THE M 1st ORIG 1971 JAPAN Press RARE PROG PSYCH POKORA MINT Condition

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THE M: “S/T”

Label: MCA RECORDS Japan

Label Number: JMC-5042

BLOODY RARE 1st ORIGINAL PRESS of 1972 of great Japanese progressive Rock LP. Never turned up in quantity due to commercial failure and being withdrawn after its release. This copy is the BEST one around, both record and heavy gatefold jacket are in Near Mint to Mint condition. Impossible to upgrade upon. TOP COPY for Archival collector.

GRADING:

LP Record: Near Mint – clean as can be, seems to be hardly played at all, Top all the way.

Heavy Gatefold Jacket: Near Mint with thick spine, solid sharp corners and no storage wear whatsoever. Top all the way

Some words on this issue: THE M: “S/T” (MCA Records – JMC-5042) (Record: Near Mint/ Gatefold Jacket: Near Mint) Stunning near mint copy of an ultra New Rock rarity, seldom offered and never put up for sale in a virginal condition as this one here. Released in February 1972, M rode the high crest of the white foamed wave of the New Rock movement that overtook the Japanese music scene in the early seventies. The band was a kind of super group since its members where assembled and drifted from other high profile heavy rock/psych outfits. Lead guitarist Takemi Asano was drafted in from Godaigo, bassist Yoshimichi Tarumi, Gedo’s Tetsuya Nishi on drums and Yellow’s Takamichi Tarumi, the M was destined to make it big but failed against all expectations to hit the spotlights, making that the album sold very few copies and was withdrawn. So not surprisingly that the only released this single album. The A side is comprised out of original compositions by the band, there where the B side is made up out of some well selected cover tunes, tunes they always had a success with while performing them life. In all the harmonies and at times mellow atmosphere would rank them these days in the Free Soul category. Great album if early seventies Japanese rock/prog is your thang. Extremely hard to come by especially in mint condition. Recommended.

SHIPPING IS FROM JAPAN AND IS NOT 4$ - CHECK SHIPPING RATES HERE BELOW!!!

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 = $22 for 1 LP, $25 for 2 LP's, and $30 for 3 LP's.

= Registered Airmail to UK/Europe/Russia = $23 for 1 LP, $26 for 2 LP's, and $31 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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