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The Beach Boys Wild Honey
Vinyl LP - Capitol T 2859 VG/VG+ Mono First Pressing (1967)
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good + Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity and only occasional light background noise. Record has a slight warp but it does not affect playback at all. Original cover has great color and no splits or writing. Name written on ring of one side of label.
Wild Honey is the thirteenth studio album by the Beach Boys, released in 1967 by Capitol Records. It was the group's first foray into soul music and was heavily influenced by the R&B of Motown and Stax Records. Lead single "Wild Honey" peaked at number 31, while its follow-up "Darlin'" reached number 19. In the UK, the album peaked at number seven.
The album's sessions began immediately after the release of Smiley Smile, their previous LP. Like Smiley Smile, Wild Honey's core instrumental combo consists of organ, honky-tonk piano, and electric bass. The Beach Boys were inspired to regroup as a self-contained rock band, partly in response to critical assertions that they were "ball-less choir boys". They also purposefully distanced themselves from the prevailing rock trends of the time, which had been typified by psychedelia and high-scale recording or thematic conceits.
It was the second album to credit "the Beach Boys" as producer. At his request, bandmate Carl Wilson began contributing more to the recording process, a trend that continued on subsequent albums. Mike Love also returned as Brian's main songwriting collaborator for the first time since Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1965).
Wild Honey presaged a back-to-basics approach that was subsequently adopted by the Beach Boys' contemporaries, including Bob Dylan and the Beatles, and it is credited with pioneering the DIY pop genre. Most critics initially disregarded the record, but after the mid–1970s, a greater appreciation formed around its simplicity and charm. In 2020, Wild Honey was ranked number 410 on Rolling Stone's list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. 
Track listing
A1Wild Honey2:36 A2Aren't You Glad2:15 A3I Was Made To Love Her   2:05 A4Country Air2:19 A5A Thing Or Two2:40
B1Darlin'2:11 B2I'd Love Just Once To See You1:48 B3Here Comes The Night2:42 B4Let The Wind Blow2:18 B5How She Boogalooed It   1:56 B6Mama Says1:04
The Beach Boys Al Jardine – vocals, rhythm guitar on "I'd Love Just Once To See You" Bruce Johnston – vocals, organ on "Wild Honey" and "How She Boogalooed It", bass on "Wild Honey" Mike Love – vocals Brian Wilson – vocals, piano, organ, percussion, Chamberlin on "Country Air", bass  Carl Wilson – vocals; lead and rhythm guitars; bass; drums on "Darlin'"  Dennis Wilson – vocals, drums, bongos _____________________________________________
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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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