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Artist:	WIZARDS FROM KANSAS, THE
Title:	The Wizards from Kansas
Label:	MERCURY
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	SR 61309LP

Exact repro reissue, originally issued on Mercury in 1970 -- one of the classic 2nd tier American psych albums to be released on a major label. "Recently receiving a lot of interest and rightly so, 'cause these Midwest boys blow most Bay Area groups away on their own turf. Took me a while to get into it, now I rate it among the best late '60s psych-rock LPs. Powerful hippie rock with prototype heavy moves, strong songwriting and brilliant performances -- the rhythm section is awesome. There are many good albums in the epic psych genre but this one is charged with a special spirit that creeps upon you over time. And 'Country Dawn' has to be one of the best rural rockers ever." --Patrick Lundborg, The Acid Archives

Artist:	WIZARDS FROM KANSAS, THE
Title:	The Wizards From Kansas
Label:	PHOENIX RECORDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	ASH 3010CD

Actually hailing from Kansas, The Wizards From Kansas were an obscure country-influenced outfit whose debut album featured some fine versions of classics from the period, including Buffy St. Marie's "Cod'ine," as well as some excellent originals such as "Misty Mountainside," "Country Dawn" and "She Rides With Witches." The original five-piece band enjoyed considerable local success, eventually finding themselves playing the Fillmore East, a gig which led to a number of offers of record deals which the group turned down. However, towards the end of 1969, Mercury Records finally wore them down, and the band signed to the label, with their eponymous first (and only album) appearing in the summer of 1970. During the album's recording, several of the band members decided they preferred playing jazz and duly departed to pursue their interests, leaving Mercury with a new album, but no band to promote it. Predictably, the label lost interest and the record sunk without trace. There is a lot of fine stuff on this album, which is both extremely collectable and highly recommended. This numbered, limited edition CD is housed in a unique card wallet.

Artist:	WIZARDS FROM KANSAS, THE
Title:	The Wizards From Kansas
Label:	SUNBEAM RECORDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	SBR 5092CD

This quintet's sole album -- a legendary set of West Coast-style ballroom psych -- disappeared into obscurity on its original release in October 1970. It makes its definitive appearance here, with nine rare, previously-unreleased bonus tracks, detailed liner notes and photos that are sure to give a kick to collectors worldwide. Bonus tracks include a cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower" recorded in the band's basement in 1969, plus alternate studio versions of songs from the album.

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