All records are ORIGINAL 45, no reissues.
Sleeve graded first, then record.
All soundclips are taken from the proposed record.
See bottom of the page for Grading System, Postage and Order infos.
PRO CROMAGNUM (SAPIENS)
"Neurotic Saga / A whiter shade of pale" (Polydor FR 1967)
Here is one of the Ultimate 60's French Psych Freakbeat record ! PRO CROMAGNUM also know as PROCUULARUM, LES PAPYVORES or BUDDY BADGE MONTEZUMA was a french studio band who produced some monster Freakbeat Psych tracks which are very sought after these days. Just Listen to "Neurotic Saga" and you will understand how great is this record: wild organ freakout, fuzz riffs all over, powerful vocals. This is the english version of "Le papyvore" comped on WIZZZ Vol.1
VG+ / VG
78 euros
RECORD GRADING SYSTEM
MINT (M): The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD (VG): The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR (F): The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR (P): The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
(+) or (-) indicates slightly better or worse condition for each grade.
NC indicates "No cover sleeve", the record comes with a white paper sleeve.
CS indicates the original "Company Sleeve".
ORDER INSTRUCTIONS
Send your order and adress to contact@tryptic-records.com
Once your order is received, the postage fee is calculated strictly on the French Post Office Shipping Costs.
Registered parcel on demand only. Worldwide shipping from France.
Paiement via PAYPAL.
LES CHARLOTS
"Je dis n'importe quoi / Quand je pense à toi / Psychose (toujours) / Pas de problemes" (Vogue FR 1966)
LES PROBLEMES became LES CHARLOTS in the late '66 and they will enjoy a very popular career in the 70's as a comic group. This is their very first EP under this new name (first original cover with "Chauffe Marcel" written on it). Just dig this killer 60's Mod Jerk Freakbeat Instro (Quand je pense à toi).
G+ (damaged sleeve see scan) / VG+
28 euros
THE PETARDS
"Pictures / My world" (Liberty GR 1970)
German late 60's Heavy Psych sounding very british-like.
EX- / VG++
20 euros
STELLA
"Pourquoi pas moi / Douée pour la récré / Les parents twist / Vingt ans" (Vogue FR 1963 Test Pressing)
Test Pressing of the first record of STELLA, the well-known French 60's Freakbeat Mod girl. These first recordings are more into Twist yéyé sound than real Mod Beat, but among all the french yéyé crap, STELLA offers here decent songs with some delightful nasty teen vocals. Only few copies exist of this gem.
nc / VG+
115 euros
THE WHO
"Happy Jack / I've been away" (Reaction UK 1966)
Rare original release of some Classic UK 60's Ultra Mod Beat.
VG-(cs) / VG-
20 euros
THE YARDBIRDS
"Over under sideways down / Jeff's boogie" (Epic US 1966)
Rare US edition of THE YARBIRDS with a very nice sleeve.
G+ / EX
36 euros
THE TROGGS
"Y no me puedo controlar / Damelo / Es demassiado tarde / Hi Hi Hazel" (Page One MEX 1970)
Mega Rare Mexican EP with a unique picture sleeve. UK 60's Mod Beat.
EX / VG-
45 euros
THE SPENCER DAVIS GROUP
"Don't want you no more / Time seller" (Fontana FR 1967)
Very Rare french release of the SPENCER DAVIS GROUP, straight 60's Mod Beat for fine amateurs.
VG / VG++
32 euros
THE UNCHAYNED MINDS
"Going back to Miami / We can't go on this way" (Buddah US 1968)
Great 60's Garage Punk combo from Wisconsin. Primitive snotty lyrics stick on an hypnotic Farfisa riff.
ns / VG++
35 euros
LES EXTREMES
"J'ai rien a perdre / Je ne sais pas" (Vogue FR 1968)
Very nice French 60's Pop Jerk Mod Beat. Uncomped yet.
VG / EX-
42 euros
LES PORTES-CLEFS
"Les porte-clefs (keyringkiss) / J'ai toujours le porte-clefs" (CBS FR 196x)
Yeah ! Another killer 60's French Fuzz Freakbeat record. Highly recommended to shake your dancefloor up and down, great organ break, fuzzy guitar, crazy lyrics. Comped on the rare boot "Ô TOI BEATNICK". Pretty difficult to find nowadays.
VG- (damaged corner) / VG-
56 euros
THE SHADOWS OF KNIGHT
"Sing Potato Chip" (Auravision US 1967)
Super rare advertissement 5" flexi cardboard record including an interview and the legendary "Potato Chip" hymn. Comped on PEBBLES Vol.1. Munchy potato chip, that’s for sure.
nc / VG-
35 euros
THE SHOCKING BLUE
"Blossom lady / Is this a dream ?" (Polydor JP 1971)
Rare early 70's Japanese release of the best Dutch Freakbeat Pop (ex-MOTIONS) featuring the deep soulful voice of Mariska Veres.
