QUESTION MARK & MYSTERIANS, Action, rare Garage Psych

$

46

Question Mark and the Mysterians

Action

Label :    

Cameo

Record #:    

CS-2006

Release / Pressing:  

1966, US, 1st pressing STEREO (run-off matrix shows the original 6-15-67 Master date)

Condition:

Cover :    

VG++

Excellent original issue stereo cover .  Solid, near-perfect, spine and seams.   Absolutely no noticeable ring wear.   Small (1cm) drill hole. 

Label :    

NM

Guaranteed original issue red-black “Cameo” stereo label.  * 2nd pressings were on the later Cameo-Parkway orange-black ("yellow horeshoe") label. 

No writing, tears or stains

Vinyl :     

NM

Excellent !   Near-perfect...only the very slightest hairline paper scuffing

Comments :

Second (and last) LP  from these garage rock legends from Detroit (they only release 2 masterpieces, in 1966-67).

Expereincing financial troubles by 1967, Cameo-Parkway (later purchased by ABCKO), failed to promote the Mysterians' second album adequately, and sales were much lower than their 1st album....making "Action" much more difficult to find today...especially in this condition !

Led by eccentric frontman "Question Mark" (real name Rudy Martinez),  this was an all-Latino Michigan band whose members originated in Texas.       Absolutely killer, classic 60's garage-punk, with Stones-tinged vocals, awesome organ-driven riffs and wild fuzz guitar.      Garage rock doesn't get much better than this !

** very rare genuine original issue, 1st pressing **

Tracks:

1. Girl (You Captivate Me)
2. Can't Get Enough Of You Baby
3. Got To
4. I'll Be Back
5. Shout
6. Hangin' On A String
7. Smokes
8. It's Not Easy
9. Don't Hold It Against Me
10. Just Like A Rose
11. Do You Feel It

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Notes:

Please bid with confidence.

Items are both visually & audibly graded (we always try to be conservative with our ratings).

Our records are never rated Mint unless Still Sealed with absolutely no exterior imperfections!

Specific wear or defects will always be highlighted in the item Description(s).

All our LP"s and 45's always include protective plastic outer sleeves

Grading:

  Record:

NM:

Record looks almost un-played, shiny, glossy, with no obvious marks.

VG++:

Excellent record…..Glossy surface, minimal hairline scratches, very light scuff marks, light to almost non-existant surface noises.

VG+:  

Well taken care of record …..may have a few minor marks or surface scuffs that will not affect play…..still considered in excellent shape.

VG:    

Record may have several light scratches, noticeable marks, and surface noise may be apparent. …It will still play through without skipping and is still enjoyable.

VG-:   

Looks rough, many scratches, some deep enough to be fell with a fingernail, surface noise are more noticeable and evident throughout most of the tracks. …An OK record, but not for everyone. (* will not normally be auctioned, unless desirable or rare item)

   Cover:

NM:    

Only very minor shelf wear….an overall excellent collectible cover (a cover that was very well stored)

VG++:

May have some minor front or back cover wear, minor seam and spine wear (well cared for, but does show minimal signs of use).

VG+:  

Noticeable, but minor blemishes…some corner, spine & seam wear…..light but noticeable ring wear (still considered in excellent shape).

VG:    

Shows distinct wear from handling & storage, noticeable marks and/or discoloration ….. small (< 2 inch) seam splits or spine tears.

VG-:   

Some evident damage, but cover is still intact. ….Ring wear may be heavy, may have larger splits, tears or taped seams.

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Shipping & Handling:

• Shipping available Worldwide
• Items are carefully packaged in cardboard boxes, LP mailers or (where weight is a factor) in sturdy Styrofoam packaging
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Air:  typically 1 to 2 weeks (recommended)

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(1 to 5  45’s)

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$4.50

$6.50

$5.50

$7.50

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(1 LP)

$6 - $10

$8 - $16

$6.75

$8.50

$7.85

$14.40

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(2 or 3 LP’s)

$9.95

$12.75

$12.50

$27.25

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$17.95

$41

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