Tiny Tim God Bless Tiny Tim Vinyl LP Reprise 1st Press Tiptoe Through the Tulips

Sold Date: December 21, 2023
Start Date: December 18, 2023
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Tiny Tim God Bless Tiny Tim Vinyl LP - Reprise RS 6292 VG++ First Pressing (1968) with "Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With Me"
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Original cover is excellent with great color, no noticeable wear, no splits or writing, spine visible. Includes original Reprise inner sleeve with no splits.
God Bless Tiny Tim is the debut album by Tiny Tim. Released in 1968 on the Reprise label, it included "Tiptoe Through The Tulips" (the song which made him famous), a version of "I Got You Babe", and a collection of obscure songs. Many of the songs have humorous lyrics, are sung for humorous effect, or have an unexpected hook. 
It is widely praised. The album was produced by Richard Perry, who had produced Captain Beefheart's first album Safe as Milk and later produced albums by Barbra Streisand, Harry Nilsson, Rod Stewart, Carly Simon and Ringo Starr. 
For some of the album, Tim sings in his unusual falsetto style. However, on a number of songs ("Stay Down Here Where You Belong", "The Coming Home Party" and others) he sings in a rich baritone, demonstrating his voice's range. In "On the Old Front Porch", "Daddy, Daddy, What Is Heaven Like?" and on "I Got You Babe", he sings both baritone and falsetto, alternating between the two. A joke in "I Got You Babe" is revealed in the last words where both baritone and falsetto voices unexpectedly sing at once, revealing the apparently agile duet is actually himself singing double-tracked.
Tracklist
A1Welcome To My Dream A2Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With Me A3Livin' In The Sunlight, Lovin' In The Moonlight A4On The Old Front Porch A5The Viper A6Stay Down Here Where You Belong A7Then I'd Be Satisfied With Life A8Strawberry Tea
B1The Other Side B2Ever Since You Told Me That You Love Me (I'm A Nut) B3Daddy, Daddy, What Is Heaven Like? B4The Coming Home Party B5Fill Your Heart B6I Got You, Babe B7This Is All I Ask
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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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