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Artist:	WIZARDS FROM KANSAS, THE
Title:	The Wizards from Kansas
Label:	MERCURY
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
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 gatefold card wallet.

Artist:	WIZARDS FROM KANSAS, THE
Title:	Wizards From Kansas
Label:	WORLD PSYCHEDELIA (WORLD'S LEADING TERRORIST STATE)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	WPC6 8465

2002 reissue. "West coast via the Midwest, The Wizards From Kansas sole album (Mercury/1970) is a solid mix of choice covers('High Flying Bird', 'Codine') and original compositions in the classic twin-guitar style of groups such as Quicksilver or Tripsichord. Regardless of the band's origins, their heads were firmly planted in San Francisco, going so far as to bring in noted SF session man Mark Naftalin for keyboard textures. World Psychedelia is pleased to add this rare release to its catalog, in superb fidelity."

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