Turn On... THE MUSIC MACHINE Original MONO pressing. OSR LPM 5015. Awesome LP

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• I am liquidating many of my records (LPs, EPs, etc.), electronic equipment, and miscellaneous items to create space for a new laboratory (visit cochlearconcepts.com for details regarding my research).
• Refunds offered only if item is different than described. I cannot offer exchanges because I have limited quantities (usually just one) of the item listed. All issues, at least with honest buyers and sellers, can be quickly resolved in a professional manner.
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Above: I use high-end record playing equipment in order to preserve my records. Please know, however, that many records in my collection are older than I am and, surprise surprise, were purchased used.

The photos below are of the record being auctioned here; this way, you get a good look at the condition of the record or its jacket. Thank you for viewing my auctions!

This listing is for an ORIGINAL, MONO (monaural) copy of Turn On... The Music Machine. I purchased this as a SEALED LP some years back. The cover is in MINT condition. The record has more surface noise than one would expect from a new old stock (NOS) record; in fact, side one presents with high-frequency crackling that sounds more like "static" than scratches or groove wear. My guess is that long-term or improper storage caused the record NOT to sound like a new LP. Visual inspection of the vinyl would suggest that the record is in excellent to near-mint condition (very glossy black), but please know that this record is somewhat noisy. It hasn't been mishandled (at least not by me), and this LP was unopened at time I purchase it. Music-wise, I believe it's a fabulous record. Even Cherry Cherry is pretty cool--bordering psychedelic. Same for most of the rest of this LP. Instead of adding cruddy filler material, The Music Machine had the decency to cover hit songs. Talk Talk needs no explanation--heck, even Alice Cooper performs this song on Flush the Fashion. Back to this auction... The crackly hiss disappears into the background once you get into the music. This isn't to say it isn't audible (it is)--but this record so hip that you'll enjoy listening to it regardless of surface noise--especially in MONO! There are no skips, even when playing it on high-end audiophile equipment.

MAJOR UPDATE: Now you can hear ACTUAL SAMPLES of the record LISTED HERE (crackles, surface noise, etc. as described above). See track listing below for links. Each sample approx. 50 seconds. Analog record-to-digital, then converted to mp3 for ease of upload. Now there should be no doubt as to the condition of the record. Furthermore, I plan to provide listening samples for all of my USED records. Remember, the record listed herein is MONO, so don't expect lame-o stereo effects.

I have many records to list during the next month or so. You can view the compilation list by going to www.cochlearconcepts.com/records/compilations.htm as well as an artist/group list that I just started by going to www.cochlearconcepts.com/records/artists.htm. Records you buy from me are as described. If I accidentally miss a defect, politely contact me and we will work something out.

Here be the tracks on this LP (Note: All songs by Sean Bonniwell unless stated otherwise.)

Side 1
1. Talk Talk
2. Trouble www.elcaudio.com/samples/music_machine/trouble.mp3
3. Cherry Cherry (you guessed right... Neil Diamond ) www.elcaudio.com/samples/music_machine/cherry_cherry.mp3
4. Taxman (right again... Harrison / Beatles)
5. Some Other Drum
6. Masculine Intuition

Side 2
1. The People In Me www.elcaudio.com/samples/music_machine/people_in_me.mp3
2. See See Rider (Rainey... you know the song)
3. Wrong
4. 96 (yep, ? and the Mysterians)
5. Come On In
6. Hey Joe (no, NOT Hendrix. Roberts!) www.elcaudio.com/samples/music_machine/hey_joe.mp3

Above Front cover. All photos you see here are of the actual LP being auctioned.

Above: Label, side 1, so that you can see catalog number and master # (5575 for side 1, 5576 for side 2). Below: Detail of jacket showing MONAURAL LP (who needs surround sound when you can have MONO? Mono Mia!).

RECORD BUYERS: Please read the following regarding the sale of vinyl records.

I do NOT use the "Gold Mine" record-grading guidelines. Below are are five reasons why:

1. I've purchased records graded as "near mint" that I would have personally rated as "very good." Obviously, then, there's a subjective component when it comes to physical condition or record noise. Although condition is a judgment call, I try to be accurate.
2. I rate the condition of a phono record and its cover separately. A worn cover is one thing, a worn record is another. In some instances, the cover is more valuable to collectors than the album; in other instances, the record's sound is paramount.
3. It's difficult to judge a record's quality when the master sources were vinyl records or deteriorated tape: The sound of scratches and pops may be intrinsic to a record because they were already on the master source. This situation applies to a lot of the Sixties garage rock compilations I have to offer. Even a brand new record will have pops or noise if there were pops or noise on the original source. I suppose this point is obvious, but...
4. Even a brand-new, sealed record can present with surface noise and defects because of age, improper storage, or for reasons that defy logic. On rare occasions, a record that looks (or is) brand new can have audible defects. I generally LISTEN to the records I sell so that you know what to expect.
5. I use high-end (audiophile) record playing equipment--refer to photo above. If a record skips or can't be played on my equipment, it goes out with the trash. Please know, however, I am NOT the original owner of many records in my collection; consequently, I'm unable to give detailed information such as how many times the album was played, what stylus or tracking force was used, etc. The best I can do is state whether the record has audible scratches, groove wear, or noises that wouldn't ordinarily exist on a new record.

Below: Hearing research, music, acoustics, and well-being are major aspects of my life. Enjoy!