{"product_id":"ultra-rare-acetate-the-lemon-pipers-green-tambourine-c-1967-8-vg","title":"Ultra Rare - ACETATE - The Lemon Pipers Green Tambourine c. 1967\/8 VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTHE LEMON PIPERS - GREEN TAMBOURINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOwn an unrepeatable piece of 1960s pop history with this ultra-rare, one-of-a-kind studio acetate of The Lemon Pipers' definitive anthem, \"Green Tambourine.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Cut directly in the studio in late 1967 before the song skyrocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, this incredible reference disc captures the raw, unfiltered genesis of the first bubblegum-psychedelic masterpiece. Featuring its signature shimmering electric sitar hooks, driving string arrangements, and that legendary tape-echo vocal finale, this unique artifact is a holy grail for serious pop-psych collectors and music archivists alike. More than just a record, this acetate is a direct, physical time capsule from the exact room where 1960s AM-radio history was mastered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc is a single-sided \u003cstrong\u003eACETATE \u003c\/strong\u003eversion of the final released version of Green Tambourine by The Lemon Pipers.  Manufactured by Bell Sound Studios, Inc., W 54th St, New York, NY.  Probably  manufactured in 1967 or 1968 based on the song's initial release in 1968.  Provenance is from a collector who received the disc directly from the band's lead guitarist, Bill Bartlett.  \u003cstrong\u003eComes with a COA (Certificate of Authenticity).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original release of Green Tambourine was by Buddah Records, catalog # BDS 5009 in 1968.  Green Tambourine is universally recognized by music historians as the first-ever Bubblegum Pop song to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe disc is graded VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eWe have \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot play-tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003ethe disc given it is an acetate which are not meant to be played over and over.  This ensures the disc remains in the best condition possible for your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47221458043011,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/IMG_0436.jpg?v=1780031887","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/ultra-rare-acetate-the-lemon-pipers-green-tambourine-c-1967-8-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}