200 MADE 1974 PRIVATE= HAMMERHEAD = INGENIUS CRIMES Primitive PROG LP
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SUPER RARE 1974 PRIVATE PRESS UNDERGROUND PROGRESSIVE
NO ACID ARCHIVES ENTRY!
HAMMERHEAD
Ingenius CRIMES
USA - PRIVATE PRESS - S4564
TOP COPY!
Extremely rare 1974 private pressed underground progressive Lp that has a very mysterious aura. After much research a band member was located who advised there were only "about 200" of these Lp's issued and handed out to their friends, as well l as some copies sold or handed out at their few and far between local Northern California performances. Most of the pressings were issued with blank white covers - here, one of the rare ones that includes the intended original artwork. So what's HAMMERHEAD all about? Well, the production is very primitive, as you get with many similar private pressings, but there lies the charm and the lo-fi production reflects to the nature of the band...Hammerhead were talented, no doubt, with a competent mix of guitar, winds and whirling flute accenting the self composed tracks. Side one with 4 tunes feature melodic structures overlayed by above mentioned instruments...the electrified flute tends to be dominant in futtering and winding all over the place. The vocals are of the primative nature, which are suitable for the style of the band. Side two is a side long song-jam that perhaps, provides as the albums highlight. Stretches of strumming guitar and basslines play off jazzy winds...but, again, it's the whirling flute-work that steals the show; imagine Ian (Jethro Tull) Anderson's flute-work style, teaming up with a lo-fi basement progressive band, creating what amounts to, a no commercial potential album. The result might be, could be, "Ingenius Crimes" by HAMMERHEAD. SIDE I Gypsy Woman...5:40 Coming Back To You ...5:04 Heroin Woman...5:04 You And Me ...8:40 SIDE II Love, I Need You ...16:00
CONDITION: The cover: Totally suitable cover with paste on art design on blank white backing cover is in TOP M- ...no problems anywhere ...told it's a very rare item to have the artwork included when the few copies that got out were with blank covers ... no bends, no split seams, no writing.
The vinyl: all clear and clean across both sides, rated M- a top copy that plays sharp with all the lo-fi production one could hope for in a private pressing from 1974
A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) The Records In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 7 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
