Dylan, Blonde on Blonde, 1st Pressing MONO, NM
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Description
Dylan, Blonde on Blonde CBS 66012 MONO
Absolute 1st pressing. I am constantly shocked and amazed at the number of Dylan albums claiming to be first pressings. CBS albums are very easy to date due to the other albums advertised on the inner sleeve. This album has the correct inner sleeve for a first pressing. I have seen some B on B albums claiming to be first pressings and the inner sleeve is advertising John Wesley Harding - an album released two years later!
Go here for more info on B on B 1st MONO pressings
http://www.searchingforagem.com/MonoLPs007.htm
Album has correct:
Textured labels
"33" speed - only the very first pressings had these.
Correct inner sleeve for 1st pressing
Run-off stamps a1,b1.c1,d1
9 photos on inside of gatefold.
Condition
You'll be hard pressed to find a better mono copy . Mono albums were bought far more widely than stereo in 1966 and they all got played to death on Dansettes. This hasn't. All sides in ex+ condition (some would describe them as mint minus) with only the slightest of paper scuffs (visible only against stong light) with no effect on sound quality.
Labels ex+ with very slight spindle marks
Inner sleeves ex+ with small splits at the bottom in the middle - a common occurance with these thin paper sleeves.
Cover - cover would be near mint if it was not for slight laminate bubbling on the front (these can be made out on the photo at 7 and 10 o'clock). These may have been there when manufactured. Back perfect with virtually no ring wear. Spines in superb condition with the slighest of scuffs on corners. Openings very sharp and crisp. Overall I would rate it as Ex++.
I always give conservative grades as I am sick and tired of receiving albums via eBay whos description could be described as 'optimistic'.
If you are not happy with my description I refund full price + postage.
Contact me if you have any questions or if you would like more photos.
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