THE FLYING DOGS OF JUPITER AMERICAN DREAM 1975 JOVIAN PSYCH JAM ROCK RARE GEM

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     This auction is for the album by THE FLYING DOGS OF JUPITER -- AMERICAN DREAM.   This psych/rock gem was released in 1975 on the mega-rare private press label JOVIAN Records out of Westfield, New Jersey.   Catalogue number is JR-1213-SD -- Stereo.

     Do yourself a favor and google the bands name to see A LOT of info on this band.  There is a great blog that bassist Curt Hansen contributed the following to (a says it way better than I could);

"The Flying Dogs of Jupiter was a band formed some time around 1974 in Westfield New Jersey.
It was a real jam band that stretched way out and played everything from Chuck Berry, to Captain Beafheart, the Fugs, Commander Cody, the New Riders, the Dead, the Doors and long very spaced-out jams that could go anywhere(including feedback and noise), plus a bunch of original songs.

The original members were:

Alan Grigg- guitar and vocals
Lamont B. Dumont- vocals and percussion (Chris Szeliga)
Curt Hansen- bass
Ed Tristram- guitar and vocals
Steve Horowitz-Drums

They released one self-produced 33rpm LP album (a.k.a. a record) on their own record label called 'Jovian Records' in 1975 titled "American Dream" and played numerous live shows in and around New Jersey."

     Now, the particulars...  The album cover is in VG-/VG condition, and is in better condition than others I've recently seen.  There is a very small 2/16 of an inch split at the bottom of the open end.  There is a paper tear at the bottom (under the "O" in "dogs") of the front cover that is about an inch long.  It continues around to the back cover for 3/16 of an inch. 

     Before even reading the back cover, I thought the first song sounded like the Grateful Dead...and sure enough, it was the Deads "Don't Ease Me In".  They remind me a bit of Canned Heat too. 

     The song titles are;

SIDE ONE--

Don't Ease Me In

Open Road

Can't Help What You Want (the one that reminds me of Canned Heat)

Dead End Boogie

SIDE TWO--

Shop Around (the Smokey & the Miracles tune)

Another Man Done Gone

Let Us Get Together

American Dream

     I play tested the record. It LOOKS like it just came out of the shrink wrap...nice and shiny with no visible scratches.  I am going to VERY conservatively grade the record as VG++, and you should bid on it as that grade.  However, in reality, I believe it actually plays in excellent condition...that's how great this sounds!  You will hear the occasional pop or age tic, and there is a very light surface scuff on the A-side, but none of this detracts from the sound of the record.   This is truly a lost jam band masterpiece, and if it isn't on compact disc, it well should be.

      If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.   Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest.  Thanks again for looking...during these most troubled times...And thanks again to Mr. Hansen for the much needed information!

US Media Mail (affordable, but can be slow - especially to West Coast):

$ 4.00 1st LP, $ 1.00 each additional

US Priority Mail (faster, but pricier)

$ 10.00 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

Canada (First Class International) ***

$ 8.00 1st LP, $ 2.00 each additional

Mexico (First Class International) ***

$ 11.00 1st LP, $ 2.50 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International) ***

$ 15.00 1st LP, $ 4.00 each additional (up to 4 total).

For more than four albums, Priority Mail International (roughly double the 1st Class Costs) or insurance, contact me for specifics.

NOTE: SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 US. (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country).

Cost of postage includes $ 1.75 for shipping materials (sturdy custom mailer, poly sleeve, filler pad).

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact.Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise.Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks.Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty banged-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can.Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times.I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.