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"THE MANDRAKE MEMORIAL- MEDIUM"

1969 Poppy PYS 40003 label

The condition of the "unipak" gatefold cover is a nice EX, no cut-outs, seam splits or writing.  EMBOSSED PROMO STAMP on the back cover (see photos).  The condition of the disc is a beautiful, like new M- and it plays great!  Includes the original Poppy Records inner sleeve.

Original 1969 VINYL first pressing in unipak gatefold of the 2nd (of three) Mandrake Memorial albums. All three albums are scarce and highly sought for good reasons. A cross between garage, psych and prog, the band featured unique and varied trippy styles.

    Anyone who lived in Philadelphia in the late '60s would remember the Mandrake Memorial well. They opened for many of the star rock bands who passed through the city, and in terms of local popularity, they were probably only second to the Nazz. Outside of Philadelphia, they were scarcely known whatsoever, though they did manage to produce some fine psychedelic laced adventurous albums that went unknown with poor distribution by the tiny label "Poppy Records". They were accomplished players and interesting writers, dressing their solid melodies with liberal complex moves and Middle Eastern influences...

    By a small margin, many followers say 'MEDIUM' is the favorite Mandrake Memorial album of the three the band released. A stylistic breakthrough, criminally under-recognized. Dreamy, fuzzed-out, adventurous 60's creativeness. An album without a single weak moment; it works as a total album flow experience demanding total immersion. An amazing piece of mellow psych/prog/garage. "The Otherside" is a mind blowing song, best on the LP and opens with the incredible "Snake Charmer" followed by the terrific "Witness The End/Celebration" . Whilst the flowing and relaxed "Last Number" and the acid-rocking "Smokescreen" keep a good standard of smooth grooves throughout .

RARE 1969 ORIGINAL VINYL IN TOP CONDITION!

COMBINED SHIPPING RECOMMENDED! INTERNATIONAL: $5 PER ADDITIONAL LP'S UP TO 4 POUNDS & DOMESTIC: IS $1 PER ADDITIONAL LP'S

ALL LP'S SHIPPED IN A PROFESSIONAL LP MAILER WITH STIFF INSERTS

THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK!