The US mono promo of July is a dedicated mono mix. There was no stereo release in the UK. The mono was mastered by Epic in the US from the master tape they received from Major Minor, then they created a rechanneled stereo version for general release. I think the US mono sounds amazing. You’re right, score of a lifetime!
There is a comment on discogs suggesting it is a fold down from the fake stereo. Honestly, I can't tell, so I would say it is the dedicated mono mix. I also think it sounds fantastic! Definitely the score of a lifetime! ✌☮
Getting a pristine mono promo of July for $150 is absolutely a "find," eBay or not. Incredible. Cactus and Spirit made some great music that remains quite affordable. Very cool you met Carmine. I once found a copy of that Ill Wind LP in the shrink for $1 at an estate sale. It was one that the kids had left behind among the parents' records when they moved out. Everything else in the collection was like easy listening! I bought it to flip and ended up getting $100 on eBay, but I wish I kept it. I remember it being a cool Tom Wilson production. My late collector friend loved Gracious.
The July Mono Promo is my best find ever, I could not believe they accepted my offer. Cactus and Spirit are both great if you're into the hard rock and Psych music. I really enjoy the Ill Wind! I love the psych rock. Gracious is amazing! Thanks for watching ✌☮
Congrats on that red vinyl “Moon Blood” by Fraction album! They sold out extremely fast and yes, one of Dillon’s most favorites! You’re building quite the awesome collection 😊
Wow Sorin you struck fricking GOLD with that July album I could only dream of even touching it. My top album and my prized possession is my signed Paul McCartney Ram album!
Hi Sorin, I have been collecting records since 1970 and have never seen a UK mono of July apart from those on discogs for crazy prices. You are very lucky to have seen that USA promo listed and to actually get it for that price, well done. Jealous. Great video, thanks for sharing with us.
Hi! Congrats on many great albums. Sandy Denny is amazing, love her voice. Gracious has some cool tracks, like Heaven and Introduction, on the "right side" of prog in my opinion. And July! Wow! Good score! Such a great LP (I have the UK original of it).
You definitely have an eclectic taste in music. Spirit's debut has a cool jazzy/funk/psych vibe to it. Caught the band on their "Potato Land" tour back in the 80's, when they played here in the U.K. Also saw Randy California on his solo tour, promoting his "Euro/American" album in '82. July goes for silly money. I managed to grab both 45's years ago, for roughly $15 each, with "My Clown" being an original U.K. copy, and "Hello Who's There" being a Belgian piccy sleeve. Not really that bothered for the album though. W-a-y too pricey for me!
It would've been pretty cool to see spirit live. July goes for silly money, but its also absolutely amazing in my opinion. On par with Piper at the Gates of Dawn and most psychedelic albums, and I thought that before I had owned a copy! The singles are awesome. I'd love to find em. Thanks for watching ✌☮
@@sorinvinyl1523 I have a re-issue of the album called "Dandelion Seeds" from 1987, which will do for me, unless I stumble across a decently priced copy. (fat chance of that!) Speaking of "Piper...", I did manage to get a U.K. mono copy of the album, in fairly decent condition, back in the 80's, although the cover is ripped! I need to try and hunt down a battered copy with a half decent sleeve, and do the ol' switcheroo!
@@sorinvinyl1523 Trouble is, it'll probably cost a bomb just for a crappy copy. The album was only $20, because of the cover, so it was worth grabbing for that price, and I'm always hunting for other stuff, so it's kinda on the back burner for the mo'.
