CURTIS BROTHERS - "Memories" (1975 US privately pressed little gem)

Lovely and still mostly unknown private press LP by this California-based duo, with a vibe somewhere between the bittersweet folk-rock sound of late 1960's Donovan, Smokey & His Sister etc. and early 1970's DIY singer-songwriter.
Brother Randy Curtis, who sang lead and wrote all the songs, died of cancer before the album's release and this was privately funded by friends and family in his memory.
The songs have a yearning innocence and undeniable sadness about them, aided by Curtis' gentle, melancholy vocal delivery. There's also an endearing, claustrophobic bed-sitter quality common to a lot of private press albums of the period -- and weirdly enough, a few tracks call to mind the simple ballads and love songs on Roky Erickson's solo records.
Definitely grows on you with each listen, and still off the radar screen for 1970's private press albums.
(review taken from popsike)

Listen to four tracks here :
http://www.thestrangeexperienceofmusic.com/article-curtis-brothers-memories-1975-101731812.html

Record : Still Sealed
Cover : Exc (Still Sealed)
Price : 150,00 Euros (+ expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post office)
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DOC HOLIDAY - Lady Free (1980 US private press psych little masterpiece)

Another recent discovery !
Justen O'Brien handled engineering and mixing at his own 'Justen Other' studio, reportedly co-wrote several of the (uncredited) songs, and played bass.
With "I Dreamed I Went Sailing Last Night" we are swept into what sounds like a lost outtake from Justen O'Brien's Time Will Tell LP.
Any fan of that highly original piece of work will instantly recognize the odd nocturnal vibe, the flowing basement sound, and the lyrics about journeys of the imagination.
For a pure Justen OB buzz, this is the high point of the LP, but fact is that for its full duration, Lady Free is good or even very good.
There is a certain folk influence that combines with the '70s late-night Midwestern vibe most intriguingly, as heard on side closer "I Am Just A Spirit", which revisited some of the Justen feel as combined with a solid dose of Tom Nehls.
A tribute to Sir Thomas More (!) anglifies the folk theme, while over on side 2 cutting fuzz leads opens the door to the most rocking track, "A Friend I Have".
Moments like this may bring Michael James or even side 2 of Marcus to mind, although Doc's excellent, mellow vocals gives the music a distinct identity.
"Kathleen" takes a Pearls Before Swine approach to a melody reminiscent of Dylan's "Tomorrow Is A Long Time", with excellent use of violin, while the Donovan strain from the Thomas More tune resurfaces on another Albion-themed song about Queen Victoria.
True private press appeal arises from the combination of '60s folk, nocturnal singer-songwriter, and spooky Midwestern late '70s DIY FM rock production; had the Doc been picked up by a record label the outcome would have been completely different.
As it is, the unexpected marriage makes the album difficult to figure out at first, but with several plays a consistent, homogenous experience emerges.
Lady Free has some things in common with the Richard Kneeland LP and may appeal to the same type of '70s private press collector, once the news of Justen O'Brien's presence has been digested.
(From Acid Archives 2nd Edition)

Some excellent tracks listenable on youtube :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLX7hhdr7Bk

&

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR-tJ_CChSE

&

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0X5s9dalzQ

Don't miss this very great and rare LP !!!

Record : M-

Cover : M-

Price : Recently SOLD - I'm sorry !

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JIM PALANA - "Back in Town" (1983 US Private Folk LP)

"Back in Town" by Jim Palana, released on Drumless Records in the U.S. in 1983.
Nice and largely unknown private lp of rural SSW folk out of Massachusetts.

Another very interesting LP in my opinion.

Record : EXC
Cover : VG+
Price : 40,00 Euros ( + the expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post office)
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SKREE FOLK - "Skree Folk" (1972 UK original - Ultra rare private press Folk LP)

Skree Folk are Tom Redpath, Niall Galloway, Jimmy Proudfoot and John MacFarlane.
This is a very rare private press album that features great folk music !

Side One:
The Bonnie Ship The Diamond; Bonnie Dundee; Culloden; The Flower Of Scotland; The Battle Of Otterburn; The Dowie Dens Of Yarrow.

