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Faine Jade – Introspection (1968) RSVP ES-8002 • NM Pedigree / Paquin - $2,000
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A museum-grade collector copy of one of the rarest U.S. psychedelic grails. Offered here is an original 1968 RSVP ES-8002 stereo first pressing of Introspection: A Faine Jade Recital by Faine Jade, preserved in near mint condition and carrying documented pedigree provenance.
Provenance:
Originally purchased in 2003 from the Bill Paquin Collection via Heritage Auctions — a respected source for high-grade psychedelic vinyl.
Condition (strictly graded):
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M–) — A nearly perfect record. The vinyl shows no obvious signs of wear.
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M–) — Clean, sharp, and free of significant flaws.
Ultrasonic cleaned, housed in a fresh antistatic inner and poly outer.
Pressing & Identifiers:
Label / Cat #: RSVP Records — ES-8002 (Stereo)
Year: 1968 — Original U.S. First Pressing
Matrix / Runouts: W4RS-0846--1 R (Side A) / W4RS-0847-1 R (Side B), both stamped
Note: Authentic first pressings are known to carry the faintest background noise, even on NM vinyl, due to pressing quality.
Full Track Listing:
Side A
Doctor Paul Overture
People Games Play
Cold Winter Sun Symphony In D Major
I Lived Tomorrow Yesterday
Ballad Of The Bad Guys
Side B
6. Introspection
7. A Brand New Groove
8. On The Inside There’s A Middle
9. Don’t Hassle Me
10. Grand Finale
Production & Credits:
Arranged By – Faine Jade
Band – Bohemian Vendetta
Cover Design – David Lubell
Engineer – John Bradley
Liner Notes – Swifty (4)
Percussion Arrangements – Randy Skrha
Instrumental Tracks – Faine Jade’s Candlepower
Photography – Michael Sklut
Producer – Jerry Simon
Vocals – Faine Jade
Why This Copy Matters:
True first pressing with stamped runouts
NM/NM condition for both vinyl and jacket — virtually impossible to find at this level
Documented Paquin/Heritage Auctions pedigree
Investment-grade example of a psych grail that belongs at the top of any serious collection
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Price: $2,000 CAD