What a result on the July Sorin! I've said it here previously but it's my number 1 want. I held a UK copy at Utrecht a decade ago or so and it was £1000 in vg/vg+ shape. I never considered buying it though. Shame about the Gracious, sleeve looks decent though. A bunch of great finds there. Cheers Nige
Damn fine score ! I picked up a 12” 45 Uk Miss You ext. mix pink vinyl. A 12” Soft Cell Tainted Love. It’s no sex dwarf but a blast nonetheless. Josh White Live in London-what a player and honey voice. Scored a Masters of Reality green label in mint for under 25$on eBay. Missed the rhino release. Never saw it in the late 80’s record purge bin dives in small town Mt. -nor ZeP1? Found a later RL 77’ repress mint - I had never really heard it. Finally, PF Meddle us harvest. I’ve done well on eBay. A few misses but not down and out. Discogs is mostly positive but Ive been pickpocketed on it also. Appreciate the groovy tips. The Cure is is my giant vinyl hole. Squeeze singles and 45’s 77’-82’ was a surprise. I got laughed at by my friend but I love those Uk post punk ska new wave vibes. Saucer and Piper us harvest double lp next week. Hope it’s a good press. My US Harvest have been hit and miss. Missing Prince’s I Would Die 4U 12”. I get in a DJ mode and love the 45 12”. I’ve yet to clean my Cactus Spirit, or Nectar. It’s been years since I spun them. I love that Hendrix. Did you ever listen to that newest Maui live lp? I think under the rainbow had some of those recordings…not sure? I didn’t know that last pick-will check it out. 🥂
Nice pickups! You had to be careful online, somtimes you do get burned. If you like Piper by pink floyd, you will love July! I have heard the live in Maui, but I never picked up the lp. Thanks for watching ✌☮
Precious and Grace is amazing! If you haven’t heard it you should check out the Queens of the Stone Age live cover of it, with Mark Lanegan singing. It is pretty fucking incredible.
Hi Sorin, looks like you've been busy. I've never seen a mono US Spirit debut. I do have the Sundazed mono reissue though. You failed to mention the story behind the song "Taurus". I'm guessing you know about it though. What version of ILL Wind did you get? The 2nd press with no drop outs at the end of the track High Flying Bird? Discogs states it has a repeated section, I don't think that's true. Wow that July is amazing! There is no true stereo mix of that. The stereo mix is rechanneled stereo. So, the mono mix is NOT a fold down. Congratulations on that! I wish it wasn't in your thumb nail though, I would have enjoyed the surprise more. Later
@@TheHogsEarReport hey! Yes I do know the story behind Taurus and the Led Zeppelin lawsuit. For the Ill Wind, it is a Keel MFG press, but I'm not sure about the dropouts, I'll have to listen for it. People have said the mono is a fold down mix of the fake stereo, which would be interesting. Maybe I'll keep it out of the thumbnail next time! Thanks for watching ✌☮
@@sorinvinyl1523 Oh ok, now I get what you're saying about the July US mono mix. It's odd that if they had the true mono tapes, why didn't they just use them for the promo mono? In your opinion how did it sound?.
@@TheHogsEarReport I my opinion, it sounds really good. I thought it was a pretty damn good pressing. I would love to compare it to a UK mono. I honestly don't know if it is a fold down from the US stereo. I also don't see why they would not just use the mono mix if they had the tapes.
The only problem I have with eBay is the sellers always ship using those terrible white mailers and there’s like a 90% chance you’re going to get a damaged record. Also, when under the description of a record the seller puts “in used condition 😂
@@Pluralofvinylisvinyls July wasnt even shipped in a mailer! Luckily, it had no damage from the mail. I have had some horrible packaging from ebay though. Sometimes, it really is a gamble buying off Ebay. I find that most things are graded horribly. Thanks for watching ✌☮
@@sorinvinyl1523 Yeah, I mostly stick with Discogs. Pictures of discs are pretty useless, you can never see scratches. I bid and won a $2200 copy of Led Zeppelin III WLP mono NM condition for someone else, and the guy shipped it in a crappy square mailer stuffed with damaged LPs to add bulk. I couldn’t believe it. It was undamaged somehow. I think people forget the seller can get their money back and ship the ruined lp back to you
You probably noticed that someone on eBay has the mono promo of July and he's asking $2000 for it. He's had it for a long time and no one's gone for it yet. I bought the U.S. stock copy of July way back circa 1984 when the album was just up and coming. It didn't have the rep that it has today and I think the price I paid back then was around $25. Someone on Discogs stated that the mono promo copy of July sounds like a fold down of the fake stereo copy. I can't comment on that, but I do own other Epic mono promo albums, and none of them are true mono mixes.
