Sold Date: April 11, 2018
Start Date: April 4, 2018
Final Price: £56.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 3
Seller Feedback: 4643
Buyer Feedback: 59

"THE WIZARD" (Colin Allen / Maggie Bell / Les Les Harvey)

Bright light bleeding in my brain,
Someone left the door ajar,
All around my ... again,
On my way to the stars.

Private petal dressed in white,
Slowly burning bright,
If I find I've lost my way again,
I'll be there alright.

Midnight conversations,
Turning each other on,
Midnight incantations,
The wizard waves his wand.

Mr. Wizard is our saviour,
Mr. Wizard is our friend,
See he glows, because he knows,,
He is with us to the end, oh yeah....

When I go in to my dream,
In my reflection there is fear,
Like the time I serenade,
The madman in my mirror.

Oh, midnight conversations,
Turning each other on,
Midnight incantations,
The wizard waves his wand.

Mr. Wizard is our saviour,
Mr. Wizard is our friend,
See he glows, because he knows,
He's with us to the end, oh yeah, yeah.
I can't see for my tears.

STONE THE CROWS: "Teenage Licks" LP, VERY FIRST UK PRESSING, RELEASED DECEMBER, 1971.
If ever a female blues / rock vocalist could be compared to the great Janis Joplin, Maggie Bell is up there with the very best,
so were all the musicians in Stone The Crows.   They are still the most underrated band and as "Teenage Licks" was their finest
pure rock album, how did this album sell so few copies in 1971, "Teenage Licks" never made a UK chart entry.   Until now I could
not find a Mint UK first pressing of the outstanding "Teenage Licks," unplayed was beyond my expectation... but here it is!


UK POLYDOR LABEL:  23425 071  SUPER

MAITRIX:  23425 071   A ▽ 1   420 (over-stamped with five ' ▽' symbols*)  1   1   /    23425 071   B ▽ 1      1   1   
*I have never seen another Polydor record with the ' ▽' symbol used to cross out an error, it was not an error to stamp '420' so
it had to be a mistake on the'4' digit, then a decision to continue and cover over the next digits. Then Side 2, and to balance
it out with Side 1, the '420' was not stamped at all.   The importance of such one-off errors, they create instant identification
of the very first pressings, not in this case because these very first pressings never required a second pressing in late 1971,
as explained above.  The 'extra '1'  I typed  digits' after the main maitrix on Side 1, were spread too far away to include in the
  pictures.  They are too erratic and contradictory for anyone to draw any conclusions, especially as they often ary per side of
the same album, let alone records pressed closely together.   Polydor's indexing in the  1970's was consistent enough to state
a record with ' A // 1 &  B // 1,' was very first pressed, but and only accurate method.

THE RUN-OUT GROOVES ALSO HAVE THE UK FINEST EVER VINYL CUTTER'S LOGO "Porky," GEORGE PECKHAM
MASTERED THE FIRST PRESSINGS OF "Teenage Licks."


ORIGINAL 1971 POLYDOR INNER SLEEVE, UNSPLIT & UNUSED WITH A RECORD IMPRESSION AND VERY
     LIGHT AGEING, EVEN THAT IS MOSTLY FROM WHEN THE POLY-LINING WAS GLUED ONTO THE ABSORBENT PAPER.
    THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER DOES HAVE HAS A CODED DATE OF WHEN IT WAS PRINTED;
   
    12-71 = December, 1971

    THIS IS THE ORIGINAL INNER THE RECORD HAS BEEN INSIDE FOR THE LAST 47 YEARS, BY VIRTUE OF AN
    UNPLAYED RECORD.  THE INNER SLEEVE IS IN EXCELLENT+++ / NEAR MINT CONDITION.


1971 FIRST EDITION, 'MacNeill Press Ltd. London' PRINTED EMBOSSED, TEXTURED GATEFOLFD COVER, ON THE
    OUTSIDE AND INSIDE BOTH PANELS.
Shoud this not be known, please see the truly stunning artwork, the colours are nothing less than sensational and yet hardly
  anyone bought the album!  This cover belongs in the then recent psychedelic era, every inch on the four panels is covered with
  the most wonderful images, I really enjoyed taking pictures of this cover and there is hardly any wear beyond standing in storage
  for 47 years.
  The first edition gatefolfd cover was textured and matt, a recipe for horrendous wear, affecting even a rare unplayed record like
this.  I could not locate a Mint record with a presentable cover during our long years selling records at record fairs, there simply
had to be some degree of ageing, but that is as minimal as I believe and know to be possible.  Just saying the spine is has all the
printing 100% complete  and clear, acts to verify an unused record and cover.  Only the spine endings or tips have very light
rubbing, the same applies to the edges and corners, it was kept in a plastic outer sleeve and it prevented the usual heavy wear.
The colours are superb and not faded, just a record impression with a few tiny edge lines and a few ripples, ring wear is not an
issue and I will still grade it very strictly.   The front has a few glue droplets from the 1971 factory assembling and without use,
the inside is immaculate, grading embossed, textured covers of this age is never easy, but my pictures say it all.
THE COVER IS IN A MINIMUM OF EXCELLENT+++ / NEAR MINT CONDITION.


