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GRATEFUL DEAD: “S/T”

 

LABEL: Warner Bros / TOSHIBA Musical Industries

 

Label Number: BP-8222

 

 

- Very Rare original 1st Japanese pressing of November 1967!!!

- Rarely seen Japan TEST PRESSING with Typed Labels

- Comes with error on label being “grateful”

- Comes with INSERT

- TOP CONDITION – NEAR MINT…..

- ARCHIVE COPY

 

 

GRADING:

WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING LP Record: Near Mint – beautifully preserved, shiny and glossy surface.

 

Flip Back Jacket: Near Mint – Archive condition without any defects. Sharp corners/ Straight edges/ Fully readable spine. Archive condition.

 

Insert: Excellent ~ Near Mint

 

 

 

Some words on this issue: GRATEFUL DEAD: “S/T” (Warner Bros. – BP-8222) Never offered before WHITE LABEL promo/ TEST PRESS issue of the 1stdead album to be released in Japan on November 1967. Top condition. “Fresh-sounding, upbeat and strongly melodic, the Dead’s debut contains elements of rock and roll, blues and their own inimitable brand of psychedelia. Opener ‘The Golden Road (To Unlimited Devotion)’ is a keyboard-driven psych-monster that hooks you in with its stupidly catchy chorus. The unique-sike sound of ‘Cold Rain And Snow’ keeps the album anchored firmly in a contemporary setting, leaving behind the rock and roll/ blues of the 2 previous tracks. The 1st side ends with the best cut ‘Cream Puff War’ a Love-like sound binge that is underpinned by Pigpen’s masterful keyboards and Garcia’s ferocious guitar. The 2nd side is all about ‘Morning Dew’ and ‘Viola Lee Bleus’. The first is an expansive, spatial excursion that introduces the listener to the sound that would pretty much become to define them, partially when they played live. ‘Viola Lee Bleus’ is an epic 10-minute jam that serves as a showcase for their instrumental skills, in particular Pigpen’s ‘board wizardry. Rarely given the credit it deserves, this record stands alongside ‘American beauty’ and ‘Anthem Of The Sun’ as one of the Dead’s very best.”(JE – Endless Trip). TOP condition. Never seen before Japan 1st press WHITE LABEL/ TEST PRESS PROMO issue of 1967, seriously rare!!!

 

 

 

SHIPPING IS FROM JAPAN AND IS NOT 4$ - CHECK SHIPPING RATES HERE BELOW!!!

 

 

New to the e-bay game but long experience in selling records so bid with confidence.

 

Our grading scale: Mint/ Near Mint/ Excellent/ VG++/. We don’t sell anything below VG++. VG++ grade is basically that the record has some scuffs and has wear. Excellent: record has hardly no visible defects and is preserved with care and attention, the condition most collectors take pride in to file away. Near Mint: a dash below mint, just perfect. Mint: like new.

 

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SHIPPING COSTS

= Registered Airmail to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $22 for 1 LP, $25 for 2 LP's, and $30 for 3 LP's.

= Registered Airmail to UK/Europe/Russia = $23 for 1 LP, $26 for 2 LP's, and $31 for 3 LP's.

= Registered Airmail to South America = $30 for 1 LP, $33 for 2 LP's, and $39 for 3 LP's.

= For Asian countries = Because the charge of the Registered Airmail is the same as EMS, we automatically send out your package by EMS. See the EMS rate below. 

In case of purchase more than $200, item(s) must be shipped by EMS (Express Mail with internet tracking, and the insurance).

= EMS Shipping to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $25 for 1 LP, $29 for 2 LP's, and $33 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to UK/Europe/Russia = $28 for 1 LP, $32 for 2 LP's, and $36 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to South America = $37 for 1 LP, $42 for 2 LP's, and $48 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to Asian countries = $20 for 1 LP, $23 for 2 LP's, and $26 for 3 LP's.

 

Registered Airmail Shipping rates for EP’s: USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $12 for one EP; 15 for 2 EP’s and 18$ for 3 EP’s

Registered Airmail Shipping rates for CD’s: USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $10 for one CD and 12$ for 2 CD’s

ALL PARCELS OVER 2 KG WEIGHT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH EMS!!!

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