ThorinshieldSelf titled LP Philips 600-251 - Stereo pressing original grey labelRun off grooves read; PHS6600251A - M1 on side 1 and PHS600251B-M1 on side 2 and he mysteriously-named Thorinshield released an album and two singles in 1968 which, though they sank without trace, are now prized by fans of so-called 'sunshine pop'. Their roots lay in Los Angeles, where drummer Terry Hand had played in numerous surf bands, as well as recording two singles with Everpresent Fullness. Bassist Bobby Ray, meanwhile, was a seasoned session player who had participated in Donovan’s legendary May 1966 sessions in LA, resulting in songs including the classic Season Of The Witch. They teamed up with guitarist James Ray in 1967, and Smith and Ray began to write commercial songs together that reflected an interest in both folk and psychedelia. contains;Life is a DreamBrave New World Wrong My FriendHere TodayPleasure Time The Best of It Daydreaming Light That Love Brings Prelude to a Postlude One Girl Collage of AttitudesSleeve is EX, no flaws to speak of punch hole in upper R corner - promo? Record is EX, Beautiful Shine, Clean! possibly unplayed. There is a line from the label out into perhaps the last 4-6 grooves that pop - otherwise there are no flaws. Original owner seemed to have a connection to Philips / Mercuryas many of these ORIGINAL LPs have punch holes, or other promo marks on them, and they don't appear tohave ever been played. A BEAUTIFUL, ORIGINAL COPY!!Impossible to find in this condition!
