Sold Date: September 25, 2023
Start Date: September 18, 2023
Final Price: $16.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 2
Seller Feedback: 2041
Buyer Feedback: 117

Blind Faith

Self-Titled

VG++/VG(+)

US 1969

Atco Records - SD 33-304 A

Blind Faith formed in Ripley, Surrey, England as a superstar band starring Eric Clapton & Ginger Baker both from Cream, Steve Winwood from Traffic and Ric Grech from Family. They put together some songs for an album and promoted it on a 3-month world tour. Only one album was released.

The cover of the initial album caused some controversy because of the nude 11-year-old girl. The cover image was supposed to symbolize the achievement of creative humanity and its expression through technology. The girl was deemed as innocence and the spaceship she was holding represented technology. Of course, the censors didn't get it. All copies came with the band name and song titles on the cellophane itself. Once removed, it was just a bare picture, there was no lettering. The cover was replaced and reissued with a boring picture of the band. The girl was not Ginger Bakers daughter as has been rumored. 

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Musically, you have Steve's over-the-top musical sensibilities paired with Eric and Ginger’s hard driving guitar and drum jams. A beauty of an album that still stands the test of time. On tour, they didn't have enough songs to fill an hour, so they played Cream and Traffic songs to fill the void.

Cover has some general shelf, ring, edge and corner wear with some handwritten initials on the back upper right and left. Downgraded a bit because of a 3” split upper right at the opening. The flaws on the front cover are the same as on the backside, so not too bad, really. You'll have to trust me on this. Record plays VG++ or better. Plastic inner sleeve. Includes insert with lyrics.

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All records are conservatively Graded to GOLDMINE Standards and are rated VINYL FIRST / THEN COVER. For double LPs Vinyl / Vinyl / Cover. I will visually grade both sides of vinyl and play grade if I see unusual flaws. Covers will be visually graded. Plenty of pictures for any records that are high end items.

LPs will be packaged in the proper corrugated cardboard box, we all know about, with extra cardboard pads. Each LP will have a clear plastic sleeve. The record itself will be removed and shipped within the sleeve separate from the cover to prevent any seam splits. The vinyl record will NOT be removed from a sealed LP purchase for shipping.

Payment is due within 7 days unless you let me know. If payment has NOT been received within the 7-day payment period and you have NOT contacted me, the record will be relisted.

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Typically, USA Media mail would be 1-2 LPs- $5.00 USD. Canada $23.00 USD. Europe around $30.00 USD for 1-2 LPs. Additional LPs as per total weight. I will send an invoice with total postage cost.

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