{"product_id":"look-inside-the-asylum-choir-1972-us-reissue-vg-vg","title":"Look Inside The Asylum Choir 1972 US Reissue VG\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eASYLUM CHOIR (LEON RUSSELL \u0026amp; MARC BENNO) - LOOK INSIDE THE ASYLUM CHOIR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeer directly into the brilliant, studio-warped foundations of psychedelic-pop history with this magnificent vintage 1972 US vinyl reissue of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/i\u003e by The Asylum Choir.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1972 US release by Smash Records, catalog # SRS 67107.  Philips pressing reissue of the original 1968 album in stereo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eOverall great condition, some corner dings, light creases, little edgewear, intact seams\/spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG.  \u003c\/strong\u003eMostly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253895708803,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260605_19_16_01_Pro.jpg?v=1780705515","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/look-inside-the-asylum-choir-1972-us-reissue-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}