Fairy Tale Archives: vinyl

Amazing Dope Tales EP

On October 29, 2013, a small independent record label by the name of Eschatone Records, issued a limited edition, three track vinyl EP of demo recordings from Jobriath's never-before-released studio sessions at Electric Lady studios, circa mid 1971. This material has only a dash of the Broadway stylized glitter rock that the singer would become better identified with, and can be more appropriately linked to the denim strands of rootsy psychedelia personified by the New York production of his stint in the hippie musical, 'Hair.'

In 2001, the demo reel containing songs from the unreleased Electric Lady LP were auctioned and sold on Ebay, to record executive Lisa Fancher (source: The Jobriath Fan Collective, March 31, 2004 archive)

The B-side of this EP contains songs from a soulful, independent band who go by the name of The Sevendys.

All photos appearing in this blog entry were originally uploaded to Facebook on November 29, 2013.

Columbia Test Pressing Of Jobriath's Debut LP (from the vault's of intergalactic pilot, Ygarr Ygarrist)

This is a Columbia test pressing of Jobriath's first album given to founding Zolar X member, Ygarr Ygarrist during an August 1974 show at West Hollywood's Troubadour Club. I won this record on Ebay in 2009.

Jobriath's name is inscribed on the far, upper left hand corner of the Columbia test pressing. The cardboard sleeve is also adorned with charming, whimsical doodles from various members of Zolar X.

All photos and their accompanying text appearing in this blog entry were originally uploaded to Facebook on November 29, 2013.

Jobriath Discography 101

Pidgeon LP (DJ Promo Copy, 1969)

Here's my water-damaged copy of the Pidgeon album. This is an old radio promo copy with forty odd years of ring wear on the cardboard sleeve. The record inside is in great shape and plays wonderfully.

Pidgeon's sole LP is a gatefold record, featuring some far out, psychedelic flourishes.

I bought my Jobriath LP from a Danish seller on Musicstack, while I was still attending high school. The amount of money I invested was a bit extravagant. I think the grand total for this record was around fifty-four dollars.The grandiose, gatefold record is reasonably worn, US pressing. The vinyl contained within is pristine. I have since vowed never to spend anything above a budget of fifteen dollars on a vinyl record, unless it contains material by any artist that I truly respect. I believe it is quite safe to say that I would pool my savings on any new Jobriath releases.