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minor ring wear; timing strip on back cover By the time 1977's "Absolutely" was released, the only holdover from the original Boxer line up was singer/front man Mike Patto. To his credit, Patto managed to cobble together an impressive list of players for what was essentially Boxer MK II - former Cactus bassist Tim Bogert, ex-Sparks lead guitarist Adrien Fisher, keyboardist Chris Stainton, and drummer Eddie Tuduri. Recorded in LA with producer Jeff Glixman, the album marked a substantial change in direction for Patto and company. Propelled by Patto's instantly recognizable voice, the band's basic sound remained R&B influenced rock, but this time around the feel was slicker with material such as the lead off boogie rocker 'Fool In Love', 'Red Light Flyer' and 'Big Lucy' having a distinctive AOR sheen. That shift in direction was certainly in keeping with then popular norms (producer Glixman had scored millions in sales for his work with the likes of Kansas). The downside was that it robbed the band of what little originality they once had. That situation was made even worse by guitarist Ollie Halsall's departure. Having been a member of Sparks, Fisher was certainly an accomplished guitarist, but for the most part his contributions were buried under Bogert's hyperactive bass and Stainton's keyboards. Certainly not unique to this album, but while there wasn't anything terribly wrong with the songs or the performances, there simply wasn't anything terribly right. Among the isolated highlights, 'Rich Man's Daughter' which was actually recorded during the sessions for the earlier shelved "Bloodletting" album. 'Can't Stand What You Do' and 'Everybody's a Star (So What's In a Name)' (the later released as a British single) were actually quite commercial, but undistinguished. Anyhow, wish I could be more positive, but the overarching feel was of anonymous professionalism - 1970s background music. Not sure why, but in the States Epic's marketing group elected to ditch the original English release artwork for something equally bland.
UK press Epic catalog number EPC 82151 "Absolutely" track listing: (side 1) 1.) Fool In Love (Tim Bogert - Mike Patto) - 4:08 Kicked along by Bogert's hyperactive bass playing (why play one when you could jam a dozen in the space), 'Fool In Love' was a surprisingly boogie-ish number ... not bad, but by the same token, nothing that was going to change your world drastically. rating: *** stars 2.) Red Light Flyer (Mike Patto) - 3:54 'Red Light Flyer' found the band trotting out their version of '70s AOR moves. With a cool, jittery melody that showcased Stainton's keyboards, and some nice group harmonies, the results certainly weren't bad, but again were kind of faceless. This could have been Charlie, or any one of dozens of competitors, rating: *** stars 3.) Big Lucy (Tim Bogert - Chris Stainton - Mike Patto) - 3:58 Back to boogie rock, though this time around Patto and company seemed to pick up a bit of energy, while Bogert seemingly cut back a bit on the bass overload. rating: **** stars 4.) No Reply (Chris Stainton - Mike Patto) - 5:20 One of the album's odder offerings, the ballad 'No Reply' found the band seemingly trying to find a sweet spot between hard rock and progressive modes. Pretty enough and it had some nice harpsichord moves. rating: *** stars (side 2) 1.) Can't Stand What You Do (Tim Bogert - Chris Stainton - Mike Patto - Andre Fisher - Eddie Tuduri) - 3:58 More boogie rock, but this time out it wasn't half bad. rating: *** stars 2.) As God's My Judge (Chris Stainton - Mike Patto) - 3:10 Almost Gospel-ish, 'As God's My Judge' was completely unlike anything else on the album. Quite striking. rating: **** stars 3.) Rich Man's Daughter (Mike Patto) - 4:04 Geez, Bogert's bass could be annoying ... that was certainly the case of the jumpy 'Rich Man's Daughter'. Shame he didn't tone it d
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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 ...
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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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