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Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Expansions (180g)
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Expansions (180g)
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Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Expansions | 7" Vinyl Single
Step into the ethereal soundscapes of 1975 with Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes' seminal track, 'Expansions.' This essential Jazz-Funk vinyl offering transports listeners to an era of spiritual awakening and rhythmic exploration, a cornerstone for any serious collector looking to buy Lonnie Liston Smith vinyl.
About the Album
Released in 1975, 'Expansions' quickly became a defining anthem for the burgeoning spiritual jazz and jazz-funk movements. Lonnie Liston Smith, a visionary keyboardist, masterfully blends cosmic synthesizers with intricate grooves, creating a sound that is both deeply meditative and irresistibly funky. This track stands as a testament to his unique ability to fuse improvisation with accessible, soulful melodies.
The Vinyl Experience
Experience the profound depth of this classic on a premium 7" Vinyl Single, engineered for optimal playback. The warm analog sound from the grooves of this substantial 180-gram wax invites a truly immersive needle drop, making it a prized addition for any audiophile's turntable.
- Format: 7" Vinyl Single
- Artist: Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes
- Genre: Jazz/Jazz-Funk
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, collectors of 1970s vinyl records, fans of spiritual jazz and funk, crate diggers
Collector's Note
'Expansions' remains a highly influential piece, frequently sampled and celebrated in DJ culture, solidifying its status as a true Jazz-Funk collector's vinyl. Few records from the era capture such a profound sense of cosmic journey and rhythmic bliss.
Shipping & Delivery
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• Asia & Europe: 1 - 10 business days (USPS First Class, Priority, FedEx Express)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.
We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.
To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.
We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.
We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.
A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.
Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.