Sold Date: July 28, 2021
Start Date: July 14, 2021
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Klaatu: Hope Vinyl LP - Capitol ST-11633 VG+ First Pressing (1977)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Nice fidelity, no skips. A little surface noise at the beginning, but calms down quickly. Original textured cover is solid with no ringwear. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics, which has a tape repair on border. Cover has a cutout hole.
Hope is the second album by the Canadian rock band Klaatu and their first concept album. Released in September 1977, it won a Juno Award for "Best Engineered Album" and a Canadian Music Critics award for "Best Album" that same year.
A reviewer for Julian Cope's Head Heritage described Hope as “an elaborate sci-fi prog opera, while an article in the Edmonton Journal described a “whimsical space-rock album”. Allmusic's Mike DeGagne commented that the album was "less pop-infused" than the group's previous album 3:47 EST, and contained more "progressive depth" with an "experimental sound".
Track listing Side one
1."We're Off You Know"John Woloschuk4:02 2."Madman"Dee Long2:40 3."Around the Universe in Eighty Days"Long5:02 4."Long Live Politzania"Woloschuk9:11
Side two
1."The Loneliest of Creatures"Woloschuk3:52 2."Prelude"Woloschuk, Long, Terry Draper5:43 3."So Said the Lighthouse Keeper"Woloschuk5:56 4."Hope"Woloschuk4:45
Klaatu Dee Long - vocals, piano, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, organ, clavinet, bass guitar, synthesizer, mandolin, slide guitar, harmonica, electric sitar John Woloschuk - vocals, bass guitar, Fender Rhodes piano, autoharp, acoustic guitar, piano, organ, Polymoog synthesizer, harmonium, electric piano, pianet Terry Draper - drums, tambourine, triangle, percussion, whistle
Additional London Symphony Orchestra


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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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