Happy Music The Blackbyrds RARE FUNK DISCO PROMO 12 in
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This is an original 12" single vinyl record, not a CD, or DVD. It is guaranteed original, not a re-issue. Original, loving, caring, owner since it was pressed.
This classic vinyl pressing is from my personal collection. I was a New York City nightclub DJ from 1972 through 1988, and I am auctioning off most of my classic record collection for others to enjoy. Since I was at the beginning of the emergence of the disco era, these records have lots of history to them. This record was never in a record store being manhandled by hundreds, if not thousands of careless people. The only other caring fingerprints on this record could have been from other professional DJ / artists of my time such as: the legendary Walter Gibbons (DJ remixer) Jim Burgess (DJ / Producer / Remixer) Ray F. Caviano ( RFC Records / Producer) Eddie Rivera (International Disco Record Center) Jenny Costa (WKTU guest DJ), David Mancuso (The Loft at 99 Prince St. / Record Pool) or David Morales (For The Record / Def Jam / Producer / Songwriter / Remixer). If this record could talk!
All of my auctioned records are in excellent to Near mint condition, and can be programmed in clubs today, to the likeness of quality they had "back in the day" otherwise they will not be listed. Some of the labels (or covers) contain written numerical BPM, or musical notation for the opening (drum) hook. This convenience minimizes the so-called "cue-burn" that many other DJ's get when they keep playing the same spot on the records' opening hook at the beginning of a song. I've done this for clean play, which is now to your advantage.
Fantasy Records F-762-D 1975
THE BLACKBYRDS
"Happy Music"
(sides 1 & 2 identical) 6:06
Vinyl is in near mint condition. (Immaculate / flawless)
Fresh and clean, absolutely no scratches, pops, clicks. Nothing in the "dead wax" area but silence. Flawless promo label with NO spindle marks....(I never had problems finding the hole!) This was my second back-up copy, so this one was never played. This is a VERY rare record because it was one of the first 12" single DJ Promo copies made in 1975, way ahead of its time....For some reason...I never brought this copy anywhere. That's great news for you! It has original bright luster, no label wear whatsoever, no ringwear, no fading, no writing (or notes,) kept in a smoke free, well ventilated, dehumidified, air-conditioned, pest & pet-free environment for decades.
(I only call records mint if they are still in shrink-wrap and unopened, which doesn't mean they are flawless.) Since allmost all 12" promotional copies produced in that era not come in shrink wrap, this eliminates my category of "mint" for DJ copies.
Cover: Original. Exceptionaly flawless. No ringwear, no markings or notations, no tears, rips or bent corners. Absolutely no wear on the edges. It looks like it was printed yesterday. The front cover has charcoal black and grey art design, and it is plain white on the back . This entire cover is absolutely Immaculate...with "Special Disco Mix (NOT TO BE SOLD) stamp on the top.. I've bought brand new vinyl from stores that weren't in this good condition.
This record (after pressing) found its way to me through David Mancuso's "NY Record Pool" (99 Prince St.) better known as "The Loft." This underground classic is a highly sought after rare find, especially in this condition.
This "underground" promo copy was given to only a selected group of top Disco DJ's, like myself, 31 years ago.
This Donald Byrd production is an all time classic, and DJ / collector's dream. The Fantasy Records label "SPECIAL DISCO MIX NOT TO BE SOLD" proudly states on the top, that this is no ordinary record. This ultra-rare "underground" record is one of the first pressings, loud and clear, for DJ's only, played only once or twice at some of the top clubs in NYC.
This actual record caused thousands to scream, sing, and dance to.
I've seen this record sell for over $200. So, bid wisely on this great piece of musical history.
