PIERRE STRÖM - I Vädurens Tecken (!ntersound ISOLP 101) Sweden 1970

***Relisting this item from a few weeks back w/ reserve lower than last time's highest bid ($33)!***

First copy I've ever had/have seen of this very rare 1970 private release. Much better than his later efforts, this is a real nice flowery hippie folk pop LP w/ lots of flute in its mellow grooves. Arrangements are a bit chamber-esque, utilizing harpsichord & strings; some hand percussion in spots. I really wish I had a scan of the cover because it has that MONSTER look! B&w psychy drawing is the vision of a madman - creepy, or frightening rather, it's one of those few covers that will instantly demand your attention and then won't let go of it. Close inspection will even reveal hardcore porn drawings & photos in the sprawling chaos. Not a perfect match to the music, but then again, maybe it all makes perfect sense if you're 'there', so to speak! You won't see this offered again any time soon! Very fair reserve. Please see my other auctions for more cool stuff.

Disc: super strong VG++ - definitely equal to most dealers' NM grade

Cover: again, strong VG++ that would grade higher elsewhere

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Postage: $9 US/Japan/Australia etc, $7 Europe. Registered mail is optional and costs more. If you want me to send it registered you have to ask for it, if not I'll presume you want it sent by regular airmail.

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Gradings: Records are graded visually, unless otherwise noted. I feel that my grading is stricter than many other dealers', and you should not feel the need to shy away from lesser grades. Discs will often play better than their visual grade; for example discs visually graded EX will more often than not play M- (even VG++ discs will often play M- or close). It's not uncommon for other, well-established dealers to pick up stuff from my lists and upgrade it a whole lot. As low as VG+(+) has become M- in the hands of others! My VG++ and EX grades tend to equal most dealers' NM grade.

If there's a bigger mark or something like that on one track, it'll be noted specifically. As for the covers, all forms of cut-outs are mentioned. As soon as there's only the slightest start of a ring it's downgraded to VG++. When that's the case with especially rare and/or interesting albums, you'll find it stated. I do try to make the best gradings possible, but of course I'll make mistakes every now and then. If you feel strongly that I've misjudged the condition of an item, let me know and we'll work something out, ok?

M = new, unplayed!

M- = as new, hardly ever played

EX = might have a hairline or two; only the lightest coverwear (no ring though)

VG++ = some light and possibly audible marks, but nothing that will bother anyone but the hardcore mint fanatics

VG+(++) = more light marks, perhaps a light scratch; more coverwear and/or fuller jacket ring

VG+(+) = marks, quite a few of which may be audible; cover's obviously used and worn a lot

VG+ = very visible marks and audible too, perhaps some surface noise; obvious severe coverwear