nicely patriotic, but possibly controversial, sleeve! Bought new in HMV, Croydon, U.K., at the time of release,

it has just been carefully stored, unplayed, ever since!

Sleeve: Thick card with the front cover showing a close-up colour photo of the front of a tanned woman's

patriotic thong/bikini bottom, complete with stray pubic hair! The album title is in white lower-case letters,

just below the woman's navel! Between the album title and the top of the thong is a 92mm diameter sticker,

which is red at the top and blue at the bottom. There is a five-pointed white star in the centre and the band

name, in white capitals, arcs round it, with the album title at the bottom, in lower-case letters, completing the

circle. The catalogue number is shown just under the star. The back cover has a large grainy colour photo in

the centre which looks to contain four characters: a guy wearing a hat and denim jacket with a patch reading

'SIN CITY', a moustachioed man wearing a red jacket and bow tie. a nun dressed in white, and a face behind

the neck of a guitar! Track listing is printed under the photo in black/red outlined capitals, followed by production

credits and the label logo and contact details. The barcode (7 4321-23682-1 5) is shown, top-left. The sleeve is

in awesome, original, as-new condition, just as it was the day I purchased it!

Inner Sleeve: Double-sided paper picture bag, with nine black-and-white photos of the band (or associates!) on

one side and song lyrics on the other, together with three black-and-white images: the silhouette of barbed poppy

head, a religious character holding a 'Votes For Women' banner (or they may just be standing in front of the sun,

giving the illusion of a halo!), and a montage of abstract imagery! The bag is intact and unmarked!

Matrix Numbers: Side One - 74321 23682-1 A SST

Side Two - 74321 23682-1 B SST

Vinyl: Original, unplayed condition, just as purchased!

Labels: Both are intact and unmarked!

Side One:

1. Gone - 5:08

2. A Conspiracy - 4:44

3. High Head Blues - 4:00

4. Cursed Diamond - 5:56

5. Nonfiction - 5:15

6. She Gave Good Sunflower - 5:48

Side Two:

1. P. 25 London - 3:37

2. Ballad In Urgency - 5:39

3. Wiser Time - 5:31

4. Downtown Money Waster - 3:39

5. Descending - 5:40

6. Tied Up And Swallowed - 4:16 Bonus Track!

Chris Robinson - the singing and the harmonica playing

Rich Robinson - the guitar playing

Marc Ford - playing the guitar

Steve German - the smacking of the skins

Johnny Colt - bass fishing

Eddie Harsch - the keyboard playing and encounters

All songs written by Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson.

Produced by Jack Joseph Puig and The Black Crowes.

Recorded and Mixed by Jack Joseph Puig.

Recorded at Sound City, May/June '94.

Mixed at Ocean Way Recording.

Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan.

Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios.

Special appearances by:

Jimmy 'Two Fingers' Ashurst - manodoline

Eric Bobo - percussion

Andy Sturmer - assorted musical gifts

Bruce Kaphan- pedal steel

Album art and art direction conceptualised by Chris Robinson and Janet Levinson.

Design by Janet Levinson.

Band photos by Butch Belair.

Other photos, 'A Night In The Life Of A Corkscrew', by Pat Darren.

Collage by Jamie Oliveri.

Opium Crow illustration by Mick Willmott.

Poppy image taken from ant-drugs poster by Alexander Faldin, U.S.S.R., 1987.

See below for details of postage costs for this item. 

This is just one item from my own extensive and eclectic personal collection of music and related bits and pieces which I will be listing over the next few months, or so.

I have been collecting for more than 30 years, so check back regularly to see what other gems I may have unearthed - they won't be listed in any particular order! My

recent absence from eBay has been because of work commitments but, as they seem to have dried up, I will be spending more time disposing of my collection!

I am not a dealer, so won't use traditional grading terms but, instead, will describe each item as carefully and honestly as I can with text and photos. Bidders are then free

to form their own opinions. Any apparent marks showing in the photos are reflections or dust, etc., unless otherwise specifically identified. If in doubt, please contact me

with any queries before bidding and I will get back to you promptly with an answer. I will also keep you informed throughout the whole eBay process.

All vinyl will be packaged in sturdy cardboard mailers with at least one stiffener and will be despatched within 2 working days of payment being received. PayPal is preferred,

but please contact me before bidding to discuss alternative, acceptable methods. Postage rates: UK Standard - 2nd Class £3.10, Europe/R.O.T.W - AirMail Standard

£7.00/£11.50.

Please note that I do not combine postage. All items are packaged and sent individually, so as to minimise damage and/or loss.

Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!