LEE DRESSER To Touch The Wind LP 1975 Bella Linda BL-A1 Rare Private Press EX/VG For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful, and collectible original copy of Lee Dresser’s rare 1975 private press LP To Touch The Wind. Released on the tiny independent Bella Linda Records label.Before finding success as a solo artist in the 1970s, Lee Dresser was famed as the charismatic lead vocalist and guitarist for the high-energy Midwestern rockabilly band Lee Dresser & The Krazy Kats during the late 1950s and 1960s. To Touch The Wind marks a gorgeous artistic evolution for Dresser. Transitioning into the 1970s singer-songwriter boom, the album is a stellar fusion of soft rock, intimate folk, and melancholic country pop. The title track, \"To Touch The Wind,\" earned cinematic fame for its inclusion in the soundtrack of the beloved 1975 wilderness survival film, The Adventures of the Wilderness Family, making this a cross-over collectible for vinyl purists and movie enthusiasts alike.Because this was an independent, private press venture under Bella Linda Records, Dresser bypassed the heavy-handed production lines of major Nashville or Los Angeles labels. The sessions were intimately produced, highlighting Dresser’s rich, soulful vocals, warm acoustic guitar arrangements, and earnest lyrical themes of nature, freedom, and love. The clean, unvarnished mix captures the authentic sonic warmth characteristic of mid-70s analog tracking sessions, giving it a distinct warm \"in-the-room\" atmosphere.Matrix Runout & Pressing InformationThis disc features matching runout identifiers on both sides, confirming a completely uniform, untouched production run from the original 1975 pressing factory. The handwritten and stamped matrix etchings indicate that this record was pressed using a premium fourth-generation lacquer cut (\"1D\"), ensuring optimal audio mastering.Matrix Runout Inscriptions:

• Side 1 (Side A): BL-A1-A x 1D J#(Includes internal factory tracking sequence #62)
• Side 2 (Side B): BL-A1-.B. AB 1D J# (Includes internal factory tracking sequence #92)

BL-A1: The original Bella Linda Records primary catalog prefix.AB / x: Plant line tracking indicators proving both plates were structurally paired to run simultaneously on the press.1D (Both Sides): Confirms that both Side A and Side B were sourced from the precise fourth lacquer cutting attempt (\"D\") of the master tapes, ensuring a crisp, balanced audio profile.
Vinyl Condition: Excellent (EX). The vinyl retains a beautiful, high-gloss luster. Under bright light, it shows only minimal, superficial signs of handling. It plays beautifully with clean with warm and wide dynamics that really highlight the instruments and vocals. Sounds like a big \'ol lush soft-rock/country-pop dream.
Jacket Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG+). The original textured, sepia-toned jacket is structurally sound and presents nicely. It shows light shelf wear, mild edge rubbing, and minor age-related toning consistent with a 50-year-old private press artifact. There are no major splits, heavy stains, or distracting writing.Please see photos for condition and runout markings.