"Lynard Skynard" RARE Need All My Friends/Michelle 45 Lynyrd Skynyrd Shade Tree 
  $   1,500

 


$ 1500 Sold For
Oct 9, 2018 Sold Date
Oct 2, 2018 Start Date
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Description

       In 1968, a group of kids from Florida recorded two demos at Jacksonville's Norm Vincent Studios. Though they had been playing live shows throughout high school under different band names, this was the first time they had entered a studio together.         They decided to call the project "Lynard Skynard." "Need All My Friends" was the first song they completed as a band, followed up by "Michelle," and then they took the songs to Jacksonville's Shade Tree records. The songs were pressed to a 7" single, and somewhere between 200-300 copies were made. They were likely used as promotional items for the band or given to friends, and very few survived. Two years later they changed their name once again to "Lynyrd Skynyrd," and the rest - as they say - is history.





This listing is for one of the few remaining copies of the original demo pressing on Shade Tree Records. 
Exactly 50 years after its release, less than 5 copies of this initial run have ever turned up online, and none in such pristine condition. 
The vinyl is visually graded NM ; Play graded EX.
The vinyl is very clean, and essentially looks new. Very minor imperfections/signs of use when held up to a bright light. Slight loss of gloss. The labels on both sides are in excellent condition as well (the tiny spot stain in the close-up photo seems to be the only imperfection). Audio playback presents an occasional light pop during song intros, but someone took very good care of this 7" - it sounds amazing. The matrix run out matches up with previously documented pressing information: QW SHADETREE 101 13517


A truly rare opportunity to own an elusive piece of rock history. I have been buying/selling/grading rare records for nearly a decade, and I always grade media conservatively. Rest assured that your purchase will arrive well-packaged, on time, and as described. These rarely pop up, so I am treating it with the utmost care - like a holy grail. If you have any other comments or questions, please do not hesitate to send me a message.  
Shipping for this item is free within the US, and will include insurance at no extra charge. International shipping will require additional charges. 


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