EX / VG+
30 euros
THE SEEDS
"A thousand shadows / March of the flower children" (GNP Crescendo US 1967)
Taken from their 3rd LP "Future", two awesome psychedelic songs coming directly from the weird mind of SKY SAXON.
Wurlitzer organ a gogo, driving beat, haunting vocals, raw fuzz.
nc / VG+
25 euros
OST VIVRE LA NUIT
"Vivre la nuit / Voici le jour" (Philips JP 1967)
Very sought-after original soundtrack composed by CLAUDE BOLLING for a french movie featuring SERGE GAINSBOURG as an actor. Mega rare japanese release.
EX / VG+
69 euros
THE ZOMBIES
"Time of the season / I'll call you mine" (CBS NL 1969)
Dutch late 60's repress of this all-time killer classic UK Freakbeat Mod destroyer.
VG / EX
30 euros
LES TETES BLANCHES
"RPM 6000 / A la planche" (Meteor CAN 1964)
Second original SP of the famous 60's Jerk band from Quebec who will become LES HOU-LOPS in the mid-60's.
Please note it is not the original sleeve but a color xerox copy. Very rare item.
nc / VG+
26 euros
THE DAVE CLARK FIVE
"I've got to have a reason / Good time woman" (Epic US 1967)
60's UK Mod Freakbeat. Rare US release.
VG+ / VG+
25 euros
THE PAUPERS
"Magic People / Black thank you package" (Verve US 1967)
Fantastic 60's Canadian Sunshine Fuzz Psych.
nc / EX
20 euros
THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN
"Dancing in the street" (North American Music US 1974 Promo copy)
Not to be confused with the 60's West Coast Psych combo, here is an awesome US Teen Mod Soul band covering the classic song from Marvin Gaye. Great stuff.
VG / EX
15 euros
THE EASYBEATS
"Saturday night / Who'll be the one" (United Artists NL 1967)
Rare Dutch pressing of two killer tracks from the best Australian 60's freakbeat combo produced by SHEL TALMY.
cs / VG
14 euros
THE 1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY
"Simon says / Reflections from the looking glass" (Columbia JP 1968)
If you dig the Super K productions, the 60's US Bubblegum Empire, you already know the psychedelic side of the 1910 FRUITGUM CO. Side A is their classic hit while sibe B brings a sophisticated psych song far from Bubblegum. This is an original Japanese SP with an ultra psychedelic sleeve. Very rare unique record.
VG+ / EX
55 euros
THE JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
"Ballad of you & me & Pooneil / Two Heads (part of Schizoforest Love Suite)" (RCA US 1967)
No need to present the ultimate 60's West Coast Psych masters from San Francisco. Two great psychedelic tracks from their 3rd LP "After Bathing At Baxters". Great stuff as usual.
nc / VG+
18 euros
THE GOLDEN CUPS
"Honmoku Blues / Sand of 4 gramme" (Capitol JP 1969)
The best 60's Japanese Garage band along with THE MOPS. Original Japanese record.
EX / EX-
70 euros
SHOCKING BLUE
"Never marry a railroad man / Roll engine roll" (Polydor JP 1970)
Another rare early 70's Japanese release of the best Dutch Freakbeat Pop band (ex-MOTIONS) featuring the deep soulful voice of Mariska Veres.
EX / EX-
34 euros
SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS
"I put a spell on you / Little demon" (Epic Série Gemini FR 1968)
French late 60's reissue of the first SP of SCREAMIN' JAY from 1956. Classic R'n'R Voodoo manisfesto.
F / G+
10 euros
ESTHER GALIL
"Le jour se lève / Je t'aime à mort" (Barclay FR 1971)
Monster heavy Freakbeat Psych destroyer on B-side.
VG- / VG+
10 euros
MAC DAVIS
"I protest / Bad scene" (Capitol US 1965)
Produced by JOE SOUTH, novelty protest songs close to COUNTRY JOE & THE FISH.
nc / VG
10 euros
JOSE SALCY
"Le perroquet de la chanson / Moi, je tutoies les anges / La fille de papier / Sandra" (RCA Victor FR 1968)
Rare EP of JOSE SALCY ("je bois trop", "j'en parlerai à mon cheval", ...) produced by JEAN-PIERRE MASSIERA at the Studio SEM in Nice. Top WIZZZ.
EX / EX
68 euros
JEAN-PIERRE ALLANE
"Taille 42 / I want you (Je t'ai dans mon coeur)" (Disc AZ CAN 1968) Promo copy
Canadian Psych Pop Jerk orchestred by the famous french composer JEAN-CLAUDE VANNIER.
nc / EX
16 euros
5 GENTLEMEN / NEIL CHRISTIAN / MICHEL ORSO / BEN E.KING
Promo sampler (Riviera FR 1967)
Rare 4 tracks promo EP from the french label Riviera Records including the "Qu'as tu Katioucha ?" by 5 GENTLEMEN, "Two at a time" by NEIL CHRISTIAN & THE CRUSADERS, "Ma vérité" by MICHEL ORSO, and "What is Soul !" by BEN E.KING.
nc / EX
38 euros
