LP: COLD BLOOD: LYDIA PENSE AND COLD BLOOD
Item History & Price
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Cold Blood: Lydia Pense and Cold BloodFACTORY SEALED LPFormat: Sealed LP
Country: U.S.A.
Record Company & Release Number: ABC: ABCD-917
Original release date/year: 1976
Bar Code: NONE
Condition of the cover: Mint
Condition of the record: Sealed - Assumed Mint
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds, 2 ounces
My inventory number: 206118
Notes: Gatefold cover
Please contact me if you have any difficulty viewing the photos.
The Sealed LP shown in the photos is th...e exact one being sold.
I DO NOT END ANY OF MY AUCTIONS EARLY. PLEASE DON'T ASK (unless you are willing to offer enough to pay off my mortgage.Songs
We came down here & cold blood smokin’ (medley)I get off on youDrink the wind I got happinessFeel the fireLet me be the oneBack here againI live you more than you’ll ever knowBlinded by loveIt takes a lot of good lovin’
Credits
Raul Matute: KeyboardsJohn Notar: EngineerLydia Pense: VocalsMichael Sasaki: GuitarCold Blood: Main PerformerDomingo Balinton: BassMahttps:// Haskett: Trumpet, VocalsHarvey Hughes: DrumsDanny Hull: SaeBayAPI - Phantaz LPsophone, VocalsSkip Konte: Synthesizer
Album Review
A slight improvement over Lydia from two years earlier, this album's material is somewhat uneven...The highlights are by outsiders -- "Drink the Wine" by Nicholas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, and "Blinded By Love" by Allen Toussaint...Singer Lydia Pense still sounds great seven years after the band's debut album, and Cold Blood has rarely sounded as comfortable with its preferred white funk sound. The Al Kooper-penned "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" gives the sultry Pense a chance to lay out and wrap herself around a slow groove for a change. ~ Mark Allan, All Music Guide
Biography
Cold Blood biography by Paul Collins, All Music Guide
A San Francisco-based R&B band originally formed by guitarist Larry Field as the "New Invaders" in the wake of the Summer of Love, Cold Blood had the key elements of strong female vocalist, a fine guitarist, and a powerful horn section. After successful gigs at Golden Gate Park and at the Fillmore, they were signed by impresario Bill Graham to his new San Francisco Records label, on which they released their self-titled debut in 1969. Four more albums followed over the next five years -- in fact, later efforts boasted the production and musical contributions of Steve Cropper -- but all were hamstrung by Graham's underhanded distribution deals with Columbia and Atlantic.Though the debut's single "You've Got Me Humming" crawled up to number 52 on the American charts, Cold Blood seemed doomed to labor in the shadow of bands like Tower of Power, Chicago, and especially Janis Joplin. The latter comparison became endemic among critics; for although blues belter joined Field's band as its youngest member -- she had formerly been, of all things, a childhood national rollerskating champion -- her magnetic stage presence established her as the band's central force. Eventually, the band billed itself as Lydia Pense With Cold Blood, and even released an album simply titled Lydia. Joplin sensed a kindred soul; after screaming at Cold Blood for scooping her on a blistering cover of "Piece of My Heart, " she warmed to Pense enough to give her a swig of Southern Comfort.After hitting increasingly lower tier venues in San Francisco by the late '70s, Cold Blood disbanded for most of the next decade; Pense focused her energies on child rearing. By the late '80s, the band slowly awoke from its long sleep, and they began regular features on California's festival and fair circuit. A 1998 return to their Fillmore stomping ground brought out the band's faithful.
This Sealed LP came from a record store called "Phantasmagoria" which was located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Phantasmagoria went out of business in 1978. I purchased most of their unsold inventory some years later when I owned "Music Madness" - a new & used record store in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.Phantasmagoria used round colored stickers to indicate the price of the albums. They had a chart on the wall with the color sticker combinations for the customers to use so they knew the price of the albums. Most of the albums still have these stickers on them, and in some rare cases, the stickers are written on. Some of the records have prices on them. This is the price you would have paid for the record in 1978 if you would have bought it at Phantasmagoria. Please don't confuse these prices with their current value.All Sealed LP(s) are being sold as collector's items and cannot be returned due to manufacturer's defects. It may be almost impossible to replace many of the sealed albums that I am selling.If I list an album as "New", but not sealed, it is because the album is probably an import or from a small USA record company. Back in the 70's, many imported albums were not sealed by the record companies, and the importers/distrubutors did not spend the time or money to seal them before being sent to the stores. I will not knowingly misrepresent an album as new if I have any doubts.
