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Offered Here: Lynyrd Skynyrd 1970 Shade Tree Records Six Track Sampler Cassette. This unique lot features an original 1970 sampler cassette from Shade Tree Recordings, showcasing a very young Lynyrd Skynyrd before they settled on the iconic spelling of their name. Published by Double "T" Music Publishers and titled "Parts of the First Six Lynyrd Skynyrd Songs," this cassette offers rare, partial audio samples of the band's earliest studio work, including snippets of "Need All My Friends," "Michelle," "No One Can Take Your Place," "If I'm Wrong," "He's Alive," and "Free Bird." The cassette label displays vintage wear and some text degradation over time, yet it remains in functioning condition and is sold as-is.
Additional Information: Lynyrd Skynyrd, originally named The One Percent, was signed by Shade Tree Records in 1969. This pivotal moment allowed the band to lay down their foundational tracks in Jacksonville before transitioning to their next phase with Sounds of the South in Atlanta. The cassette provides a rare glimpse into the formative years of a band that would go on to become legendary in Southern Rock.
Provenance/Authenticity: These historic master tapes originate directly from the private archive of Shade Tree Records founders in Jacksonville, Florida. In 1969, the studio signed Lynyrd Skynyrd, then called The One Percent. The tapes were preserved and rediscovered in 1997, highlighting their historical significance in rock music. The six tracks that the band recorded with Shade Tree Records are, Need All My Friends, Michelle, No One Can Take Your Place, If I'm Wrong, He's Alive, and the iconic, Free Bird.
Condition: Very good condition, sold as-is, with degradation to the text on the cassette label and common signs of age and storage.
SKU: MBC1008