Look Inside The Asylum Choir 1972 US Reissue VG/VG+

ASYLUM CHOIR (LEON RUSSELL & MARC BENNO) - LOOK INSIDE THE ASYLUM CHOIR

Peer directly into the brilliant, studio-warped foundations of psychedelic-pop history with this magnificent vintage 1972 US vinyl reissue of Look Inside by The Asylum Choir. Serving as the legendary, early studio collaboration between a young Marc Benno and a pre-stardom Leon Russell, this phenomenal Smash Records pressing captures a beautifully unhinged masterclass in late-60s studio wizardry. The rich analog grooves deliver a punchy, remarkably fun soundstage—driving seamlessly from the biting, satirical sunshine-pop of "Welcome to Hollywood" and the fuzz-drenched, bluesy stomp of "Soul Food" to the beautifully erratic, multi-part suite of the "Episode Containing 3 Songs." Teeming with carnival organs, heavily layered vocal harmonies, and avant-garde tape manipulations, every track leaps from your speakers with incredible mid-range snap. Complete with its highly sought-after 1972 alternate graphic gatefold jacket, this beautifully preserved classic is an absolute mandatory trophy piece for any serious Leon Russell completionist or vintage psych-rock collector.

1972 US release by Smash Records, catalog # SRS 67107.  Philips pressing reissue of the original 1968 album in stereo.

Sleeve grades VG+.  Overall great condition, some corner dings, light creases, little edgewear, intact seams/spine.

Vinyl grades VG.  Mostly plays VG+, light crackle behind music in a couple spots and some light clicks toward the end of side B.  Vinyl pretty clean with some light surface marks and hairlines, no major scratches.