Side Two:
The Balina; Leezie Lidsay; Ye Jacobites By Name; The Haughs Of Cromdale; The Banks Of Sicily; The Land O’ The Leal.

This album was released by Eroica Recording Services Ltd, ERO/D/673/4ST

Listen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RVOXwBJsBs

Record: EXC
Cover : VG+
Price : 60,00 Euros ( + the expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post office)
Payment : PAYPAL only
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CHUCK AND MARY, DALE, SUE, KEN & FRIENDS - "Little Child" (1975 US Xian Folk LP)

Charles "Chuck" Smith (piano, psaltry, guitar, chimes, saxophone, recorder, tambourine, vocals), Mary Smith (guitar, vocals), Ken Sabella (Piano, organ, guitar, flute, vocals), Dale Trullinger (bass, vocals), Sue Westerfield (vocals), Dan Rice (percussion), Jim Cardarelli (dobro), Jude Spinnett (viola).

Rare Xian Folk LP from Portland, Oregon.

Record : VG++
Cover : VG+
Price : 20,00 Euros ( + the expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post office)
Payment : PAYPAL only
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HAMILTON CAMP - "Welcome to Hamilton Camp" (1969 US Great Folk LP)

On 1969's "Welcome to Hamilton Camp" LP, Hamilton Camp returned largely to his pre-folk-rock roots as a straight folksinger.
Camp played all the guitars and harmonicas and sang all the lead and background voices on this wholly acoustic record; in fact, he did everything, save for a little piano by producer Bobby Paris.
It's a curious mix of Camp originals and covers of songs both famous (by Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Peter LaFarge, and Leonard Cohen) and obscure (by Patrick Sky, Bob Neuwirth, and Peter Boyd).
Camp's brand of acoustic folk is both moody and haunting, enhanced by some reverb in the production.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-XW1TGdM7Y

Record : EXC
Cover : VG+ (ring wear, corner cut)
Price : 30,00 Euros ( + the expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post office)
Payment : PAYPAL only
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FREEDOM FIGHTER - "Freedom Fighter Lives Forever" (awesome 1982 UK private pressing)

Amazing album by this band formed by disabled musicians.

Listen :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzgmH4Gv0j8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL0cWbaf-k0 

&

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdjkS4Yvy5Y

Record: VG++
Cover : VG+
Price : 80,00 Euros ( + the expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post office)
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TREES - "Let It Out" (1979 US Private Psych Folk LP)

This has that extra cool vibe that makes it one in a hundred for obscure school related folk based but with vocals, keyboards, flute, congas, harmonica, guitar ...
they just capture an innocent vibe with titles like "It Feels So Fine To Smile", "Roll Over", "Step Right In", "Loosen Up Your Body", "Watching The Time Go By"...
amateur young girls many solidly breezy moves, sincere and cool.
Private pressing, very obscure and no connection to other bands using the name Trees.
(review from ebay seller)

I can send some mp3s when you ask me !

Record : VG++
Cover : VG++
Price : 60,00 Euros (+ expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post office)
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PAT SHERIDAN - "Pat Sheridan" (1981 US Southern Rock - Private Press LP)

Excellent Southern Psych Rock LP with very great guitars !

Listen here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYYb8FP-LnE
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icBZ6j2IPBs

Record : EXC+ (it was still sealed when I bought it and I only played it twice since)
Cover : EXC
Price : 80,00 Euros (+ expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post office)
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ROGER PETERSOHN - "Simple Times" (1982 US privately pressed LP)

Very rare US privately pressed LP by Roger Petersohn backed by full band (Guitars : Tracey Broberg & Timothy Silke, Bass : Craig Taylor, Keyboards : David Lange, Leanne Mitchell & Roger Petersohn, Drums : Rob Parks & Roger Petersohn, Saxophone : Lee Haldorsen).
From Tacoma - WA

Listen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYPgFvNtlHo

Record : Exc
Cover : Exc (still in shrink) - with the original insert
Price : 40,00 Euros (+ expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post office)
Payment : PAYPAL or Bank transfer (ask for my account number)
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com