@@richardpandolfo4204 yeah people ask crazy prices for these records! $25 is a amazing deal! As for the mono, it definitely could be a fold down from the stereo, but there also isnt any real stereo mix, so maybe they took it from the mono tape. Anyway I have no clue! It sounds pretty good to me.
I can understand why its $50. They had a very hard time sourcing that cover. Its a very high quality reissue as well. Not price gouging at all in my opinion.
Love your videos, can't believe you found that July record for so cheap!
@@MarriedtoVinyl Thank you! I really can't believe it either! An unbelievable find!
Nice one. 👍
@@narnalentraffarsparet9482 thank you! ✌☮
CACTUS ZZ TOP FRACTION. 👍 GREAT ALBUMS.
Agreed! Thanks for watching ✌☮
The US mono promo of July is a dedicated mono mix. There was no stereo release in the UK. The mono was mastered by Epic in the US from the master tape they received from Major Minor, then they created a rechanneled stereo version for general release. I think the US mono sounds amazing. You’re right, score of a lifetime!
There is a comment on discogs suggesting it is a fold down from the fake stereo. Honestly, I can't tell, so I would say it is the dedicated mono mix. I also think it sounds fantastic! Definitely the score of a lifetime! ✌☮
Oh! And another BIG congratulations on that AMAZING July Mono Promo album! I would have that one insured because it’s SO rare.
Especially in the condition it is in. Amazing to own it! ✌☮
Such great finds. You have great taste in music.
Thanks for watching ✌☮
Getting a pristine mono promo of July for $150 is absolutely a "find," eBay or not. Incredible.
Cactus and Spirit made some great music that remains quite affordable. Very cool you met Carmine.
I once found a copy of that Ill Wind LP in the shrink for $1 at an estate sale. It was one that the kids had left behind among the parents' records when they moved out. Everything else in the collection was like easy listening! I bought it to flip and ended up getting $100 on eBay, but I wish I kept it. I remember it being a cool Tom Wilson production.
My late collector friend loved Gracious.
The July Mono Promo is my best find ever, I could not believe they accepted my offer. Cactus and Spirit are both great if you're into the hard rock and Psych music. I really enjoy the Ill Wind! I love the psych rock. Gracious is amazing! Thanks for watching ✌☮
That July score is crazy! Congrats on that deal.
My #1 is an original stereo UK of Introspection by The End. I’d also be thrilled with a US copy.
Thank youu! Introspection is a killer album. One of my favorite psych records. I have a US copy and love it! ✌☮
I got that Isaac Hayes album also, sounds great indeed!!
Sweet pick ups man, glad to hear the Ebay is working better!
Thank you! I'm just trying to be much more careful. ✌☮
Congrats on that red vinyl “Moon Blood” by Fraction album! They sold out extremely fast and yes, one of Dillon’s most favorites! You’re building quite the awesome collection 😊
Thank you 😊
WOWZER!!! I’m so happy for you to find that July!
Thank you! I am so happy too! ✌☮
Dude, you got skill…..astute.
Thank you ✌☮
Nice finds! You really scored with the July promo! Loads of other great pick too… happy listening.
Thanks for watching! ✌ You too!
Awesome score on that July!!
Take care Brian ☮️
Thanks for watching ✌☮
Wow Sorin you struck fricking GOLD with that July album I could only dream of even touching it. My top album and my prized possession is my signed Paul McCartney Ram album!
It was amazing to recieve it in the mail! Signed Paul Mccartney is amazing though!
Hi Sorin, I have been collecting records since 1970 and have never seen a UK mono of July apart from those on discogs for crazy prices. You are very lucky to have seen that USA promo listed and to actually get it for that price, well done. Jealous.
Great video, thanks for sharing with us.
