Sun Ra - Space Probe
$
160
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Description
Sun Ra's "Space Probe." Recording dates are unknown, but likely late '60s or early '70s. Released on El Saturn records. Ra plays a moog solo on side one and is joined by the Arkestra on side two.
LP is in excellent condition. Jacket shows slight shelf wear. This is one of the LPs typically sold at Ra concerts. The jacket is plain white but decorated on the front with what appears to be a photocopied drawing of Ra that's been closely scissored and glued. Pink magic marker squiggles add color. A mimeographed track listing is affixed to the rear with scotch tape (it came that way). The labels appear to be photocopies of woodcut engravings, cut and glued to the vinyl. I've included closeup photos of both. These touches of the human hand are what make Sun Ra records unique and so collectible.
Buyer may pay with PayPal or money order. Shipping in the USA is $4. More, elsewhere. Albums are carefully packaged for safe shipment. I will gladly combine shipments to reduce mailing costs if you purchase more than one LP. Be sure to check my other auctions this week and in coming weeks.
This is from my personal collection of 1800 LPs. I take very good care of my albums, storing them upright, never touching the grooves, and always playing them on high-quality equipment. Since I don't have time to listen to each album before selling, and because different turntables respond differently (the lighter the tone arm, the more likely a small surface blemish will result in a skip), I can't guarantee performance. But there are very, very few records in my collection that skip on my equipment. I visually inspect each album before listing them on eBay and assess them on that basis. Some of my records have a number written in blue magic marker on the jacket front that should be visible in the photo. A corresponding number is on the label. [Not this one.]price rating
