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Record Grade
EX
Cover Grade
VG+
Release Year
1976
Record Label
A&M Records

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

Men From Earth

SKU: 146593749484
Category: Rock

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Men From Earth - 1976 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean  - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

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The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, a Southern rock band, emerged in 1971 in Springfield, Missouri. They gained significant recognition for their hit singles "If You Wanna Get To Heaven," released in 1973, and "Jackie Blue," which followed in 1974. The band's musical style has been likened to a "countrified Steely Dan," reflecting a unique blend of influences.

The moniker "Daredevils" is partly a nod to the long hair and beards worn by the band members during the 1970s, symbolizing their departure from the more conservative fashion trends prevalent in their Southern roots at that time. The band continues to perform today and maintains a dedicated cult following.

**Current Members** - Mike "Supe" Granda – bass, mandolin, vocals (1972–present) - John Dillon – guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer, autoharp, keyboards, vocals (1972–1982, 1983–present) - Bill Jones – woodwinds, horns (1974–1977, 2010–present) - Ruell Chappell – keyboards, percussion, vocals (1976–1980, 2008–present) - Ron "Rongo" Gremp – drums (1990–present) - Dave Painter – lead guitar, vocals (2004–present, occasional fill-in 1998–2004) - Kelly Brown – keyboards, vocals (2007–present) - Nick Sibley – rhythm guitar, harmonica, mandolin, vocals (2010–present) - Molly Healey – fiddle, vocals (2014–present, frequent guest 2012–2014)

**Former Members** - Steve Cash – harmonica, vocals, percussion (1970–1982, 1983–2019; died 2019) - Larry Lee – drums, vocals, percussion, keyboards, guitar (1972–1982, 1984, 1986; died 2025) - Randle Chowning – lead guitar, vocals, harmonica (1972–1976, 1982–1983, 1984–1986) - Buddy Brayfield – keyboards, oboe, backing vocals (1972–1976) - Jerry Mills – mandolin (1976–1978) - Rune Walle – lead guitar, banjo, sitar, vocals (1976–1980) - Joe Terry – keyboards, vocals (1982–1983) - Bobby 'Lloyd' Hicks – drums (1982–1983; died 2017) - Terry Wilson – lead guitar, vocals (1980–1982) - Jason LeMasters – lead guitar (1983) - Gary Smith – rhythm guitar, vocals (1982–1983, occasional fill-in 1979-1982) - Steve Canaday – guitar, drums, vocals (1976–1982, 1983–1989; died 1999) - Don Clinton Thompson – lead guitar, vocals (1986–1989) - Rick "Lumpy" Davidson – drums (1989; died 2020) - Bill Brown – lead guitar, vocals (1990–2004; died 2004) - Tom Whitlock – drums (occasional fill-in in the early 80s; died 2023) - Kelly O'Shea – guitar (occasional fill-in 1992-1994)

Description

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Men From Earth - 1976 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean  - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

  • Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
  • Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
  • We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.


SRO Records Record Grading Guide:

SEALED/Mint:

Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.

Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.

NM (Near Mint):

Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.

 

EX (Excellent):

Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.

Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.

 

VG+ (Very Good Plus):

Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.

Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.

 
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.

 

VG (Very Good):

Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips. 

Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.

G+ (Good Plus):

Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.

Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.


G (Good):

Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.

Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.


F (Fair):

Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip

Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album

International Buyers: We charge $7 for the first record and $2 a record thereafter for Domestic Shipping in the continental United States. This only includes shipping to the International hub here in the United States. Please carefully review the total shipping and VAT charges for your order before committing to a purchase, which will be different from what we are able to view or control on the US eBay site.


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We're Not Happy Until You're Not Happy Dept.

We kid! Since 1983, we simply don't exist without happy customers; we offer hassle-free returns on all vinyl LP record album purchase that are returned in the exact condition they were sent. We cannot accept returns on factory sealed/mint new/unopened lp albums that have been opened. Please send us a message if you have any questions, concerns, or issues with your purchase; please do not open a return or an eBay case without contacting us first, we will make it right!


We are professional, quite reasonable to a fault and are ALWAYS willing to work to resolve any issue with a purchase!

Thank you for buying from SRO Records! You can catch us at the Spring and Fall Austin Record Convention, many Austin popups, so drop by and say hello to Gabi and Jeff!

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