Chase – Ennea Vinyl LP Record Album KE-31097

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This listing is for Chase – Ennea Vinyl LP Record Album KE-31097.

Label: Epic – KE 31097

Format: Vinyl, LP, Gatefold Cover, Album, Terre Haute Pressing

Country: US

Released: 1972

Genre: Jazz, Rock

Style: Jazz-Rock, Prog Rock  

Condition:   Jacket:    Very Good          Vinyl:   Very Good

Tracklist:

A1 Swanee River 3:10

A2 So Many People 2:44

A3 Night 2:38

A4 It Won't Be Long 3:06

A5 I Can Feel It 2:51

A6 Woman Of The Dark 5:56

Ennea

B1 Chronos (Saturn) 4:46

B2 Zeus (Jupiter) 4:36

B3 Poseidon (Neptune) 2:27

B4 Aphrodite Part I (Venus) 2:02

B5 Aphrodite Part II (Venus) 3:36

B6 Hades (Pluto) 3:34

Ennea was the second album by jazz-rock band Chase. It did not repeat the commercial success of their debut album Chase. The original lineup from the first album was changed midway through the recording sessions, with Gary Smith taking over from Jay Burrid on drums and G. G. Shinn replacing Terry Richards on lead vocals. Sessions for the recording occurred in late August 1971 and again late October through early-mid November 1971 at CBS/Columbia Studios in San Francisco. The cost of the album went $120,000.00 over budget.

The six songs on side two of the album comprise a jazz suite entitled "Ennea", with lyrics based on Greek mythology. The album's title is the Greek word for nine, a reference to the nine band members. The lyrics to the suite were written by Bill Chase's longtime lady companion Erin Adair. The tune "Cronus" was originally used as an instrumental. The single "So Many People" (written by Paul Williams and performed by both him and The Neighborhood) saw limited airplay in the U.S. The album charted for just 12 weeks, peaking at #71. Part of the song "Cronus" was featured in the intro to the Telewizja Polska show "Magazyn Kryminalny 997".

Swanee River, which opens the album, was originally entitled "Closer to the feeling" and was going to have a quasi-Allman Bros. flavor, but the lyrics had yet to be written. When GG Shinn was listening to the playbacks in the studio, he noted the chord changes were the same as Stephen Foster's immortal 'Way down upon the Suwanee River' so the title was altered. It Won't Be Long was penned by Organist Phil Porter and initially it was much slower and had more of an "Asian" feel. Charlie Brent, re-arranged the song for the band to feature a screaming Trumpet solo for Bill and highlight the brilliance of the Trumpets more. The songs 'Darkest Days' and 'Listen To Her Sing' were slated to be included on the album; however, original vocalist Terry Richards was fired in October 1971 before recordings were completed. The album cover was photographed by renowned Rock photographer Jim Marshall at the Presidio Park in San Francisco.

CONDITION Descriptions:

I base the condition of each of my Records off of 's Grading System. 

• MINT (M) Looks new and unplayed. Very high vinyl luster and no noticeable label defects. Sounds new. With 45rpm records, this does not always mean there is no surface noise at all. 

• NEAR MINT (NM) Looks almost new, but has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting. 

• VERY GOOD (VG) There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play. 

• GOOD (G) Record has visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, minor surface scratches, groove wear, and audible surface noise. Appears well used but not abused. May have a few major flaws, such as scratches, label tears, or stickers, and/or writing. 

• FAIR (F) Appears well used and somewhat abused. Audio is not great due to surface noise and scratches. The record may have a stick or a skip. Records in this condition are those you might purchase to fill a hole in your collection until a better copy comes along. 

• POOR (P) Well played with little luster and significant surface noise, but still not cracked or broken. Record likely skips and/or sticks. Typically so bad looking that a true “collector” would just toss it out. More useful as a Frisbee. I try not to sell records in this condition.

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