M4U-[THE ALLUSIONS -THE ALLUSIONS]-(MINT-)-LP

	A$		137
	$		90

DESCRIPTION ITEM: VINYL 12" LP (33 1/3 RPM)
ARTIST: THE ALLUSIONS
TITLE: THE ALLUSIONS
COUNTRY PRINTED: OZ
CAT No: PARLOPHONE, PCSO-7540 (STEREO)
COVER: External flaps (Grade at very strong VG+ to EXCELLENT-) very small ink name/stamp on back cvr. Three minute opening tears.
VINYL: (Grade at MINT-)
TRACKS:
1. "Roundabout" (Michael Morris)
2. I Gotta Move" (Ray Davies)
3. "Blue Tomorrow"
4. "Looks Like Trouble" (Michael Morris)
5. "Shop Around"
6. "Lady Of Leisure"
7. "Gypsy Woman" (Burnett - Esborn)
8. "And She's Mine"
9. "In My Solitude"
10. "I'll Be Home"
11. "I Believe"
12. "Out Of Order"
13. "97 Cigarettes"
14. "The Dancer" (Michael Morris)

Produced by Robert Iredale

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COMMENT: The Allusions was a Sydney-based quintet that burst out of nowhere in 1966, scoring a couple of major hits in Sydney. Although they disappeared into obscurity after their short career ended, this is a band that deserves much more recognition.

The Allusions formed in late 1965, its members drawn from several other accomplished Sydney groups, and boasting four singers. Their leader, singer-guitarist-composer Mike Morris, had previously played with Dennis & The Dellawares; Terry Hearne had been the bassist in popular instrumental group The Dave Bridge Trio, led by ace gutarist and Joy Boys founder-member Dave Bridge. Terry Chapman and Kevin Hughes had both been members of the early '60s Sydney surf band The Midnighters.

Within a short time of forming, The Allusions were signed to Robert Iredale's Leopold Productions, one of Australia's first independent record production companies (which had also recently signed Max Merritt & the Meteors) and their recordings were issued on EMI's Parlophone label. It's possible that their rapid signing came about because Robert Iredale was already familiar with Morris' talent -- it's known that The Dellawares provided backing for The Bee Gees on some of the trio's early recordings, which Iredale had produced.

The Allusions shot to prominence in early 1966 with their captivatingly melodic version of the old Rick Nelson hit "Gypsy Woman", backed with "Fever (Burns My Brain)", a Mike Morris original. The single proved a disc-jockey's dream, securing solid airplay on Sydney's 2SM and 2UW, registering impressive sales and peaking at #12. The Allusions' reading in turn inspired The Saints to record the song as a single B-side in 1981.

With this hit under their belt, the group was given the opportunity to record two original songs (both penned by Morris) for their mesmerising follow-up. "The Dancer" / "Roller Coaster Man" developed the polished sound and strong harmonies of their debut, and echoed The Beatles' "I'm Happy Just To Dance With You". The A-side, the song for which they are best remembered, fared even better than their debut, making the Sydney Top Ten (#9) and giving great hopes for this 'mysterious' outfit among punters and pundits alike. However, because of the parochial nature of radio and the pop scene at the time, The Allusions' chart success was limited entirely to Sydney, and their Singles made no impact whatsoever in Melbourne.

VINYL GRADING SYSTEM

MINT:
RECORD: New condition with no surface marks or loss of sound quality.
COVER: New condition with no surface marks, creases or wear.
NEAR MINT:
RECORD: Barely noticeable surface mark with no loss of sound quality.
COVER: Barely noticeable surface mark/ wear.
EXCELLENT:
RECORD: Some signs of being played with extremely little if no loss of sound quality.
COVER: Slight wear or creasing.
VERY GOOD:
RECORD: Obviously been played with noticeable surface marks & the occasional light scratches but exhibits no major loss of sound quality.
COVER: Noticeable wear on cover, seam or spine.
GOOD:
RECORD: Very obviously been played with very noticeable surface marks & exhibits major loss of sound quality.
COVER: Noticeable folding, scuffing of spine or edges, splits in seams or spine or fading of colour.
FAIR:
RECORD: Still just playable & exhibits considerable surface noise.
COVER: Major tears, wearing, splits & stains.
POOR:
RECORD: Will not play properly due to scratches etc.
COVER: Very badly damaged.
+(PLUS)/-(MINUS):
Slightly up or down in condition as appears in the comments above.
NOTE:
Gradings are done visually unless there appears to be a questionable surface mark on the vinyl, it is then put on the turntable to check. A comment describing the outcome will appear if this is the case.

BULK POSTAGE SAVINGS

WITHIN AUSTRALIA
1 LP:
ALL AUSTRALIAN STATES=$7.95

2-3 LPs:
NSW=$9.95
VIC=$11.95
QLD/SA/TAS=$12.95
NT/WA=$13.95

4-7 LPs:
NSW=$10.95
VIC=12.95
QLD/SA/TAS=$14.95
NT/WA=$16.95

NOTE:
1. Double albums count as 2 LPs; triple albums count as 3 LPs etc
2. These bulk postage costs apply to all my auction and store items whether they currently state this or not.

OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA
1 LP:
NEW ZEALAND=$11.95
ASIA/PACIFIC=$15.95
AMERICAS/MIDDLE EAST=$17.95
REST OF WORLD=$19.95

2-3 LPs:
NEW ZEALAND=$18.95
ASIA/PACIFIC=$23.95
AMERICAS/MIDDLE EAST=$27.95
REST OF WORLD=$31.95

4-7 LPs:
NEW ZEALAND=$32.95
ASIA/PACIFIC=$41.95
AMERICAS/MIDDLE EAST=$49.95
REST OF WORLD=$62.95

NOTE:
1. Double albums count as 2 LPs; triple albums count as 3 LPs etc
2. These bulk postage costs apply to all my auction and store items whether they currently state this or not.

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