Rodriguez Alive 1981 Aust LP Blue Goose Rare

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Rodriguez Alive 1981 Aust LP Blue Goose Rare

Sixto Rodriguez played to 15,000 people in Sydney in March 1979. Original Australian 1981 pressing on Blue Goose. It was an Australia-New Zealand-only issue, authorised by the Rodrigez family for a ONE YEAR only release. Cover notes by Aussie Rock Historian, Glenn A. Baker.

Sixto Rodriguez has been a mysterious figure in contemporary music. He has only ever made two studio albums with the second Coming From Reality being released in 1971.

After failing to make an impact in America, he gave up his career as a musician. However, although he was relatively unknown in his homeland by the mid 70s, his albums were starting to gain airplay in countries like South Africa, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), New Zealand and Australia. While all this was happening Rodriguez was notable by his absence from the public eye – over the years rumours abounded suggesting everything from his long term imprisonment to running for public office to completing a college degree, even that he had suicided on stage.

An Australian record label, Blue Goose Music, bought the Australian rights to his back catalogue in the mid 70s. The label released his two studio albums plus a compilation album At His Best (featuring unreleased recordings from 1976 “Can’t Get Away”, “I’ll Slip Away” (a re-recording of his first single), and “Street Boy”. Unbeknownst to Rodriguez, it went platinum in South Africa, where he achieved cult status.

In response to the interest 1979 he toured Australia where he was supported by the extraordinary Mark Gillespie. Two shows from the tour were later released on the Australian only album Alive—the title being a play on the rumours caused by his public obscurity that Rodriguez had died years ago. After the ‘79 tour he returned to Australia for a final tour in 1981 with Midnight Oil before quietly slipping back into normal life.

Side 1:

Can't get away

Street boy

Like Janis

I think of you

I'll slip away

Side 2:

A most disgusting song

Forget it

Inner city blues

Half way up the stairs

To whom it may concern

CONDITION:

SLEEVE:  VG  Has corners bumps and minor shelf wear.

RECORD:  VG+   Visible marks and minor scuffs; Plays with surface noise despite professional cleaning.

 RECORD GRADINGS

(May be further qualified by + or - )

M = Mint

Must be in perfect condition with no audible or visible defects whatsoever. The record and cover/sleeve should be exactly as brand new.

NM = Near Mint

Almost mint but has one or two minor visible marks on the cover/sleeve or surface with sound quality remaining perfect.

EX = Excellent

Not quite perfect. There may a slight chance of minor deterioration in sound quality. The cover/sleeve may show slight wear.

VG = Very Good

The surface and cover/sleeve shows visible signs of wear due to the fact that it has been played on a regular basis. There will be some audible surface noise but it will not effect the listening experience.

G = Good

The sound quality has deteriorated due to having been played often. The cover/sleeve and surface will show considerable signs of wear and tear with some possible damage.

F = Fair

Has been neglected, but is still playable. There will be major audible defects such as loud clicks or jumping. The cover/sleeve maybe badly damaged.

P = Poor

Technically playable, but with serious deterioration in condition and sound quality. The cover/sleeve will be badly damaged.

VP = Very Poor

In terrible condition and absolutely unplayable. Would only be of use as a last resort to complete a collection.

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