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The JACKS: “Realization”

LABEL: Solid Records Japan

Label Number: LM-1649(A)

VERY RARE JAPAN ORIGINAL 1st PRESSING FROM 1968 but unreleased until 1980 in a tiny edition of 300 copies only. Hardly if never turns up especially with insert and OBI present as this one here. TOP CONDITION that comes on Japan audiophile pressed vinyl!!!!!! ARCHIVE CONDITION!!!!!!

GRADING:

LP Record: Near Mint ~ Mint --- impossible to upgrade upon...perfect copy!

Jacket: Near Mint ~ Mint. Perfect with sharp corners, no defects, sturdy fully readable spine - impossible to upgrade upon, perfect copy

Insert: Near Mint

OBI: Mint

 

Some words on this issue: JACKS: “Realization” (Solid Records – LM-1649)  Private press release in an edition of only 300 copies that saw the light of day in the early eighties, making it along with the Jacks Fanclub release one of the rarest items in their discography: “Realization” was originally used and recorded to function as an accompanying soundtrack to Wakamatsu Koji’s “Harakashi Onna”, for which the band dove on February 3rd, 1968 into the Meguro Studio to lay it all down to tape. The result is astonishing and to these ears the best ever recorded jacks artifact. Recorded in mono, the band sound even more desolate, bleak and strung out than on their other albums. Hayakawa’s guitar is sneering on the foreground, bleeding out deranged pain induced licks sharp enough to slice your wrists on. His vocals on the other hand are filled with teenage angst and despair, deprived of any hope and expectations, complete despondency and youthful distress in full reign. It is beautiful, all that pain on display, gut wrenching infelicity channeled towards the art of creative malapropism and heavy heartaches set to disemboweling great music. The band sounds extremely sparse and just this sparseness accentuate their darker side to a full extent. Absolutely a total killer album, filled with desolate vibes, acidic guitar lines, loner howling vocals and potions to keep you chilled and thrilled. Best jacks album ever and only 300 copies made…

 

 

SHIPPING IS FROM JAPAN AND IS NOT 4$ - CHECK SHIPPING RATES HERE BELOW!!!

 

New to the e-bay game but long experience in selling records so bid with confidence.

 

Our grading scale: Mint/ Near Mint/ Excellent/ VG++/. We don’t sell anything below VG++. VG++ grade is basically that the record has some scuffs and has wear. Excellent: record has hardly no visible defects and is preserved with care and attention, the condition most collectors take pride in to file away. Near Mint: a dash below mint, just perfect. Mint: like new.

 

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SHIPPING COSTS

= Registered Airmail to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $22 for 1 LP, $25 for 2 LP's, and $30 for 3 LP's.

= Registered Airmail to UK/Europe/Russia = $23 for 1 LP, $26 for 2 LP's, and $31 for 3 LP's.

= Registered Airmail to South America = $30 for 1 LP, $33 for 2 LP's, and $39 for 3 LP's.

= For Asian countries = Because the charge of the Registered Airmail is the same as EMS, we automatically send out your package by EMS. See the EMS rate below. 

In case of purchase more than $200, item(s) must be shipped by EMS (Express Mail with internet tracking, and the insurance).

= EMS Shipping to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $25 for 1 LP, $29 for 2 LP's, and $33 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to UK/Europe/Russia = $28 for 1 LP, $32 for 2 LP's, and $36 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to South America = $37 for 1 LP, $42 for 2 LP's, and $48 for 3 LP's.

= EMS Shipping to Asian countries = $20 for 1 LP, $23 for 2 LP's, and $26 for 3 LP's.

 

Registered Airmail Shipping rates for EP’s: USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $13 for one EP; 15 for 2 EP’s and 18$ for 3 EP’s

Registered Airmail Shipping rates for CD’s: USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $10 for one CD and 12$ for 2 CD’s

ALL PARCELS OVER 2 KG WEIGHT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH EMS!!!

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