Earth Free by Conjerti, Morreale & Dibley on vinyl LP reissue. Rare 1972 acid folk, private press, Neil Young influenced. Ships from Germany.
About Earth Free
A reissue vinyl pressing of a genuine private press rarity: an obscure 1972 acid folk record now commanding high prices among collectors of original copies.
Earth Free is the sole album from Conjerti, Morreale & Dibley, originally recorded in New York in 1972 and self-released on the private Sundance label. Rediscovered decades later by West Coast record collectors, the album has since become a sought after item among acid folk and psychedelic folk enthusiasts, with original pressings commanding prices well into the hundreds of dollars. This listing is a reissue vinyl pressing via Void, released with cooperation from band member Sam Conjerti, from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who were Conjerti, Morreale & Dibley
- About Earth Free
- Why this record became a collector's item
- Pressing details and buying advice
In Brief
- Artists Sam Conjerti, his cousin Marty Morreale and Dave Dibley, a trio who recorded and self-released a single acoustic folk album.
- Original Release Recorded in New York in 1972 and privately pressed on the Sundance label, catalogue number S.R. 1001.
- Sound Acoustic guitar led acid folk with occasional full band arrangements, drawing comparisons to early Neil Young, CSNY and Buffalo Springfield.
- Rediscovery Rediscovered by collectors in a West Coast record store roughly 30 years after its original recording, since becoming a high value collector’s item.
- This copy A reissue pressing via Void Records, released with the cooperation of original band member Sam Conjerti, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Conjerti, Morreale & Dibley – Earth Free (LP, RE)
Reissue vinyl LP, Void Records
Reissue vinyl LP pressing of Earth Free, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Were Conjerti, Morreale & Dibley?
Sam Conjerti, his cousin Marty Morreale, and Dave Dibley recorded a single album's worth of material in New York in 1972, self-releasing it privately on the tiny Sundance label. Backed on select tracks by bassist Tony Conjerti, drummer Gary Jones and lead guitarist Doug McNamara, the trio's original recordings featured minimal production, largely built from strumming acoustic guitars with only light overdubbing, capturing an intimate, unpolished studio atmosphere. Sam Conjerti's vocals in particular have been compared to a downer, wavering quality reminiscent of early Neil Young.
About Earth Free
Earth Free's eleven tracks move from the Buffalo Springfield and Moby Grape-shadowed opener Water To Wine through the fragile, acid-tinged I Need To Be In Love, with the album's title track closing the record as a simple, effective paean to natural beauty. Long dismissed by some critics as merely a rarity-driven curiosity rather than a genuine artistic achievement, more sympathetic listeners have championed the record's youthful, melancholic delivery and unfinished, demo-like charm, drawing comparisons to similarly overlooked private press folk records of the era. Originally selling for a few dollars at the time of release, surviving original copies now command prices well over 100 dollars among collectors, a fate that eventually led to this more widely available reissue via Void Records, produced with the direct cooperation of surviving band member Sam Conjerti.
- A far more affordable way to hear a record whose originals sell for well over $100
- Officially reissued with the cooperation of surviving band member Sam Conjerti
- Distinctive, Neil Young-influenced acid folk sound
- Genuine private press rarity and record collector curiosity
- Minimal, unpolished production won’t appeal to every listener
- Niche appeal outside acid folk and private press collectors
- Fixed shipping cost from Germany
What is Earth Free by Conjerti, Morreale & Dibley?
It is a rare 1972 private press acid folk album, originally self-released on the Sundance label and later reissued via Void Records.
Why is this album a collector's item?
Original 1972 pressings were rediscovered decades later by collectors and now sell for well over $100 due to their scarcity and cult reputation.
Is this an original pressing or a reissue?
This is a reissue pressing via Void Records, released with the cooperation of original band member Sam Conjerti, making it considerably more affordable than an original copy.
What does this album sound like?
Acoustic guitar led acid folk with occasional full band arrangements, drawing comparisons to early Neil Young, CSNY and Buffalo Springfield.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Should You Buy This Copy?
- A genuinely rare piece of private press acid folk history
- Officially reissued with the original band's cooperation
- Best suited to collectors of acid folk and private press rarities
Earth Free offers an accessible way into a genuinely scarce piece of 1970s acid folk history, and this listing offers a reissue pressing from a highly rated German seller.