All pictures are of the exact Sealed LP being sold.I always leave feedback before your item ships. Please consider leaving feedback for me after you have had a chance to inspect and enjoy your purchase.Please avoid questions on the last day of the auction. I might not have enough time to give you an answer before the auction ends.All reviews, credits and artist biographies are from All Music Guide. If you haven't been to their web site, you have to check it out. It's one of the most comprehensive music references on the internet. In some cases, credits may include reissue (CD) information. Obviously any credits referenced to CDs do not apply to this album release.
Shipping and pick-up
Your Sealed LP(s) will be shipped within 2 business days after I receive your cleared payment. When possible, if payments are made by 2 PM Eastern time, I will try to send your package the same day if my local Post Office is open.
I photograph all packages before taking them to the Post Office to confirm their condition prior to being handed over to the Post Office. Damage to your package after being handed over to the postal system will not be my responsibility. If you are concerned about damage during shipping, consider upgrading to Priority Mail. It includes free insurance.
If you have ANY special shipping requirements (extra padding, oversized boxes, etc., you must let me know BEFORE making your payment. The pre-calculated cost of your shipping is based my standard packaging (new boxes, padded envelopes, etc.).
WITHIN U.S.A. The default shipping is Media Mail. You can opt to pay extra for for Priority Mail if you choose. Priority Mail is faster and includes free insurance. Pick-up is fine with me, but be prepared to pay by cash. E-mail me to setup a time and place that is convenient for the both of us.
OUTSIDE U.S.A. International Shipping is calculated by the weight of your package. If you purchase multiple items, please wait until after all the auctions end for eBay to send an invoice. I cannot ship by International First Class if it is not available to your country. The USPS discontinued this service to several countries. If it is not an available option, I will send a revised invoice with the least expensive option available to your country. This is non-negotiable because I have no control over the shipping options and rates to your country. The buyer is responsible for all customs regulations and fees in their own country. I will declare the value of all items at $10 each on the Customs Form. Please let me know if you want the actual winning bid price listed on the Customs Form. This is something to consider if you think there is a potential for damage or loss of your package. Insurance (if purchased by the buyer)will only reimburse you for the actual declared value.I collect Grand Funk Railroad's music and memorabilia. If you think you might have something to trade for this item, let me know well before the auction ends. I normally do not end an auction early, but I will make an exception if we can work out some sort of trade for something that I can add to my Grand Funk collection.
If you also collect Grand Funk, let me know if you have anything that you might want to sell or trade. I am always looking to add something new to my collection.
Country: U.S.A.
Record Company & Release Number: ABC: ABCD-917
Original release date/year: 1976
Bar Code: NONE
Condition of the cover: Mint
Condition of the record: Sealed - Assumed Mint
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds, 2 ounces
My inventory number: 206118
Notes: Gatefold cover
Please contact me if you have any difficulty viewing the photos.
The Sealed LP shown in the photos is th...e exact one being sold.
I DO NOT END ANY OF MY AUCTIONS EARLY. PLEASE DON'T ASK (unless you are willing to offer enough to pay off my mortgage.Songs
We came down here & cold blood smokin’ (medley)I get off on youDrink the wind I got happinessFeel the fireLet me be the oneBack here againI live you more than you’ll ever knowBlinded by loveIt takes a lot of good lovin’
Credits
Raul Matute: KeyboardsJohn Notar: EngineerLydia Pense: VocalsMichael Sasaki: GuitarCold Blood: Main PerformerDomingo Balinton: BassMahttps:// Haskett: Trumpet, VocalsHarvey Hughes: DrumsDanny Hull: SaeBayAPI - Phantaz LPsophone, VocalsSkip Konte: Synthesizer
Album Review
A slight improvement over Lydia from two years earlier, this album's material is somewhat uneven...The highlights are by outsiders -- "Drink the Wine" by Nicholas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, and "Blinded By Love" by Allen Toussaint...Singer Lydia Pense still sounds great seven years after the band's debut album, and Cold Blood has rarely sounded as comfortable with its preferred white funk sound. The Al Kooper-penned "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" gives the sultry Pense a chance to lay out and wrap herself around a slow groove for a change. ~ Mark Allan, All Music Guide
Biography
Cold Blood biography by Paul Collins, All Music Guide
A San Francisco-based R&B band originally formed by guitarist Larry Field as the "New Invaders" in the wake of the Summer of Love, Cold Blood had the key elements of strong female vocalist, a fine guitarist, and a powerful horn section. After successful gigs at Golden Gate Park and at the Fillmore, they were signed by impresario Bill Graham to his new San Francisco Records label, on which they released their self-titled debut in 1969. Four more albums followed over the next five years -- in fact, later efforts boasted the production and musical contributions of Steve Cropper -- but all were hamstrung by Graham's underhanded distribution deals with Columbia and Atlantic.Though the debut's single "You've Got Me Humming" crawled up to number 52 on the American charts, Cold Blood seemed doomed to labor in the shadow of bands like Tower of Power, Chicago, and especially Janis Joplin. The latter comparison became endemic among critics; for although blues belter joined Field's band as its youngest member -- she had formerly been, of all things, a childhood national rollerskating champion -- her magnetic stage presence established her as the band's central force. Eventually, the band billed itself as Lydia Pense With Cold Blood, and even released an album simply titled Lydia. Joplin sensed a kindred soul; after screaming at Cold Blood for scooping her on a blistering cover of "Piece of My Heart, " she warmed to Pense enough to give her a swig of Southern Comfort.After hitting increasingly lower tier venues in San Francisco by the late '70s, Cold Blood disbanded for most of the next decade; Pense focused her energies on child rearing. By the late '80s, the band slowly awoke from its long sleep, and they began regular features on California's festival and fair circuit. A 1998 return to their Fillmore stomping ground brought out the band's faithful.
