The Aggregation Mind Odyssey psych rock LHI 12008 stere

$

500

Up for auction...

The Aggregation, Mind Odyssey, lhi S-12008

Yes, I do have to say something about this record!  Probably the rarest I have ever owned!  The entire package is an awesome condition coupled with the rarity of it...this is also a rare time I will be creating a reserve.  I have also made it a private auction due to the foreseen demand on it.

A little about the history of this record and band before the condition...

"The LP is a somewhat obscure cult item today, and not many listeners are likely to realize how immediate, and ironic, the band's use of the concept is. A 5-piece of college graduates, several of which had degrees in music, the Aggregation were one of a small number of rock bands who played regularly at Disneyland. Hit covers of the day were delivered as a diversion for visiting teenagers, but the band also composed original music to work in conjunction with the rides and expositions on offer at Disneyland's "Tomorrowland"...The most remarkable aspect of "Mind Odyssey" is that its' surface is deceptively similar to any number of cheesy concept LPs that appeared in the wake of "Sgt Pepper", yet if you stick around it will open up to reveal layers of elaborate composition and internal logic that surpass all those Beatles imitations, and indeed Sgt Pepper himself. The Charleston/vaudeville track is a telling example -- on the typical post-Pepper album this is a throwaway number made for no other reason than to echo "When I'm 64". When Aggregation does one it makes perfect sense, and even convinces of its need to be there, although it's unlikely to be anyone's favorite track. 

Formally trained and mature enough to understand the use of irony and intermusical references, Aggregation uncover a terrific analogy for a psychedelic experience in Disney's "Tomorrowland"..."  by Patrick the Lama taken from http://lysergia_2.tripod.com/LamaReviews/reviews7.htm

After a few attempts of landing a deal, Lee Hazelwood stepped up and hence, Mind Odyssey. 

Luckily for me and the soon-to-be-owner, the previous and only owner of the release did NOT do what Aggreagtion and many of the psych/acid rockers of the 60's maybe intended for us to do!  With that said...

Condition:

**Jacket:  The cover art--very Dali-esque--is one of my favorites--all-time.  Gatefold jacket overall in brilliant shape.  The corners are a bit soft.  Along the binding there is a tiny indent next to the title and even smaller series of maybe six creases under that.  Real miniscule and light.  There are a few of these separate on the right side with a few tiny indents.  The back shows a hint of shelf ring wear--very light.  (Can not even see it on the picture.)  Still on the back, there is a small nick/indent along the left side.  There are also a few, maybe five, tiny creases along the edge.  Back to the front, in the top right hand corner, as shown in one of the pix, is the indent stamp of "Not For Sale Promotional Use Only."  Inside, the wear is consistent with the description of the front and back covers.  There is a little more evidence of ring wear, however.

**Vinyl: Absoultely BRILLIANT!!!!  I found a total of three extremely light, barely noticeable (good luck trying to find two of the three!) rubs, absolutely NO affect on the play.  Plays PERFECTLY with absolutely NO background noise.  Brilliant gloss as well.

**Label:  PERFECT!  Not one mark, including any spindle marks.

**Inner Sleeve: Generic white, included.  But has been kept in a VRP type sleeve: paper/plastic.

I would say this is the best copy I have ever seen, but it's the only one!

Bidding starts at ONLY $49.99!

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To my international friends:

I will be glad to ship world-wide!  (You can check www.usps.com under the international rates for your country's rate.  I would request if you can not find your rate to please ask if you need assitance before you bid!)  "First class international" is NOT listed as a service I can do online.  However, I will be glad to ship this way.  The general rate for any country for this rate is approximately $15.00.  Please note: insurance is not included with this and I will NOT be responsible for any mishandled item when insurance is not purchased.  There will be an automatic handling fee of $1.50 that I will charge.  I apologize, but this is paperwork that I need to do at the post.  My only suggestion is to file a complaint (yes, I am serious!) to the USPS at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) as I have already.  (Confirmation # CO34626234.)  If enough people complain and request this rate to be added, they probably will. 

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