Autographed Vinyl LP: Hand-Signed by Michael Nesmith (From a Radio Engine to the Photon Wing)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of country-rock, 1960s pop culture, and music video history: an original 12" vinyl LP copy of From a Radio Engine to the Photon Wing, hand-signed and inscribed in black felt-tip marker by Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter, and Monkees member Michael Nesmith.
As a founding member of The Monkees, Michael Nesmith became an international pop icon during the late 1960s. Beyond his TV and pop fame, Nesmith was a pioneer of the country-rock movement with his First National Band, writing classics like "Different Drum" (recorded by Linda Ronstadt). A visionary producer, he created the early music video format Elephant Parts, winning the first-ever Grammy Award for Video of the Year in 1982 and helping lay the foundation for MTV.
Released in 1977 on Pacific Arts (and distributed via Island Records), From a Radio Engine to the Photon Wing represents Nesmith's blend of cosmic country, synth-pop, and experimental rock, featuring tracks like "Rio", "Casablanca Moonlight", and "Navajo Trail".
The vintage album cover features a silhouetted portrait of Nesmith wearing his hat and sunglasses against a blue sky. Positioned cleanly in the lower-left section over the blue background, Michael Nesmith has rendered a bold signature in black marker ("Michael Nesmith"), complete with his inscription ("Best-").
The autographed album package includes the original vinyl record and comes fully verified with an official JSA Basic Certification tamper-evident oval sticker affixed to the lower left corner of the back cover (Certification Number: AD18757) alongside its corresponding James Spence Authentication (JSA) registration card. Exhibiting expected vintage sleeve edge wear and ring wear along the borders, this signed LP serves as an essential centerpiece for Monkees archivists, country-rock collectors, and music history enthusiasts.
Album & Presentation Specifications
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ORIGINAL 1977 VINYL LP ISSUE: Authentic Pacific Arts / Island Records 12" vinyl release (ILPS 9486).
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INCLUDES ORIGINAL VINYL RECORD: Complete with the original 12" black vinyl record featuring Pacific Arts labels.
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VINTAGE DISPLAY CONDITION: Shows authentic vintage sleeve edge and ring wear while maintaining sharp signature visibility.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED & INSCRIBED BY MICHAEL NESMITH: Authentically autographed in black felt-tip marker by Monkees star Michael Nesmith ("Best- Michael Nesmith").
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JSA BASIC CERTIFICATION: Fully verified and authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA) (Certification Number: AD18757).
