Interesting Ebay find

[bgas]

BBs Live at The Spectrum  4/18/1980   on three 15IPS reels: 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reel-to-Reel-15ips-MASTER-TAPE-THE-BEACH-BOYS-LIVE-AT-THE-SPECTRUM-4-18-1980-/141219365047     

[guitarfool2002]

BBs Live at The Spectrum  4/18/1980   on three 15IPS reels: 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reel-to-Reel-15ips-MASTER-TAPE-THE-BEACH-BOYS-LIVE-AT-THE-SPECTRUM-4-18-1980-/141219365047     

Holy Cow! That's awesome. The auction makes a claim of this being the first concert ever broadcast from Philly's "Spectrum", and that may be so but it seems a little off because The Spectrum had been hosting concerts with all of the major acts (now the 'legends') of rock music, soul music, etc throughout the 70's. Was this really the first live broadcast from there, in 1980? I'm suspicious considering the sheer volume of photos and other Spectrum memorabilia you can find on various "tribute" websites and pages since the Spectrum was demolished. I'll have to look into that a bit more, it really doesn't matter much but still...

Note as well: Stephen Desper listed on the tape box as one of the engineers.

[guitarfool2002]

One more little correction about the listing: The DJ mentioned was Ed Sciaky (pronounced Shock-ee), he was on WIOQ at the time along with DJ's like David Dye who now hosts "World Cafe". Progressive FM rock station in the late 70's, Sciaky was pretty well-known even outside Philly with his associations with Springsteen and others. He had a cool show on 94 WYSP in the 80's and early 90's called the Sunday Night Alternative, where he'd basically do his version of free-form FM radio and spin whatever he wanted, and that included some deep cuts by the Beach Boys that at that time you just didn't hear on FM. WYSP from about 88-92 was as good of a rock station as I've ever heard.

I just mention that to correct the spelling, and also to point out that a larger number than some would assume of rock DJ's like Ed Sciaky in the 70's themselves may have been fans and champions of the Beach Boys would play them if they had a more free-form show format while the radio stations guys like Ed worked for and their networks may not have played the band as much as they should have. There was a disconnect between DJ's who knew good music versus their station management deciding what their demo wanted to hear. Art versus commerce.

[Mikie]

Note as well: Stephen Desper listed on the tape box as one of the engineers.

I remember Steve once talked about being asked by The Beach Boys to record this concert.  It's probably somewhere on this board.

[bgas]

The Wilson Project book for $10 ( Buy It Now) 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-WILSON-PROJECt-McParland-RARE-BEACH-BOYS-BRIAN-WILSON-GARY-USHER-09163855-/111302776653   

[Sheriff John Stone]

BBs Live at The Spectrum  4/18/1980   on three 15IPS reels: 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reel-to-Reel-15ips-MASTER-TAPE-THE-BEACH-BOYS-LIVE-AT-THE-SPECTRUM-4-18-1980-/141219365047     

Holy Cow! That's awesome. The auction makes a claim of this being the first concert ever broadcast from Philly's "Spectrum", and that may be so but it seems a little off because The Spectrum had been hosting concerts with all of the major acts (now the 'legends') of rock music, soul music, etc throughout the 70's. Was this really the first live broadcast from there, in 1980? I'm suspicious considering the sheer volume of photos and other Spectrum memorabilia you can find on various "tribute" websites and pages since the Spectrum was demolished. I'll have to look into that a bit more, it really doesn't matter much but still...

Note as well: Stephen Desper listed on the tape box as one of the engineers.

I was at this concert. Good show, the band rocked, but Brian wasn't very active. He barely sang but played good, consistent piano. One of the highlights, believe it or not, was "Long Tall Texan" - requested by Brian Wilson!

I then obtained a cassette of the concert. It included an interview conducted by Ed Sciaky almost right after the show ended. First up was Bruce Johnston, who was very positive and enthusiastic. He praised "Livin' With A Heartache", and said that it would be their next single. And then, guess who comes barreling into the interview? Brian Wilson. He sounded excited, maybe too excited if you know what I mean. He kept sniffing and you could almost envision him constantly wiping his nose.

[bringahorseinhere?]

BBs Live at The Spectrum  4/18/1980   on three 15IPS reels: 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reel-to-Reel-15ips-MASTER-TAPE-THE-BEACH-BOYS-LIVE-AT-THE-SPECTRUM-4-18-1980-/141219365047     

the ebay listing ended early.... I emailed to ask why, and the seller said he was contacted by someone who claimed they owned the rights
to the material....

so there ya go!