THE LABELS ARE LITERALLY LIKE BRAND NEW WITHOUT ANY SPINDLE ALIGNMENT TRACES, SO IS THE VINYL.
THE  RECORD IS IN UNPLAYED MINT CONDITION.

SIDE 1
"Big Jim Salter" (Colin Allen / Maggie Bell / Les Les Harvey)
"Faces" (Stone The Crows)
"Mr. Wizard" (Colin Allen / Maggie Bell / Les Les Harvey)
"Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" (Bob Dylan)

SIDE 2
"Keep On Rollin' " (Colin Allen / Maggie Bell / Les Les Harvey)
"Ailen Mochree" (traditional, arranged by Maggie Bell)
"One Five Eight" (McGinniss)
"I May Be Right, I May Be Wrong" (Stone The Crows)
"Seven Lakes" (Stone The Crows)


STONE THE CROWS (Late 1971)
Maggie Bell - vocals
Les Harvey - guitars & recorder
Ronnie Leahy - keyboards
Steve Thompson - bass
Colin Allen - drums

Produced By Mark London
Executive Producer - Peter Grant

Based in Scotland's Glasgow, the first step towards Stone The Crows was when guitarist Les Harvey being introduced to Maggie Bell
by his brother, Alex Harvey.  This blues band was first named 'Kinning Park Ramblers,' then onto 'Power' and late in 1969, Peter
Grant, Led Zeppelin's manager, discovered their talent and along with  Mark London, they managed the band and Peter Grant chose
Stone The Crows as their new name.  As well as managing Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant had been involved with Cartoone, Les Harvey
was their guitarist.   The connection between blues bands evolving into heavy rock was shared by Led Zeppelin and Peter Grant knew
the potential of Stone The Crows, they wrote their own material as well.  Mark London and Peter Grant produced "Teenage Licks" and
of course with the unique vocals of Maggie Bell, that potential was massive because the early 1970's were the era of heavy rock
and there were few female vocalists with her range.  How great was Maggie Bell?  In the same 1971, "Teenage Licks" was recorded
and released, Rod Stewart invited Maggie to sing a duet on the title track of his "Every Picture Tells A Story. "  Late last year I fully 
described that album and how Rod and Maggie produced pure dynamite when they both improvised, creating the best track on the
  album.  Just before this line-up recorded "Teenage Licks," Steve Thompson replaced James Dewar on bass and vocals, James Dewar
joined with ex- Procul Harum guitarist, Robin Trower, for formidable albums.  Leslie Harvey would tragedly die by electrocution in
in 1972, while performing live on stage in Swansea, leading to Jimmy McCulloch taking over on lead guitar.   Then Jimmy McCulloch
became Paul McCartney's guitarist in Wings, I just wanted to establish the talent within Stone The Crows, without playing the record
does hinder a description because I tend to react to the music playing.  I followed all this week by week, in the music press and the love
of records and concerts did the rest.  There was so much happening in the 1960's and 1970's decades, it was a fantastic period to
live through, I hope I do give a personal view of it all.  Sadly Stone The Crows broke up as early as 1973, but Peter Grant still managed
  Maggie as she carved out a solo career, I must find a Mint copy of her "Queen Of The Night."  I thoroughly recommend the few albums
Stone The Crows recorded, especially this incredible,"Teenage Licks." That's about as far as I can go without playing the record,
which I will not do with the rarity of this ultimate condition first  pressing, it must be respected.
  {Roy}


  R & M RECORDS.
My lifetime's love of music and records began at a very young age, the arrival of the Beatles and the 1960's decade
  in general had a very profound effect. It was only natural to bring all my first hand experience of collecting vinyl
  into becoming a professional record seller.  Nearly thirty years ago we entered into the wonderful atmosphere
of record fairs with the highest possible standards set. When the Internet became the world's new market place for
  vinyl, in 2001 it was time to join ebay. Those standards were rigidly adhered to as they will always continue to be,
the basics of honesty and integrity were very much part of the era the music I love originated in, so here is our friendly
and very efficient service we are proud to provide;

EVERY RECORD IS FULLY PLAYED AND COMES WITH A 'NO ARGUMENT' MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
   I USE GOOD OLD COMMON SENSE AS WELL AS A GLOBALLY ACCEPTED GRADING TERMINOLOGY
  FROM THE U.K. "RECORD COLLECTOR PRICE GUIDE" BOOK.
THERE IT CLEARLY STATES "Sound Quality" AFFECTS EVERY GRADING LEVEL AND THAT IS THE ONE
AND ONLY POSSIBLE WAY TO ACCURATELY GRADE RECORDS. i.e. COMBINING A STRICT VISUAL
INSPECTION WITH VERY CLOSELY LISTENING TO EVERY SECOND, UNLESS PERHAPS IN THE CASE
OF GENUINELY UNPLAYED VINYL.  EVEN THEN WE STILL TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR A RECORD
WHEN A CUSTOMER RECEIVES EITHER A SEALED OR AN UNPLAYED RECORD.
 
