{"product_id":"david-axelrod-song-of-innocence-lp-original-stereo-pressing-st-2982","title":"David Axelrod – Song of Innocence LP | Original Stereo Pressing | ST 2982","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Axelrod’s groundbreaking 1968 debut, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSong of Innocence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a remarkable fusion of psychedelic soul, jazz, funk, and orchestral experimentation. Inspired by William Blake’s celebrated collection of poetry, Axelrod created a richly layered instrumental masterpiece that was years ahead of its time. Featuring dramatic arrangements, deep grooves, and adventurous studio production, this influential album has become a favorite among adventurous record collectors, sample hunters, and fans of left-field sounds. A fascinating and distinctive piece of late-1960s musical innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e David Axelrod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Song of Innocence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1968\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capitol Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ST 2982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead-Wax Matrix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ST1-2982-H1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Stereo Pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Psychedelic Soul \/ Jazz-Funk \/ Orchestral Pop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl: Very Strong VG (Visual) \/ Solid VG+ (Play Tested)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vinyl is in very strong VG visual condition. The record has been play tested and plays at a solid VG+, with only minimal background noise during quieter passages. No loud pops or skips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve: VG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover shows moderate ring wear, along with a few small chips of missing print here and there. The rear cover has the name “Groves” written in script in black Sharpie in the upper-right corner. The spine and edges show some general wear, but there are no seam splits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vinyl is currently housed in an inner sleeve and will be shipped outside the outer sleeve to help protect the record and cover during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour record will be carefully packed and shipped within 24 hours of purchase. I will respond promptly to any questions and will be happy to provide further photographs upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Add This to Your Collection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Axelrod’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSong of Innocence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a landmark in experimental late-1960s music, bringing together orchestral arrangements, heavy rhythms, psychedelic textures, and jazz-influenced grooves. Its innovative production and distinctive sound would later resonate with hip-hop producers and sample-based musicians, introducing Axelrod’s work to a new generation of listeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn essential consideration for collectors of psychedelic soul, jazz-funk, and adventurous studio recordings, this original stereo pressing offers the opportunity to own a fascinating piece of musical history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinyl Deluxe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67670178660488,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0931\/3160\/files\/1000019338.jpg?v=1792024507","url":"https:\/\/vinyldeluxe.com\/products\/david-axelrod-song-of-innocence-lp-original-stereo-pressing-st-2982","provider":"Vinyl Deluxe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}