SAMURAI 1st LP Japan Org RARE Picture Disc Psych Lounge MKI CURTIS Private Press
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SAMURAI: “Ai No Tenorsax””
LABEL: Private
Label Number: ML-3007
VERY RARE 1st press 1967 Original Japanese issue – 1st LP by progressive rock band Samurai as released on a stunning picture disc w/ gatefold jacket
GRADING:
LP Record Set: Near Mint ~ Top all the way
Gatefold Jacket: Excellent ~ Near MINT
Some words on this issue: SAMURAI: “Ai no Tenorsax” (ML-3007) Miki Curtis is mainly known as the front man for the heavy psych prog unit Samurai. However, Miki Curtis’ career dates back to 1967 with Vangas, a lounge band that operated mainly in Hilton hotels of every city of South-East Asia. Upon their return to Japan the name of the band became altered into Miki Curtis & Samurai, after which they embarked again on a seemingly never-ending hotel tour. The line-up of Samurai consisted up to that point out of Miki Curtis, saxophone player Fuyuume Kunimitsu, guitarist Izumi Hiro, bassist Yamamoto Gorô, drummer Toyozumi Yoshisaburô and pianist Kikuchi Kiba. In the long run, their experience as a lounge band paid off and by October of 1967 the band was presented the opportunity to make their television debut on the TBS program “Young 720” following the success of their first single “Fûsen”. Until then, Samurai was basically still a struggling G.S. band. Their debut album “Bacci Da Roma” soon appeared after the release of “Fûsen” on the Musicolor label. This album here even pre-dates that first album, since no band name is given to whom the release is accredited to. But rest assured it is Vangas or Samurai if you like and gives you a clear glimpse into what the group played during their never-ending Southeast tour of hotel lounges, cocktail bars and other hangouts. Do not expect any psych blowouts but be prepared to be submerged into a cocktail lounge setting, instrumental mood music, exotic twists and other easy listening ear caressing tunes. The LP comes as a fabulously designed picture disc, depiction full nudity on both sides and is housed in a thick gatefold sleeve, quite a sight for sore eyes and amazing to be mesmerized by. Surfaces rarely here in Japan and this one is in top condition. Must be released around 1966…fabulous…for exotica and easy listening buffs with a taste and eye for female beauty.
New to the e-bay game but long experience in selling records so bid with confidence.
Our grading scale: Mint/ Near Mint/ Excellent/ VG++/. We don’t sell anything below VG++. VG++ grade is basically that the record has some scuffs and has wear. Excellent: record has hardly no visible defects and is preserved with care and attention, the condition most collectors take pride in to file away. Near Mint: a dash below mint, just perfect. Mint: like new.
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SHIPPING COSTS
= Registered Airmail to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $23 for 1 LP, $27 for 2 LP's, and $32 for 3 LP's.
= Registered Airmail to UK/Europe/Russia = $25 for 1 LP, $28 for 2 LP's, and $33 for 3 LP's.
= Registered Airmail to South America = $30 for 1 LP, $33 for 2 LP's, and $39 for 3 LP's.
= For Asian countries = Because the charge of the Registered Airmail is the same as EMS, we automatically send out your package by EMS. See the EMS rate below.
In case of purchase more than $200, item(s) must be shipped by EMS (Express Mail with internet tracking, and the insurance).
= EMS Shipping to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $25 for 1 LP, $29 for 2 LP's, and $33 for 3 LP's.
= EMS Shipping to UK/Europe/Russia = $28 for 1 LP, $32 for 2 LP's, and $36 for 3 LP's.
= EMS Shipping to South America = $37 for 1 LP, $42 for 2 LP's, and $48 for 3 LP's.
= EMS Shipping to Asian countries = $20 for 1 LP, $23 for 2 LP's, and $26 for 3 LP's.
Registered Airmail Shipping rates for EP’s: USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $13 for one EP; 15 for 2 EP’s and 18$ for 3 EP’s
Registered Airmail Shipping rates for CD’s: USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $10 for one CD and 12$ for 2 CD’s
ALL PARCELS OVER 2 KG WEIGHT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH EMS!!!
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