Sold Date: August 24, 2023
Start Date: July 16, 2023
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Blues Magoos Psychedelic Lollipop Vinyl LP - Mercury MG 21096 Mono First Pressing (1966)
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good + Cover. First pressing vinyl has a few surface scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with warm fidelity. Cover is solid with great color, no splits. Includes original vintage Mercury inner sleeve.
Matrix / Runout (Stamped side 1): 21096 A1 Matrix / Runout (Stamped, side 2): 21096 B1
Psychedelic Lollipop is the debut album by the Blues Magoos, and is one of the first records to have the word “psychedelic” on the sleeve. Their single “(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet” was their most successful effort, rising into the Top 10 on many national charts. Guitarist “Peppy” Theilhelm was 16 years old at the time of the single’s release. The band recorded five more albums with various lineups, none reaching the success of Psychedelic Lollipop.
AllMusic critic Mark Deming felt that Blues Magoos sounded more like a solid garage band than a psychedelic band. He especially praised their version of "Tobacco Road". He wrote in his review "Psychedelic Lollipop rarely sounds like a classic, but it's solid stuff — the covers are chosen and played well... Psychedelic Lollipop doesn't sound like the work of a great band, but certainly like one who were better than average, and considering how many bands who cranked out a single like "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" ended up making albums clogged with filler, it says a lot that even the weakest tracks here show this group had talent, ideas, and the know-how to make them work in the studio."
Tracklist
A1(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet A2Love Seems Doomed A3Tobacco Road A4Queen Of My Nights A5I'll Go Crazy
B1Gotta Get Away B2Sometimes I Think About B3One By One B4Worried Life Blues B5She's Coming Home
Blues Magoos Ralph Scala – keyboards, vocals Emil “Peppy” Theilhelm – guitar, vocals Ron Gilbert – bass guitar, vocals Mike Esposito – guitar Geoff Daking – drums, percussion _____________________________________________
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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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