SIR JOE QUARTERMAN & FREE SOUL 1st & ONLY ALBUM ULTRA-RARE ORIG'72 FUNK LP MINT
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· SIR JOE QUARTERMAN AND THE FREE SOUL – SELF-TITLED FIRST (AND ONLY) ALBUM - ULTRA-RARE, RAW, ACID, BLACK-POWER FUNK MASTERPIECE - ORIGINAL 1972 GSF RECORDS STEREO LP GSF-S-1009
· ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING
· ORIGINAL BEIGE (TAN), RED AND YELLOW GSF LABEL
· THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.
· ORIGINAL GATEFOLD COVER, MADE OF THICK CARDBOARD (AMERICAN STYLE)
· THICK, HEAVY VINYL PRESSING
· CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS
· In its original form, and with original artwork, this album has NEVER been available on legitimate Compact Disc.
(►PLEASE SEE THE IMAGE OF THE COVER, LABEL OR BOTH, SHOWN BELOW)
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Although the first track comes off as derivative of early ‘70s James Brown, this album is highly representative of the straight, tight funk that defined the early ‘70s. The only difference is that this album is more-or-less unknown even in funk circles. To my knowledge, this is Quarterman’s only full LP release and it was considered a lost album up until very recently. Quarterman is also representative of the bum deals that so many black musicians got back in the day. This album is clearly a classic on first listen. Its quality is undeniable. Unlike most funk albums in particular, which tend to stack the tunes at the beginning, this album doesn't really reach it’s stride until the socially conscious third number, "The Trouble with Trouble". Songs 3-8 are as good as anything recorded in the early ‘70s. "I’m Gonna’ Get Me a Friend Some Day" is a certifiable party climax. Good times.
For additional historical or discography information on this album, including track listing ►click here
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· CONDITION:
· RECORD
(IMPORTANT NOTE: unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!; we grade records under the strong, diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)
(a) WE GRADE THE VINYL AS NEAR MINT. The original luster is very much intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.
(b) The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!
(c) Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!
· COVER
THE COVER IS NICE --- ABOUT VERY GOOD++ (VG++).
The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:
- The gatefold cover has partially split seams on 1 out of 4 "legs" of the cover (about 3 inches / 1 inch = 2.5 centimeters).
- Cover has some light ring wear (nothing significant); On the scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the least, and 10 being the most severe), we assess the severity of ring wear as 2 (front side) and 4 (back side)
- Cover shows some light yellowing on both sides, apparently from aging (nothing significant).
- Cover has a few tiny wrinkles along the spine
- Minor shelf wear noted on the top seam (nothing significant)
- Cover has some fraying/wear along the lower seam
- Cover has two corners slightly worn / frayed / bent (just a beginning of the split seam)
NO OTHER IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER:
- No cut-out (drill) holes.
- No cut-out corners
- No saw-marks or indents
- No dirt/dust rubbing stains (friction marks caused by rubbing against other covers)
- No writing
- No stamps
- No peel-off marks
- No stains
- No mold or mildew spots
- No stickers or labels
- No water damage
- No razor marks, scratches, pressure marks, lines, streaks, or cuts.
- No warping
- No wax, glue, paint or liquid drops on the cover
- No glue traces or wax residue.
- No bar codes
- No RIAA stamps or stickers.
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