The UK mono is pretty much impossible to get unless you want to pay $2,000. I got incredibly lucky to find it like that! Thanks for watching ✌☮
Hi! Congrats on many great albums. Sandy Denny is amazing, love her voice. Gracious has some cool tracks, like Heaven and Introduction, on the "right side" of prog in my opinion. And July! Wow! Good score! Such a great LP (I have the UK original of it).
Thank you! Gracious is one of my favorite prog albums! Wow a UK original is amazing! ✌☮
You definitely have an eclectic taste in music. Spirit's debut has a cool jazzy/funk/psych vibe to it. Caught the band on their "Potato Land" tour back in the 80's, when they played here in the U.K. Also saw Randy California on his solo tour, promoting his "Euro/American" album in '82.
July goes for silly money. I managed to grab both 45's years ago, for roughly $15 each, with "My Clown" being an original U.K. copy, and "Hello Who's There" being a Belgian piccy sleeve. Not really that bothered for the album though. W-a-y too pricey for me!
It would've been pretty cool to see spirit live. July goes for silly money, but its also absolutely amazing in my opinion. On par with Piper at the Gates of Dawn and most psychedelic albums, and I thought that before I had owned a copy! The singles are awesome. I'd love to find em. Thanks for watching ✌☮
@@sorinvinyl1523 I have a re-issue of the album called "Dandelion Seeds" from 1987, which will do for me, unless I stumble across a decently priced copy. (fat chance of that!) Speaking of "Piper...", I did manage to get a U.K. mono copy of the album, in fairly decent condition, back in the 80's, although the cover is ripped! I need to try and hunt down a battered copy with a half decent sleeve, and do the ol' switcheroo!
@@brucster99b2 i got very lucky! UK mono piper is amazing! Good luck with the cover!
@@sorinvinyl1523 Trouble is, it'll probably cost a bomb just for a crappy copy. The album was only $20, because of the cover, so it was worth grabbing for that price, and I'm always hunting for other stuff, so it's kinda on the back burner for the mo'.
I wish there were more songs like Cowboy Movie on the David Crosby album. A promo of July is so cool.
I have to listen to the album again. Another long song like that would have been good. I can't believe I own the July record!
What a result on the July Sorin! I've said it here previously but it's my number 1 want. I held a UK copy at Utrecht a decade ago or so and it was £1000 in vg/vg+ shape. I never considered buying it though. Shame about the Gracious, sleeve looks decent though. A bunch of great finds there. Cheers Nige
£1000 is pretty crazy! The gracious plays okay, but I think I'm going to part ways with it. Thanks for watching ✌☮
Damn fine score ! I picked up a 12” 45 Uk Miss You ext. mix pink vinyl. A 12” Soft Cell Tainted Love. It’s no sex dwarf but a blast nonetheless. Josh White Live in London-what a player and honey voice. Scored a Masters of Reality green label in mint for under 25$on eBay. Missed the rhino release. Never saw it in the late 80’s record purge bin dives in small town Mt. -nor ZeP1? Found a later RL 77’ repress mint - I had never really heard it. Finally, PF Meddle us harvest.
I’ve done well on eBay. A few misses but not down and out. Discogs is mostly positive but Ive been pickpocketed on it also. Appreciate the groovy tips. The Cure is is my giant vinyl hole.
Squeeze singles and 45’s 77’-82’ was a surprise. I got laughed at by my friend but I love those Uk post punk ska new wave vibes. Saucer and Piper us harvest double lp next week. Hope it’s a good press. My US Harvest have been hit and miss. Missing Prince’s I Would Die 4U 12”. I get in a DJ mode and love the 45 12”. I’ve yet to clean my Cactus Spirit, or Nectar. It’s been years since I spun them. I love that Hendrix. Did you ever listen to that newest Maui live lp? I think under the rainbow had some of those recordings…not sure?
