Soft Machine was one of the most innovative rock groups and likewise one of the pioneers of the progressive rock and jazz rock genres.  They have been performing since the mid-60’s and in those early days had tremendous influence on the entire world of rock music.  The band’s lineup has changed many times in the past 50+ years, but the vision, creativity, and impact is still as powerful and influential as it was 50 years ago.  This is a fabulous collection from a truly progressive group of musicians.  It was released on ABC-Probe in 1969, number CPLP 4505.  This is the original release of the album. The vinyl is in exceptional condition with its bright original luster and just a few light surface scratches and paper scuffs that barely impact play.  It plays beautifully with just very light sporadic background noise.  The vinyl grades VG.  The gatefold album cover shows light ring wear and corner wear and edge wear including a two inch split in the middle of the bottom seam.  The other seams show a bit of wear but are tight, sharp, and intact. There is a small bullet hole near the upper right corner.  The cover grades VG. 

Track List: 
Pataphysical Introduction – Pt .1
A Concise British Alphabet – Pt. I
Hibou, Anemone And Bear
A Concise British Alphabet – Pt. II
Hulloder
Dada Was Here
Thank You Pierrot Lunaire
Have You Ever Bean Green?
Pataphysical Introduction Pt II
Out Of Tunes

As Long As He Lies Perfectly Still
Dedicated To You But You Weren’t Listening
Fire Engine Passing With Bells Clanging
Pig
Orange Skin Food
A Door Opens And Closes
10.30 Returns To The Bedroom

Grading Information I always clean and then listen to every record I list on eBay.  I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I will do both a visual check and an audio check.  I absolutely attempt to give as objective a grading as I can.  I don’t ever want you to be disappointed in the quality of the album you receive. 

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package.  For Media Mail, shipping is $4.00 in the continental U.S.  In addition, I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost.  In fact, I welcome it!  Shipping will be $4.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. 

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings.  The first album will be shipped for $21.  Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country.  Typically the cost per album will be no more than $27.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

Thank you  for looking and please contact me with any questions.