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With Joe South having scored a string of late-1969s and early-1970s radio hits, it was only natural that record labels would jump at the opportunity to latch on to his sudden popularity. MGM's Mine subsidiary was one of the labels willing to cash-in on South, releasing 1971's "The Joe South Story". As far as I can tell, the majority of these ten tracks were early-to-mid-1960s numbers performed by South and the Believers. The limited liner notes were of little help, but the track listing seemingly included a smattering of previously released singles ('Masquerade' and 'Deep Inside Me'), and unreleased tracks. Showcasing a mixture of South originals and a couple of covers, most of the songs had a dated '60s feel that may limit their appeal to some folks, but at least to my ears, quite a few of these were enjoyable, with 'Deep Inside Me' serving as a nice taste of the sound that would turn South (at least breifly) into a major star. - Built on a catchy fuzz guitar riff, 'So Fine' wasn't the most sophisticated song you've every heard (about 90% of the lyric was the title repeated time after time), but it had one of those incideous melodies that drilled its way into your head and simply wouldn't leave. rating: *** stars - 'Silly Little Girl ' was even more commercial (in a1965 sense of the word). An up tempo pop-rocker, it had another catchy riff that you were liable to find yourself humming when least expected. It would have made a great television commercial soundtrack. rating: *** stars - Judging by the sound, I'm guessing ' Will the Real You Pease Stand Up' was an early-'60s track. The song sounded like it was trying to set some sort of land speed record with South literally flying through the track. Not sure what the story was with the background singers - they sounded like they'd just taken whippet hits. rating: *** stars - A pretty, Roy Orbison-styled ballad, I know that 'Masquerade' was released as a 1962 UK single ('Masquerade' b/w 'I'm Sorry for You I'm Sorry for You' (Oriole catalog number CB 1752). With a distinctive Mexican flavor, the song's highlights came in the form of the killer acoustic guitars. rating: *** stars - Released on the small Apt label, 'Deep Inside Me' was a 1965 US single ('Deep Inside Me' b/w 'I Gotta To Be Somebody' (Apt catalog number 25083). Starting out as a bland ballad, the track actually got better when the title track chorus kicked in. Musically this one was a nice precursor to the updated sound that would earn South major sales in a couple of years. Always loved the funky percussion sounds on this one. rating: *** stars - The first outright disappointment, 'I Gotta Be Somebody' was a touch too sentimental for my tastes ... coupled with the fact it didn't have much in the way of a melody . rating: ** stars - Released in 1961, South's cover of Bobby Edwards 'You're the Reason' provided him with his first radio success (# 16 country and # 87 pop). The vocal sounds nothing like South's subsequent work - hard to believe it's the same guy. The 'smoke cigarettes, drink coffee too' lyric makes me laugh every time I hear it. rating: ** stars - It was easy to see why ' I'm Sorry For You' had been relegated to the flip side of 1962's 'Masquerade'. Very white-bread, MOR tune. rating: ** stars - 'Hiding Place' was another tune with a mid-60s flavor, but had a couple of interesting things going for it - a tasty fuzz guitar solo and some super strange background percussion ... rating: *** stars - My pick for standout performance, 'Let the Party Roll On' had a wonderful Motown-inspired feel. With a great, dance ready melody and beat, the only problem with this one was that it faded out way too early. Should have been South's first massive hit. rating: **** stars Certainly a niche release, but anyone who appreciates the late Joe South (he died of a heart attack in September 2012), will be interested in hearing these performances.
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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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