I didn’t know that last pick-will check it out. 🥂
Nice pickups! You had to be careful online, somtimes you do get burned. If you like Piper by pink floyd, you will love July! I have heard the live in Maui, but I never picked up the lp. Thanks for watching ✌☮
Hey man. Nice Gracious swirls. Damn man, a mono promo of July? Holy crap! That's my grail. Crazy 🤪! You'll never find anything close to that. Kudos! Peace ✌ ☮ 🕊
Thanks man! July was one of my top wants! ✌☮
dude theres a copy of that July white label mono promo on eBay right now for $2,000!
I got incredible lucky! My best find so far! ✌☮
Precious and Grace is amazing! If you haven’t heard it you should check out the Queens of the Stone Age live cover of it, with Mark Lanegan singing. It is pretty fucking incredible.
I'll check it out, thank you! ✌☮
Hi Sorin, looks like you've been busy. I've never seen a mono US Spirit debut. I do have the Sundazed mono reissue though. You failed to mention the story behind the song "Taurus". I'm guessing you know about it though. What version of ILL Wind did you get? The 2nd press with no drop outs at the end of the track High Flying Bird? Discogs states it has a repeated section, I don't think that's true. Wow that July is amazing! There is no true stereo mix of that. The stereo mix is rechanneled stereo. So, the mono mix is NOT a fold down. Congratulations on that! I wish it wasn't in your thumb nail though, I would have enjoyed the surprise more. Later
@@TheHogsEarReport hey! Yes I do know the story behind Taurus and the Led Zeppelin lawsuit. For the Ill Wind, it is a Keel MFG press, but I'm not sure about the dropouts, I'll have to listen for it. People have said the mono is a fold down mix of the fake stereo, which would be interesting. Maybe I'll keep it out of the thumbnail next time! Thanks for watching ✌☮
@@sorinvinyl1523 Oh ok, now I get what you're saying about the July US mono mix. It's odd that if they had the true mono tapes, why didn't they just use them for the promo mono? In your opinion how did it sound?.
@@TheHogsEarReport I my opinion, it sounds really good. I thought it was a pretty damn good pressing. I would love to compare it to a UK mono. I honestly don't know if it is a fold down from the US stereo. I also don't see why they would not just use the mono mix if they had the tapes.
The only problem I have with eBay is the sellers always ship using those terrible white mailers and there’s like a 90% chance you’re going to get a damaged record.
Also, when under the description of a record the seller puts “in used condition 😂
@@Pluralofvinylisvinyls July wasnt even shipped in a mailer! Luckily, it had no damage from the mail. I have had some horrible packaging from ebay though. Sometimes, it really is a gamble buying off Ebay. I find that most things are graded horribly. Thanks for watching ✌☮
@@sorinvinyl1523 Yeah, I mostly stick with Discogs. Pictures of discs are pretty useless, you can never see scratches.
I bid and won a $2200 copy of Led Zeppelin III WLP mono NM condition for someone else, and the guy shipped it in a crappy square mailer stuffed with damaged LPs to add bulk. I couldn’t believe it. It was undamaged somehow. I think people forget the seller can get their money back and ship the ruined lp back to you
You probably noticed that someone on eBay has the mono promo of July and he's asking $2000 for it. He's had it for a long time and no one's gone for it yet. I bought the U.S. stock copy of July way back circa 1984 when the album was just up and coming. It didn't have the rep that it has today and I think the price I paid back then was around $25. Someone on Discogs stated that the mono promo copy of July sounds like a fold down of the fake stereo copy. I can't comment on that, but I do own other Epic mono promo albums, and none of them are true mono mixes.
@@richardpandolfo4204 yeah people ask crazy prices for these records! $25 is a amazing deal! As for the mono, it definitely could be a fold down from the stereo, but there also isnt any real stereo mix, so maybe they took it from the mono tape. Anyway I have no clue! It sounds pretty good to me.
Yeah, it would've been nice to pick up the Noble Records Fraction reissue, but $50 when every other reissue has been $30-35 is just price gouging.
I can understand why its $50. They had a very hard time sourcing that cover. Its a very high quality reissue as well. Not price gouging at all in my opinion.