Sold Date: October 28, 2023
Start Date: October 11, 2023
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John Hartford Aereo-Plain Vinyl LP - WB WS 1916 VG+ First Pressing (1971)
Condition: Very Good+ Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout. Cover is intact with good color, and some wear on top seam.
Aereo-Plain is a 1971 studio album by John Hartford. The music on Aereo-Plain is a blend of traditional bluegrass musicianship and the hippie spirit of the '70s. Aereo-Plain has been called the forerunner of the genre now known as "Newgrass". 
The other members of the Aereo-Plain Band were bluegrass veterans Norman Blake, Vassar Clements, Tut Taylor, and Randy Scruggs. The sessions were controlled but relaxed, as Taylor commented, "John let us play what we wanted to play. 'Cause that's one of the beautiful parts about it—he just let us get in there and pick." Producer David Bromberg recounted, "We'd sit around and smoke pot and play "Sally Goodin" for an hour and a half. That approach kind of became, after a while, newgrass." Hartford instructed Bromberg to "let the tapes roll, we don't want to hear playbacks until you've put the master together."
Aereo-Plain has received high praise in retrospective reviews. Writing for AllMusic, critic Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. wrote "The cult following of Aereo-Plain... has less to do with the music than with Hartford's quirky songs and even quirkier approach... One of the attractions to this material is that Hartford seems to be in his element, just doing what comes natural to him... Aereo-Plain signaled the full blooming of his eccentric talent. This is an essential album for any fan, revealing both his genius and the glory days of early '70s progressive bluegrass."
Track listing
A1Turn Your Radio On A2Steamboat Whistle Blues A3Back In The Goodle Days A4Up On The Hill Where They Do The Boogie A5Boogie A6First Girl I Loved A7Presbyterian Guitar
B1With A Vamp In The Middle B2Symphony Hall Rag B3Because Of You B4Steam Powered Aereo Plane B5Holding B6Tear Down The Grand Ole Opry B7Leather Britches B8Station Break B9Turn Your Radio On
Personnel John Hartford – banjo, guitar, violin, vocals Norman Blake – guitar, mandolin, vocals Vassar Clements – violin, cello, viola, vocals Tut Taylor – Dobro, vocals Randy Scruggs – electric bass, vocals
David Bromberg – producer _____________________________________________
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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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