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sealed double LP with gatefold sleeve The Miami-based Fantasy was active from 1967 through 1970. During that time they managed to record an interesting 1970 album for Liberty Records, before calling it quits.
After Fantasy broke up lead singer Lydia Jamene Miller was signed by Liberty as a solo act, but nothing came of it. She went on to record an album with the Florida band Power, but that project was also shelved. She worked as a backup singer and touring vocalist, including a stint with Stevie Wonder's touring band and participated in a pair of one-shot Fantasy reunions, but by the early 1980s battling drug addiction and personal demons, had largely dropped out of the music scene. She passed away in September 2008 at the age of 55. Without Miller, singer/lead guitarist Vincent James 'Jim' DeMeo Jr., drummer Gregory Kimple, keyboardist Mario Russo, and bassist David Robert Robbins soldiered on as Year One. Unable to attract the attention of a major label, in 1971 they released "Year One". Released on their own Year One Records label. their debut was a double album, sixteen track studio set. The album's rare, but not impossible to score. That said, poking around the web I came up with about a dozen on-line references to the collection, but they were all extremely brief, essentially saying the same thing. In fact, the absence of any real detail made me wonder if anyone had actually listened to the whole album. I've never been able to figure out if "Year One" was intended as a concept piece. Based on the narrative embedded in the title track, I think it was, but the plot line was completely lost on my pedestrian ears. Also worth mentioning, while I wouldn't go as far as labeling this a Christian album, there seemed to be a religious element embedded in several of the tunes ('Jubilation' and 'True My Lord'). It wasn't a blatant, you're-going-to-hell kind of thing, but some folks might find it an irritant. Regardless, clocking in at over an hour, the sixteen original songs were quite diverse, including stabs at conventional rock ('As Much As I Know You'), jazz-rock fusion ('We Look Out At You'), progressive, and even pop moves. The result made it difficult to figure out how to label these guys. Tracks like 'E=MC2', 'Juggle' and the instrumental 'Flood' were certainly more progressive than Fantasy. At the same time the band showed they were capable of penning material way more commercial that anything Fantasy did. Both 'Now You Are In The Puzzle' (released as an obscure 45), and the breezy 'Morning Lights' had radio play potential. In hindsight the set would have benefited from some judicious editing - there was clearly enough material here for a really good single LP. Far from perfect, but I'll tell you I liked this one way better than the better known "Fantasy" album. "Year One" track listing: (side 21 1.) E=MC-2 - 4:18 If you could hang on through the first 23 second of discordant jazz sax, 'E=mc2" morphed into a more entertaining slice of music that bounced around between progressive rock and more poppy segments. Imagine Crack the Sky with a little more humor. Yeah, the lyrics sounded like an astronomy class on a bender (and the sac reappeared at the end of the song), but the strange lyrics were part of the song's bizarre charm. rating: **** stars 2.) Now You Are In The Puzzle - 3:50 Starting out as a fragile ballad, about a minute in, 'Now You Are In The Puzzle' morphed into an outright rocker. Built on a nice little guitar and bass riff, this one had real potential. I didn't even mind the sax solo. In 1976 the track was released as a single: - 1976's 'Now You Are In The Puzzle' b/w 'We Look At You' (Year One catalog number YO # 52347) rating: **** stars 3.) Morning Lights - 3:28 Sporting the album's breeziest melodies, 'Morning Lights' was the album's most conventional and commercial performance. Hard to believe som
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I've used the Goldmine Grading Guide in grading the collection. Most of the catalog is graded VG or slightly higher. To me that reflects an LP that's been played, but with care and attention. Neither the cover nor the vinyl are pristine, but the cover will be intact without substantial flaw and the vinyl will play without substantial hiss and without skips. Exceptions are noted for each offering. Since I buy music 'cause it's stuff I want to hear, virtually everything I sell is play graded - in other words, I've actually listened to the item. Finally, albums are graded cover first, vinyl second, i.e. VG/NM means a very good cover and near mint vinyl.
Goldmine Grading Standard:
Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
------------------------------------------------------------ Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
------------------------------------------------------------ Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.
A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
------------------------------------------------------------- Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.
Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.
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Shipping Costs
I ship domestic orders via USPS media mail. Typical delivery is in 3 - 5 days.
I can usually pack 2 - 3 LPs into a mailer
Rates may change as USPS seems to modify their rate structure on a regular basis.
Currently I am limiting sales to the US.U
I ship via USPS media mail which has proven dependable and the most economical delivery for buyers
I can normally pack 1 to 3 LPs in an LP mailer $6.00. $1.00 for each additional LP.
Return Policy
Obviously, grading is subjective and there are bound to be cases where someone disagrees with the way we've graded an album. In cases where you feel I'm way off the mark, let me know and I'll work to reach a mutually agreeable solution. I've sold several hundred albums over the last couple of years, including many on eBay. During that timeframe I've run into two disagreements. I sold a Tommy Boyce solo album which noted the cover had a tiny tear where someone had taken a price sticker off. The buyer was upset since she had known Boyce and wanted to frame the LP for display purposes. Even though the description clearly noted the tiny tear (and it was visible in the picture we posted), I offered her a refund, or a price adjustment to what she thought was fair. I never got a response. I sold a Richard Wright LP. The buyer told me it was a misprint sporting the same track listing on both sides. I provided a full refund and let the buyer keep the LP (he was in South America and it wasn't worth the hassle to get the LP back). Curiously, as a Pink Floyd fan I'd listened to the LP a couple of times and had no recollection of the mispressing. Oh well ...
Seller Information
Reserving items: If you contact me in advance, I'll reserve items for up to 3 weeks. If I reserve something, make sure you honor your commitment to purchase the item, otherwise I'm unlikely to continue doing business with you. Packaging information: I pack items in new record mailers with filler pads for additional protection. So far I haven't had any problems ... Unless you're buying some exceedingly expensive items, or your order totals more than $100.00 I'd suggest not bothering with insurance. If you want insurance, let me know ...
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