  We take 100% responsibility after an item has been posted and offer our fullest support in the event of any problems.

"There Are No Problems, Only Solutions" (John Lennon)

MY DESCRIPTIONS WILL ALWAYS BE 100% HONEST AND TOTALLY ACCURATE ON ALL GRADINGS
FROM 'V.G.' ( VERY GOOD), TO THE ULTIMATE 'MINT' CONDITION.

ANY QUESTIONS ON OUR ITEMS ARE WELCOMED AND WILL BE PROMPTLY REPLIED TO.
 
WE ARE FULLY EXPERIENCED AT SHIPPING WORLDWIDE AND NO EFFORT IS SPARED TO PROTECT
RECORDS AND COVERS ETC.  WE WELCOME BIDDERS FROM ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.

ALL RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR SLEEVES AND PLACED INTO NEW PROTECTIVE CARD
SLEEVES AND THEN PLACED INTO NEW, HEAVYWEIGHT PLASTIC OUTER SLEEVES.
THE GREATEST ATTENTION IS PAID TO MAKING THE PACKAGING EXTREMELY STRONG & SECURE.
EVERY POSSIBLE EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE A SAFE DELIVERY AND WE ONLY USE THE VERY BEST
QUALITY PACKAGING MATERIALS, THE COST OF THE ITEM IS IMMATERIAL, EVERY RECORD IS
TREATED EXACTLY THE SAME.

WE DO NOT TREAT POSTAGE AS A MONEY MAKING PROJECT, POSTAGE IS LESS THAN COST, USING
ONLY PROFESSIONALLY PACKED BOXES WITH SUBSTANTIAL PROTECTIVE PACKAGING THAT DOES
WEIGH A LITTLE EXTRA.

UNDER PAYPAL & EBAY'S GUIDELINES, ALL RECORDS WILL BE SENT VIA A FULLY INSURED TRACKABLE
SERVICE.

For LP's valued above £50, the cost will be £9, we are unhappy about either increase but our high standard of packaging has meant
in 16 years of ebay trading, there has not been one record damaged, we are determined to maintain that in the present and future.

IN THE UK RECORDS UP TO THE VALUE OF £50 WILL BE SENT RECORDED DELIVERY, OVER £50 WILL BE
SENT SPECIAL DELIVERY.
   FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD ALL RECORDS WILL BE SENT VIA 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR.'

POSTAGE  COST FOR LP's
UK: UP TO VALUE OF £50, FIRST CLASS RECORDED DELIVERY  £5.00
UK: OVER VALUE OF £50, FULLY INSURED SPECIAL DELIVERY £9.00

  EUROPE: FULLY INSURED VIA INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR  £15.00

  USA,JAPAN & REST OF THE WORLD FULLY INSURED VIA INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR £20.00

POSTAGE COST FOR EP's & 7" SINGLES
UK: UP TO THE VALUE OF £50 FIRST CLASS RECORDED DELIVERY £3.00
UK: OVER THE VALUE OF £50 FULLY INSURED SPECIAL DELIVERY £6.00
EUROPE: AIR MAIL VIA INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR £10.00
USA, JAPAN ETC. AIRMAIL VIA INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR £12.00

  PAYMENT DETAILS.
  WE WILL SEND ALL WINNING BIDDERS AN INVOICE WITH THE FULL PAYMENT AND POSTAL DETAILS,
AS NEAR TO THE AUCTION ENDING AS POSSIBLE.

OUR AIM IS TO MAKE YOUR PURCHASE SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE.


FOR UK BUYERS;
WE ACCEPT:  PAYPAL, CHEQUES, POSTAL ORDERS & BANK WIRES.

  FOR OVERSEAS BUYERS;
  WE ACCEPT  PAYPAL, INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDERS IN POUNDS STERLING ONLY.
OR BANK TO BANK WIRE TRANSFERS.

WE WILL NOT MAKE FALSE STATEMENTS ON CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORMS AND WILL ALWAYS
CONDUCT ALL OF OUR BUSINESS WITH TOTAL HONESTY.
AS MUCH AS WE SYMPATHISE WITH THE WAY SOME COUNTRIES CHARGE SUCH HEAVY IMPORT
DUTIES, WE WILL NOT LIE.