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Todd Rundgren A Wizard, a True Star Vinyl LP - Bearsville BR 2133 (1973) VG+ First Pressing with Die-Cut Cover and Insert with Just One Victory, Sometimes I Don't Know What to Feel
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity throughout, no issues. Original die-cut gatefold cover is solid with good color, mild wear, no writing, and Includes original custom inner sleeve with lyrics. Also includes an advertising insert.
A Wizard, a True Star is the fourth studio album by Todd Rundgren, released in 1973 by Bearsville Records. It marked a departure from his previous album, Something/Anything?, with its lesser reliance on straightforward pop songs, a development he attributed to his experimentation with psychedelic drugs and his realization of "what music and sound were like in my internal environment, and how different that was from the music I had been making."
The album was produced, engineered, and, with the exception of some tracks, entirely performed by Rundgren. He envisioned the record as a hallucinogenic-inspired "flight plan" with all the tracks seguing seamlessly into each other, starting with a "chaotic" mood and ending with a medley of his favorite soul songs. No singles were issued from the album, as he wanted the tracks to be heard in the context of the LP. With 19 tracks, its nearly 56-minute runtime made it one of the longest single-disc LPs to date. It has since been recognized for its influence on later generations of bedroom musicians.
Patti Smith wrote in her review for Creem: "Blasphemy even the gods smile on. Rock and roll for the skull. A very noble concept. Past present and tomorrow in one glance. Understanding through musical sensation. Todd Rundgren is preparing us for a generation of frenzied children who will dream in animation."
Among retrospective assessments of Wizard, music journalist Barney Hoskyns called the record "the greatest album of all time ... a dizzying, intoxicating rollercoaster ride of emotions and genre mutations that still sounds more bravely futuristic than any ostensibly cutting-edge electro-pop being made in the 21st Century."
Track listing
A1International Feel A2Never Never Land A3Tic Tic Tic It Wears Off A4You Need Your Head A5Rock And Roll Pussy A6Dogfight Giggle A7You Don't Have To Camp Around A8Flamingo A9Zen Archer A10Just Another Onion Head; Da Da Dali A11When The Shit Hits The Fan; Sunset Blvd. A12Le Feel Internacionale
B1Sometimes I Don't Know What To Feel B2Does Anybody Love You Medley(10:35) B3aI'm So Proud B3bOoh Baby Baby B3cLa La Means I Love You B3dCool Jerk B4Hungry For Love B5I Don't Want To Tie You Down B6Is It My Name? B7Just One Victory
Personnel Todd Rundgren – vocals, guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, bass guitar, drums, percussion, saxophone, production
Moogy & the Rhythm Kingz Mark "Moogy" Klingman – keyboards Ralph Schuckett – keyboards John Siegler – bass guitar, cello John Siomos – drums
Other musicians Jean-Yves "M. Frog" Labat – synthesizer Rick Derringer – guitar Michael Brecker – saxophone Randy Brecker – trumpet Barry Rogers – trombone David Sanborn – saxophone "Buffalo" Bill Gelber – bass guitar Tom Cosgrove – guitar _____________________________________________
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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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