SUN RA & His Solar-Myth Arkestra The Solar-Myth Approach Vol 1 RARE LP MINTY
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My Dad was a music reviewer for decades and wrote for both Rolling Stone magazine and the San Francisco Chronicle. This item comes directly from his personal collection. I thank you for checking it out and considering adding it to YOUR COLLECTION! I always take photos of the actual item - PLEASE SEE PICS! I'd sincerely like to THANK YOU!!!
RARE SUN RA!!! WOW!!! I COULDN'T FIND MUCH ON THIS ACTUAL PRESSING - IT IS NOT GATEFOLD - PROBABLY ONLY 1K TO A FEW THOUSAND PRESSED!!! WE ARE NEAR CHERRY TOO!!!!! VINYL IS EX+ TO NM- IMO!!! WOW!!!!! COVER IS GLOSSY AND THIN - MAKING THIS CONDITION MUCH HARDER TO BE THIS TASTY!!!!! COVER IS VG+ TO EX IMO AND AGAIN - NOTE THE GATEFOLD! PRESSING WAS LIKELY MID TO LATE 1970s. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AND PLEASE SEE THE BELOW INFORMATION I FOUND FOR THIS ONE! DON'T DELAY 777ER ------> GRAB IT NOW!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
When BYG/Actuel faced financial difficulties in 1972, many of their titles were re-pressed using cheaper, single-sleeve jackets. Some of these budget-conscious pressings stripped away the back-cover text entirely in favor of a full-bleed photo, making them "photo-only" variants that are highly sought after by collectors for their clean aesthetic
- The "Tock" Error: While it is a misspelling, this specific label error is a hallmark of authentic 1970s French pressings, making it a "correct" identifier for this era's production.
- French Pressing Quality: Even as a reissue, the 1970s French BYG/Actuel pressings are generally well-regarded for their sound quality compared to later 1980s budget reissues.
- Condition Matters: For Sun Ra records, a VG+ grade is crucial. Because these recordings feature quiet, avant-garde passages and experimental textures, buyers are often willing to pay a premium for copies that don't have intrusive surface noise.
The product is a rare vintage LP titled "The Solar-Myth Approach (Vol 1)" by Sun Ra and His Solar-Myth Arkestra. Released in the 1970s on the Actuel record label, this jazz album features a unique blend of free jazz and avant-garde jazz styles. The 12" vinyl record plays at 33 RPM and is in mint condition, making it a valuable addition to any jazz music collection. With a mix of mono and stereo audio channels, this limited edition LP offers a captivating listening experience for jazz enthusiasts.
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