G45 Ebay Watch

Definitely quantity. Same seller auctioned one late 2013 and then sold another 4 or so to the underbidders. it'll be interesting to hear from any forum members who missed out this time but had high bids whether they get a second chance offer. I asked the seller last time what the quantity was but he didn't answer.
 
It's on it's way down. First disc he has actually reduced the price on that I can recall seing for....ever. It's been there for years.
 
I heard folk harmonies straight out of 62 and 63 on the Aquamen single. But not before I was treated to that drum intro summoning up a vision of a young Michael Clark in a high school marching band. Out of nowhere, this is followed by horns and some funk infused rhythm guitar.
Then we get a folk song complete with heavy handed vocalizing a la Barry McGuire. Now, as mesmerizing as that is, it's the "huhs" being sung in the background that really sells it for me. This record suffers from an identity Crisis. The Les Baxter's Balladeers version, also on youtube, strips away the excesses of the Aquamen's version.
I listened to the Balladeer's version for the very first time whilst having a critical listen to this "floor filler". Folk harmonies straight out of '62 and '63 indeed! Incidentally, I found the Les Baxter while I was googling for the Aquamen. I found an instance of a sale on collectorfrenzy which features a description that positively nails the ebay seller approach. Here 'tis
DYNAMITE stomping northern soul / mod / new breed r&b / popcorn dancer. Now that is what I call a description!
 
tenpoletudor said:
The Les Baxter's Balladeers version, also on youtube, strips away the excesses of the Aquamen's version.
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I love that Les Baxter's Balladeers version of "Linin' Track" / "Line And Track".

Recorded while David Crosby was in the group as well!

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tenpoletudor said:
I had no idea about that P/S either. That is too cool. I couldn't work out whether or not if Mr. Crosby is in that photo.
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As Laurent wrote, it's Crosby at the bottom in the picture.

I could hardly believe my eyes when I found that danish picture sleeve for the first time! :boggle:
 
tenpoletudor said:
I heard folk harmonies straight out of 62 and 63 on the Aquamen single. But not before I was treated to that drum intro summoning up a vision of a young Michael Clark in a high school marching band. Out of nowhere, this is followed by horns and some funk infused rhythm guitar.
Then we get a folk song complete with heavy handed vocalizing a la Barry McGuire. Now, as mesmerizing as that is, it's the "huhs" being sung in the background that really sells it for me. This record suffers from an identity Crisis. The Les Baxter's Balladeers version, also on youtube, strips away the excesses of the Aquamen's version.
I listened to the Balladeer's version for the very first time whilst having a critical listen to this "floor filler". Folk harmonies straight out of '62 and '63 indeed! Incidentally, I found the Les Baxter while I was googling for the Aquamen. I found an instance of a sale on collectorfrenzy which features a description that positively nails the ebay seller approach. Here 'tis
DYNAMITE stomping northern soul / mod / new breed r&b / popcorn dancer. Now that is what I call a description!
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Hey - quell the tea & crumpets jive, you damn yankee ;)
 
The following higher-dollar eBay sales kicked-off March:

1. A VG+ copy of Caretakers of Deception - Cuttin' Grass/X+Y=13 on Sanctus sold for $399.
2. A NM copy of The Trolls - Walkin' Shoes/How Do You Expect Me to Trust You? on Peatlore sold for $425.
3. A M copy of The Tropics - As Time's Gone/Time on Columbia sold for $361.
4. A M- copy of The Legends - I'll Come Again/I'm Just A Guy on Fenton sold for $699.
5. A M- copy of The Tigermen - Tiger Girl/Runaway on Buff sold for $499.
 
Moving into mid-March:

1. An EX copy of Teddy and his Patches - Suzy Creamcheese/From Day to Day on Chance sold for $373.
2. A VG+ copy of The Outsiders - Summertime Blues/Set You Free This Time on Knight sold as a BUY IT NOW for $300.
3. An EX copy of Teddy and his Patches - Suzy Creamcheese/From Day to Day on Chance sold for $360.
4. A VG- copy of The Amberjacks - Hey Eriq!/Blue Jaunte on Migliore sold for $822.
5. A VG copy of Kiriae Crucible - The Salem Witch Trial/Complain on Night Owl sold for $455.
 
These higher-dollar eBay sales brought March to a close:

1. A VG- copy of The Tigermen - Tiger Girl/Runaway on Buff sold for $330.
2. A G copy of The War Lords - Real Fine Lady/I've Got It Bad on Thor sold for $769.
3. A VG+ copy of M.G. & the Escorts - A Someday Fool/It's Too Late on REO sold for $409.
4. A VG+ copy of The Shades of Night - Fluctuation/Such A Long Time on Alamo Audio sold for $1,518.
5. An EX copy (w/VG P/S) of Keith Kessler - Don't Crowd Me/Sunshine Morning on MTW sold for $543.
6. A VG+ copy of The Catsanovas - I Want to Be Loved/Flight Stewardess on Checkmate sold as a BUY IT NOW for $899.
7. A VG+ copy of The Bit' A Sweet - Out of Sight, Out of Mind/Is It On, Is It Off on MGM sold for $750.
 
I know that the second bidder was legit . I think the seller just came to his senses after the bidding stopped at about $ 700 . I'd think his reserve for the auction was $ 1000 .
 
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