Brian Auger's Oblivion Express – Closer To It! (Vinyl LP, 1973, RCA Victor APL1-0140, Hollywood Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Closer To It! is a 1973 Brian Auger's Oblivion Express album produced and directed by Auger and recorded at CBS Studios in London. The six-track set includes “Happiness Is Just Around The Bend” alongside interpretations of Eugene McDaniels’ “Compared To What” and Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues.” Auger performs organ, piano, electric piano, Moog synthesizer, Mellotron, and vocals.

Collector Note
This 1973 U.S. RCA Victor APL1-0140 edition is the Hollywood pressing with orange Dynaflex labels. The supplied stamped runouts, APL1 0140 A 2S H / APL1 0140 B 2S H, carry the “H” identifier for RCA Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: RCA Victor – APL1-0140
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: Jazz-Rock, Funk

Matrix / Runout
Side A: APL1 0140 A 2S H
Side B: APL1 0140 B 2S H

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Whenever You're Ready – 6:20
A2 Happiness Is Just Around The Bend – 6:31
A3 Light On The Path – 4:56

Side B
B1 Compared To What – 7:53
B2 Inner City Blues – 4:31
B3 Voices Of Other Times – 5:56

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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