{"product_id":"damon-song-of-a-gypsy-vinyl-lp-pre-order-out-8-28-26","title":"Damon - Song Of A Gypsy (Vinyl LP) PRE-ORDER - Out 8\/28\/26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a pre-order. It will ship on or around 8\/28\/26\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased as a private pressing in 1968, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSong Of A Gypsy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has grown from an obscure self-released album into one of the most coveted psychedelic records ever made. Revered by collectors as the \"Holy Grail\" of psych, original copies now command thousands of dollars -- but its legendary status rests not on rarity alone. The music remains as captivating today as it was over half a century ago. A singular blend of psychedelic rock, Eastern influences and mystical songwriting, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSong Of A Gypsy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e weaves floating Arabic melodies, finger cymbals, hand percussion, shimmering fuzz guitar and Damon's unmistakable, haunting vocals into a deeply spiritual listening experience. Its songs explore love, loss and the search for meaning with a sincerity that continues to amaze. Behind the music was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid del Conte\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, better known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamon The Gypsy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After performing around Southern California in the early 1960s, personal struggles led him to abandon the club circuit in search of a different path. Settling in Big Sur, his life took an unexpected turn when an impromptu encounter and jam session with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Harrison\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRavi Shankar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inspired the distinctive five-string guitar tuning and Eastern-tinged sound that became the foundation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSong Of A Gypsy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Recorded with guitarist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlie Carey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a small circle of friends, the album was privately issued on Damon's own Ankh label in an edition believed to total of a few hundred copies across two sleeve variations (single white cover and black gatefold leather textured). With virtually no promotion or distribution, most copies were simply given to friends and family. Decades later, the record was rediscovered by legendary collectors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVeronica Breth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Major\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sparking a worldwide cult following. Its growing reputation eventually led to acclaimed reissues by Shadoks in 1998, Guerssen Records in 2005 and Now-Again in 2010. Damon himself remained humbled by the album's remarkable journey, calling its success \"a mystery\" after years of obscurity. Damon passed away in 2016, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSong Of A Gypsy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e endures as a timeless masterpiece, one of the most extraordinary and original recordings of the psychedelic era. Featuring original artwork (single white cover variant) and remastered sound with pitch corrected. Includes insert with liner notes and photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackpot Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268308349146,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/5705\/3402\/files\/GUESS291LP_PROD.jpg?v=1785089615","url":"https:\/\/jackpotrecords.com\/products\/damon-song-of-a-gypsy-vinyl-lp-pre-order-out-8-28-26","provider":"Jackpot Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}