THE END/INTROSPECTION TPT 208 (-69/-06) LICHTENSTEIN

I've been longing to find an original copy of this for decades, but never saw one that fitted my wallet. It has turned out as a must have for many period collectors and since it didn't sell a lot at release there aren't many records to fight over. The band itself just existed a couple of years before transforming into Tucky Buzzard 1969 and this was a one-off LP. Produced by Bill Wyman, who also co-wrote two of the songs, and guested by Charlie Watts. That alone would make it essential for most gatherers of sixties music, but more important - it is one of the better psych albums of the period. The outcome more heavy pop than rock, most of the cuts carried in a softish dreamy atmosphere. There's mellotrone, hammond, harpsicord and fuzz guitar to attractive vocals. The songs themselves maybe not directly catchy, yet so soothing and embracing you wanna return anyway. Just starting to dig in to it myself so I haven't picked out any favorites for now, but convinced that the deeper I listen the more there is to love. This copy is on Tapestry Record, a semi-legit Lichtenstein company known for their reissues of rare psych albums. As all those came un-licenced they are regarded as bootlegs. Nevertheless the audio on this is tophole - wide and clear with perfect separation. Very good listening. The sleeve say this release was limited to 1000 copies, but you never know. Originally issued on Decca in UK (LK-R/SKL-R 5015), Germany (SKL 16638-P), France SKL-R 5015) and US on London (PS 560). UK 2005 CD on Decca (844 115-2) came with both sides of their non-LP single in mono as bonus tracks. Don't know of any re-press of this particular one. In any case - it came with label as shown here on thick unflexible vinyl in a glossy cover. (ÖRJ*)