WHEN WOMEN HAD TAILS (1970) RARE 33 rpm Film Music Soundtrack ENNIO MORRICONE

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This is a 33 rpm vinyl soundtrack recording of the ENNIO MORRICONE score for the film "When Women Had Tails" (1970).  Yeah, that title is catchy and the humor appears to have been the approach of this film.  Briefly, it's about a small group of cave men who capture a female (Senta Berger) and want to eat her for dinner.  She convinces one of them that other things he can do with her would be more fun.  
I've heard a lot of Morricone scores, but never heard one so whimsical, so comical sounding as this one.  Really cute.  One segment is entitled "Ulli, Grrr, Maluc, Put, Uto, Zog and Kao."  I listened to it last week and it sounds NM-, really clean.  The jacket has some shelf wear, about VG/VG+.  It's on a European label, EM number M-1002.  Not much in the way of liner notes, not even a date.  The film was released in 1970 so I presume the album was released about that time.  I've had it since the early 1970's, purchased new.
Shipping costs:  The cost of shipping is listed above, but I am happy to combine purchases for a cost savings.  Most single albums ship for $4.00.  Then, it's $1.00 for each record after the first purchase in combined mailings.  That's each record, not each album.  A two-record purchase ships for $5.00.  If you add two-record album it will ship with them for an additional $2.00, and each single album for an additional $1.00.  All shipments will be made to the address you have at PayPal, so make sure it's updated and correct.  If you have any questions please let me know.  I expect payments within 3 days of the purchase.
From my private collection, purchased new.  
NOTE: if you buy the record but don't have a turntable, I would be happy to dub any vinyl record onto a CD for an additional $5.00.  I'll only dub "your" purchased records and will not violate copyrights by dubbing anything else.  I make that offer these days since very few people have turntables even though there are many inexpensive ones now on the market--more now than 15 years ago.  I'm an old radio broadcaster and know equipment, so if you want recommendations on brand names for turntables feel free to ask--also which brands to avoid.  Usually, in electronics, you get what you pay for.

RECORD GRADING:

For vinyl I visually inspect a record, and if there are marks I play grade it.  Often even long scratches are on the surface of the grooves only and don't affect the sound, but I check anyway. For old 78s, especially acoustic recordings, I usually play grade them.  Surface marks are not a true indication of their sound quality.  I try to balance clarity and energy (loudness) with surface noise.  A VG record may have a lot of surface noise inherent in that technology but be clear and loud.  Another one in VG-/G+ condition (average) may have less noise but a fainter energy level.  

Keep in mind the standards for each kind of technology.  A VG acoustic 78 will NOT sound as good as a VG vinyl record for example due to the surface noise and narrower frequency range.  I play grade acoustic records on a Victor Granada player from 1926, later 78's on a 1960's 3-speed player with a ceramic cartridge, and vinyl with a good Audio-Technica turntable.  

MINT / SEALED: Must be absolutely perfect and un-played with the shrink wrap still sealed.

NM: Out of the jacket but looks un-played.  No visual marks other than fingerprints. 

VERY GOOD: A minimum of visual or audible imperfections, which should not detract much from your enjoyment of owning them.  Vinyl surface noise and some minor pops and clicks.

GOOD: The item is good enough to fill a gap in your collection until a better copy becomes available.  It will show definite signs of wear and tear, but records in good condition should play all the way through without skipping. 

If you want a number scale, think of MINT as 10, NM as 9, VG as 8, VG- as 7, G+ as 6, and G as 5.  I do not usually sell records below a 6.5 (VG-/G+) unless they are rare and collectable.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:  None

MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS versus MOVIE STUDIOTRACKS:

In order to be a "soundtrack" release the music must be the same recording used on the film's soundtrack and heard by audiences in the theaters.  If it is another recording, done in a studio for commercial release and not the version used on the film's soundtrack, it is a "studiotrack." 

Many fine recordings are studiotracks.  My personal favorite version of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is the Ray Heindorf studiotrack released in the 1950s.  But I will never call it a soundtrack.  It isn't.  

I am careful to accurately describe my listings and will not misrepresent the recordings because I am a serious collector.  Most sellers don't make the distinction.  Many "Music from . . ." albums are called soundtracks when they are not.  If it doesn't say "soundtrack" on the record it probably isn't.  The correct method, when unsure, is to call it a Film Score.

Shipping and Handling

SHIPPING COSTS: The cost of shipping this purchase is listed above, but I am happy to combine purchases for a cost savings.  That would be $1.00 for each vinyl LP after the first purchase, and $1.00 for each 78 rpm disc after the first purchase.  I sell both vinyl and old 78 rpm records.  All shipments will be made to the address on your PayPal account.  

  Satisfaction  

If you have a problem with any items you receive from me, please contact me right away. I'll always work with reasonable people for a satisfactory resolution. NOTE: I do not now accept records back for refunds.  Just too many people out there dubbing them and then wanting a refund.