This Sealed LP came from a record store called "Phantasmagoria" which was located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Phantasmagoria went out of business in 1978. I purchased most of their unsold inventory some years later when I owned "Music Madness" - a new & used record store in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.Phantasmagoria used round colored stickers to indicate the price of the albums. They had a chart on the wall with the color sticker combinations for the customers to use so they knew the price of the albums. Most of the albums still have these stickers on them, and in some rare cases, the stickers are written on. Some of the records have prices on them. This is the price you would have paid for the record in 1978 if you would have bought it at Phantasmagoria. Please don't confuse these prices with their current value.All Sealed LP(s) are being sold as collector's items and cannot be returned due to manufacturer's defects. It may be almost impossible to replace many of the sealed albums that I am selling.If I list an album as "New", but not sealed, it is because the album is probably an import or from a small USA record company. Back in the 70's, many imported albums were not sealed by the record companies, and the importers/distrubutors did not spend the time or money to seal them before being sent to the stores. I will not knowingly misrepresent an album as new if I have any doubts.
All pictures are of the exact Sealed LP being sold.I always leave feedback before your item ships. Please consider leaving feedback for me after you have had a chance to inspect and enjoy your purchase.Please avoid questions on the last day of the auction. I might not have enough time to give you an answer before the auction ends.All reviews, credits and artist biographies are from All Music Guide. If you haven't been to their web site, you have to check it out. It's one of the most comprehensive music references on the internet. In some cases, credits may include reissue (CD) information. Obviously any credits referenced to CDs do not apply to this album release.
Shipping and pick-up
Your Sealed LP(s) will be shipped within 2 business days after I receive your cleared payment. When possible, if payments are made by 2 PM Eastern time, I will try to send your package the same day if my local Post Office is open.
I photograph all packages before taking them to the Post Office to confirm their condition prior to being handed over to the Post Office. Damage to your package after being handed over to the postal system will not be my responsibility. If you are concerned about damage during shipping, consider upgrading to Priority Mail. It includes free insurance.
If you have ANY special shipping requirements (extra padding, oversized boxes, etc., you must let me know BEFORE making your payment. The pre-calculated cost of your shipping is based my standard packaging (new boxes, padded envelopes, etc.).
WITHIN U.S.A. The default shipping is Media Mail. You can opt to pay extra for for Priority Mail if you choose. Priority Mail is faster and includes free insurance. Pick-up is fine with me, but be prepared to pay by cash. E-mail me to setup a time and place that is convenient for the both of us.
OUTSIDE U.S.A. International Shipping is calculated by the weight of your package. If you purchase multiple items, please wait until after all the auctions end for eBay to send an invoice. I cannot ship by International First Class if it is not available to your country. The USPS discontinued this service to several countries. If it is not an available option, I will send a revised invoice with the least expensive option available to your country. This is non-negotiable because I have no control over the shipping options and rates to your country. The buyer is responsible for all customs regulations and fees in their own country. I will declare the value of all items at $10 each on the Customs Form. Please let me know if you want the actual winning bid price listed on the Customs Form. This is something to consider if you think there is a potential for damage or loss of your package. Insurance (if purchased by the buyer)will only reimburse you for the actual declared value.I collect Grand Funk Railroad's music and memorabilia. If you think you might have something to trade for this item, let me know well before the auction ends. I normally do not end an auction early, but I will make an exception if we can work out some sort of trade for something that I can add to my Grand Funk collection.
If you also collect Grand Funk, let me know if you have anything that you might want to sell or trade. I am always looking to add something new to my collection.
