Sold Date: March 13, 2022
Start Date: January 6, 2022
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
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Buddy Miles Express Expressway To Your Skull Vinyl LP - Mercury SR-61196 VG+ First Pressing (1968)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Cover. Tested and plays great. First pressing with original unipak cover.
The Buddy Miles Express was a group fronted by former Electric Flag drummer Buddy Miles. Although Buddy Miles' alchemical fusion of psychedelia, blues, and soul did not truly coalesce until his masterpiece Them Changes, his debut LP, Expressway to Your Skull, remains an inspired and original statement of intent, a record that's both timeless and an unmistakable product of counterculture consciousness. Each of the album's seven songs is a fascinating montage of sounds and styles -- acid-fuzz guitar collides with zig-zagging funk horns, and shrieking keyboards meet juke joint blues riffs head on. Not everything works -- a cover of Sam & Dave's "Wrap It Up" is more leaden than lively, and the instrumental "Funky Mule" feels like filler -- but the remaining material is brilliant, its twists and turns navigated by Miles' deeply soulful vocals and monster drumming.
Tracklist
A1Train4:55 A2Let Your Lovelight Shine3:24 A3Don't Mess With Cupid2:37 A4Funky Mule4:40
B1You're The One (That I Adore)6:20 B2Wrap It Up6:37 B3Spot On The Wall3:30
Musicians Terrence Clements ... tenor saxophone Marcus Doubleday ... trumpet, flugelhorn Virgil Gonsalves ... baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute Jim McCarty ... guitar Bill McPherson ... tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute Buddy Miles ... vocals, drums, guitar, organ, bass Bill Rich ... bass Herbie Rich ... organ, tenor saxophone Ron Woods ... drums _____________________________________________
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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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