Captain's Treasure: 10 Rarities
This article was taken from the April 1998 edition of Record Collector
Moonchild/Who Do You Think You're Fooling (45, A&M AMS 726,5/68) £25
-The Captain has never been regarded as a singles artist, even back
in '68
Diddy Wah Diddy (EP, promo-only, p/S, A&M
AME 600, 1971) £250
-Rarely seen, hence its art gallery' price tag.
Safe As Milk (LP, mono, Pye International NPL
28110, 2168) £35
-Mono copies particulary sought-after, obviously
Trout Mask Replica (2-LP, gatefold sleeve, Straight
STS 1053, 10/69) £30
- Def Beef! This U.K original even scored a No 21 chart placing.
Stand Up To Be Discontinued (Cantz, 1994) £30
- A lavish book published in conjunction with an art exhibition, this
limited edition included a CD of poetry readings. Don's voice seemed
to confirm the rumours of ill-health.
Interview By Meatball Fulton 1969 (U.S. promo-only
LP, Reprise PRO 447, 1969) £200
- Hilarious interview taped at the time of the moon landing.
DIR Broadcasting Interview (U.S. promo-only LP,
18.12.78., b/w Justin Hayward, 1978) £100
- Comeback-era U.& radio interview.
Pachuco Cadaver / Wild Life (French 45, Straight
91.200, with p/s, 1970) £100
- Highly desirable and unique single coupling of two "Trout Mask"
cuts.
Click Clack / Gilder (U.S. promo 45, Reprise
PRO 514,1971) £40
- Popular U.S. promo.
Too Much Time/Low Yo Yo Stuff (U.S. promo 45, Reprise PRO 547, '73) £40
- Another popular U.S. promo.
Thanks to Bill Allerton at Stand Out!
