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The Beach Boys Al Jardine and David Marks Smile LP

I just wanted to see if I could get an opinion on both of these signatures, It has been authenticated by PSA/DNA but wasn't completely sure on the David Marks. Also the Al Jardine looks close to me, but their are a couple of things that I am hesitant on.

I haven't purchased this, I've just been watching it for sometime as it might make a lovely match for my Brian Wilson signed box set. Any opinions of knowledgeable Beach Boys fans would be awesome!

Thanks

Adam

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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on January 9, 2015 at 12:18pm

See that is where I differ from some people on that argument, I completely understand people not wanting members of a group on a piece they didn't play on. To me, it doesn't make a difference since when they are on tour they are playing pieces from it live. I know, it might sound silly since it is not the studio recording...Also might not make it anymore valuable I know. However it is the "Smile" album that makes it more important to me.

Thank you however for your opinion, I do appreciate it!

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Permalink Reply by Clive Young on January 9, 2015 at 1:10pm

I'm not a Beach Boys expert, but I did get their signatures in person a few years ago, which I posted to the site at

http://live.autographmagazine.com/xn/detail/3524372:Comment:427839?...

Compared to the ones I got that day, there's a few things in the example you posted that I question - the M and L in Marks and the ALJ in Al's signature. On the other hand, the end of Jardine's signature looks spot on. I'm sure someone who actually knows something (unlike myself) can give you a more definitive opinion.

I agree with you guys about people signing albums they didn't play on - Johnston signed it but would I rather have the signature than not? Sure. They all also signed Pet Sounds that day, so that has Marks' signature on it. Same deal - not ideal, but hardly a bad thing. I'm just grateful for their generosity of taking the time to sign for a fan.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on January 9, 2015 at 1:15pm

Thank you, all opinions are welcome. The reason why I posted this is because I wasn't sure with the way each of the signatures are exactly. I also realize that not every signature should look exactly the same. That is the only reason why I am questioning it. I appreciate it.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on January 9, 2015 at 1:16pm

Oh beautiful album by the way! ;)

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Permalink Reply by Paul on January 9, 2015 at 2:05pm

Looks good to me. Don't think they would stop a 2 signatures if it were a forgery.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on January 9, 2015 at 2:33pm

Yeah that is true, unless they are using reverse psychology :) thanks Paul.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on January 9, 2015 at 3:16pm

I can post another one for you later so you can compare if you want

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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on January 9, 2015 at 3:25pm

Well I don't mind seeing what you have, I feel confident. I'm still not sure if I am going to make an offer or not...But I think my mind is at ease if I do. Thank you!