Overview
Aquarian Dream by Aquarian Dream, produced and presented by Norman Connors — original 1976 first U.S. pressing on Buddah Records (BDS 5672). Essential mid-’70s funk / soul with sophisticated jazz-funk & disco grooves. Plays at 33⅓ RPM on a classic 12" LP.
Collector’s Highlights
- Original 1976 U.S. first pressing on Buddah, cat# BDS 5672
- Produced by jazz drummer / bandleader Norman Connors, featuring the incredible vocals and playing of Aquarian Dream
- Includes fan favorites like “Phoenix,” “East 6th Street,” “Guitar Talk,” and “I’ll Always Love You T.”
- Classic Buddah label with the seated Buddha logo and warm orange/brown labels
- Runouts show hand-etched first-press matrices on both sides (see photos)
- New poly-lined inner sleeve included for long-term protection
- Stored vertically in a dedicated shelf — never stacked flat
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History of Handling & Playing
- Handled carefully by label and outer edge — never by the playing surface
- Cleaned with a Discwasher™ system rather than harsh alcohol-based fluids
- Played only on a quality, properly aligned direct-drive turntable
- Diamond elliptical / stereohedron cartridges only, at minimal tracking force
- Fully play-tested all the way through before listing
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Item Specifics
Artist
Aquarian Dream
Title
Aquarian Dream (Norman Connors Presents)
Year
1976
Label
Buddah Records
Catalog #
BDS 5672
Format
Vinyl, LP, Album, 12"
Speed
33⅓ RPM
Genre
Funk, Soul
Style
Jazz-Funk, Disco
Country
United States
Runout / Deadwax A
BDS 5672 A (hand-etched first-press matrix)
Runout / Deadwax B
BDS 5672 B (hand-etched first-press matrix)
Stampers / Mothers
Pressing Plant
Cutting / Mastering Engineer
Color
Black
Condition (Goldmine Standard)
Vinyl
VG (Very Good) – Glossy overall with visible surface scuffs and hairlines on both sides. Fully play-tested: no skips, but you will hear random light ticks in places, more noticeable in quiet passages and between tracks. No deep gouges or “feelable” scratches.
Outer Sleeve
VG+ – Strong, vivid cover art with light ring and edge wear, minor corner rubs, and a few small spine/laminate nicks from shelf wear. Back cover text and artwork remain crisp and very presentable.
Inner Sleeve
New Poly-Lined Replacement – Original Buddah company inner sleeve is not present; record is now housed in a brand-new anti-static poly-lined inner sleeve plus outer jacket.
Inlay
No extra inserts or lyric sheet included beyond what is shown in the photos.
Photos are part of the description — please zoom in and judge overall condition for yourself.
Original 1976 Buddah Press
Funk / Soul
Jazz-Funk • Disco
1970s
Buddah Records