William Shatner – The Transformed Man LP orig 1968 Stereo Press Psych Star Trek
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A Cult Classic Masterpiece from Captain Kirk – High-Grade Collector's Copy!
Up for auction is a beautiful original 1968 US Stereo pressing of William Shatner's legendary debut album, The Transformed Man. Released on the Decca label during the height of the original Star Trek series, this is a cornerstone of "celebrity" records and psychedelic-era pop culture.
Item Specifics & Condition
Label: Decca Records (Black rainbow color-band label)
Catalog #: DL 75043
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: US (1968 Original)
Vinyl Grade: EX / VG++ (Shiny luster, minimal surface wear, plays beautifully)
Sleeve Grade: VG++ (Strong spine, crisp edges, features the iconic "Captain Kirk" billing), punch hole
Bonus: Includes the original Decca "New World of Sound" company inner sleeve.
About the Album
The Transformed Man is a conceptual avant-garde work that explores the duality of the human condition. Shatner pairs intense Shakespearean soliloquies with his signature "dramaturgical" spoken-word interpretations of pop hits.
His versions of "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" have become legendary cult favorites for their dramatic delivery and unintentional high-camp brilliance. It is widely considered the ultimate "so bad it's good" record, though it remains a serious piece of theatrical history.
About William Shatner
Before he was a pop-culture icon, Shatner was a classically trained Shakespearean actor. This album represents his ambitious attempt to bridge the gap between high theater and the 1960s psychedelic movement. Whether you're a Star Trek completionist or a collector of "Outsider" music, this original 1968 press is a must-have.
Tracklist Highlights:
King Henry the Fifth / Elegy for the Brave
Mr. Tambourine Man (Bob Dylan)
Hamlet / It Was a Very Good Year
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (The Beatles)
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a plastic sleeve with the record removed from the jacket to prevent seam splits during transit.
AIR-MAIL (with tracking) SHIPPING RATES:
1-2 LPs:
$9 to Sweden.
$22 to USA, Europe & rest of the world.
3-6 LPs:
$11 to Sweden.
$30 to USA, Europe & rest of the world.
All packages are sent with tracking!
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