RickB

[bgas]

Here's one I got from Ebay about 6 months ago.  It was described as needing the frame repaired, along with the back paper; unfortunately for me, the seller neglected to bother doing any packaging for safety. They wrapped it in brown paper and put it in the mail. When I received it, I could hear pieces of glass sliding around inside. Needless to say, it did some major damage, scratchinig the record and nicking the matting!  
   Seller didn't offer a partial refund, only a full refund If I sent it back. As I only paid $100 with shipping, I decided to keep it as-is.  

All original; the frame is now, I think, the least part of the damage....    Still worth it, but not near as nice as it should have been!

[alf wiedersehen]

Here's one I got from Ebay about 6 months ago.  It was described as needing the frame repaired, along with the back paper; unfortunately for me, the seller neglected to bother doing any packaging for safety. They wrapped it in brown paper and put it in the mail. When I received it, I could hear pieces of glass sliding around inside. Needless to say, it did some major damage, scratchinig the record and nicking the matting! 
   Seller didn't offer a partial refund, only a full refund If I sent it back. As I only paid $100 with shipping, I decided to keep it as-is. 

All original; the frame is now, I think, the least part of the damage....    Still worth it, but not near as nice as it should have been!

           

Wow, that's incredible.
So sad to hear about the glass scratching the record. I actually said "Oh, no!" out loud to my computer screen.

[SMiLE Brian]

Thats really cool Bgas, when does your museum open?

[bgas]

Thats really cool Bgas, when does your museum open?

What will I be able to charge the three that might show up every year?

[punkinhead]

Thats really cool Bgas, when does your museum open?

What will I be able to charge the three that might show up every year?

I'll take an annual pass

[The Shift]

Great piece of history Bgas, whatever its state. Dealer should be struck off tho'…

[Alan Smith]

Thats really cool Bgas, when does your museum open?

What will I be able to charge the three that might show up every year?

Free entry, but exit only on payment of suggested donation at descretion of proprietor.

Cool stuff, man, thanks for showing the picture.

[SMiLE Brian]

Thats really cool Bgas, when does your museum open?

What will I be able to charge the three that might show up every year?

Does Mikie get a lifetime pass?

[bgas]

Thats really cool Bgas, when does your museum open?

What will I be able to charge the three that might show up every year?

Does Mikie get a lifetime pass?

I'm sending Mikie alot of passes, but he won't use them...

[leggo of my ego]

Is that one of the Gold Records that Brian tried to give to Hal? 

[bgas]

Is that one of the Gold Records that Brian tried to give to Hal? 

Nope. That paticular one is for sale at Rockaway, asking price $15,000.
 I'm a bit surprised, as I thought it would have "presented to Brian Wilson", but it's just like mine( better condition, of course) 
 http://www.rockaway.com/online/online/title.php?ItemID=23575

[bringahorseinhere?]

wow!   here's a bargain vinyl lovers, check out this very rare collection of original sealed Lp's..... I love the 'buy it now' price...

this guy MUST be joking right? 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEACH-BOYS-LPs-Original-SEALED-Collection-RARE-/390792329391?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5afd09b8af

RickB

[bgas]

wow!   here's a bargain vinyl lovers, check out this very rare collection of original sealed Lp's..... I love the 'buy it now' price...

this guy MUST be joking right? 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEACH-BOYS-LPs-Original-SEALED-Collection-RARE-/390792329391?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5afd09b8af

RickB

Theres always somebody on ebay with an idiotic price. 
That said, I've never seen a copy of In Concert with that promo sticker;   Sure would like to have one of those!!

[LeeDempsey]

Chris, that's got to be a South African pressing doesn't it?  They were only known as "The Flames" with an "s" down there.  Plus the catalog prefix of "RRV" is weird.

Lee

[guitarfool2002]

I'm sorry if I offend the seller, but that price is nuts for late 70's albums and reissues.

I tried to sell a sealed copy of Love You for 10 bucks on Ebay a few Christmases ago and no one even bid on it. You'll find copies sealed for 10 bucks anywhere.

One thing: As most sealed copies of Love You, for one, that come up for sale are cutouts, can you tell by the photos if these are cutouts too? Because the BB's in the late 70's did have an awful lot of cutouts...

[Niko]

So tempting to send an offer of $10 to him...

[guitarfool2002]

So tempting to send an offer of $10 to him...

Do it!

[bringahorseinhere?]

haha! yeah! then you'd have a bargain!

having those 'pickwick' records sealed! WOOOWWW!!!

RickB