GRATEFUL DEAD 3 Lp "EUROPE 72" RARE'72 1ST PRESS W/ INSERT&STICKER 3 WX 2668 EX
  $   115

 


$ 115 Sold For
Feb 25, 2022 Sold Date
Feb 20, 2022 Start Date
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THE GRATEFUL DEAD - EUROPE '72  –TRIPLE ALBUM ORIGINAL  1ST PRESSING  1972 WARNER BROS RECORDS STEREO 3 WX 2668 ~RARE ORIGINAL 1ST PRESS OLIVE GREEN LABELS WITH RARE ORIGINAL BOOKLET INSERT, TRI FOLD COVER AND VERY RARE STICKER 


COMPLETE WITH TOP SOUND FIDELITY (MASTERING ARTISAN SOUND RECORDERS AND (2) WARNER COMPANY INNER SLEEVES, (1) GENERIC .AND 1ST PRESSING MATRICES IN DEADWAX...SEE ALL DETAILS BELOW. 


Distinguishing Notes:

  • On this version track C3 is "Ramblin' Rose" on sleeve AND label.
  • Green Warner labels with "skull and roses" logo.
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): 3WX-2668 40324-1 [artisan logo] 
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): 3WX-2668 40325-1  [artisan logo] 
  • Matrix / Runout (C-Side Runout Etching): 3WX-2668 40326-1  [artisan logo] 
  • Matrix / Runout (D-Side Runout Etching): 3WX-2668 40327-1  [artisan logo] 
  • Matrix / Runout (E-Side Runout Etching): 3WX-2668 40328-1 [artisan logo] 
  • Matrix / Runout (F-Side Runout Etching): 3WX-2668 40329-1 [artisan logo] 
Rare 1st press Sticker originally attached to inside trifold cover...(see pics!) 

Vinyl: VG / VG /VG /VG/ VG++ / VG++  Non-feelable scuffs and hairlines do not affect play (see play testing below)


Cover: TRIFOLD Original.  EXC   No seam splits, faintest hint of ringwear (see pics), no writing, no stains, barely any edgewear, some cornerwear (nothing serious), mild age discoloration.   Great condition overall compared to most trifold covers you will come across.


BOOKLET/INSERT: NM. Beautiful.    
STICKER: Intact. Shows age discoloration. (see closeup)

PLAY TESTED:  Great sound fidelity!  Plays powerfully and clean.   Barely any surface noise.  One of the very best live recordings of this album I have heard.  Non-feelable scuffs/hairlines did not affect play.  



Next day shipping.  Vinyl separated from cover .  Pack in a Professional Lp mailer with an additional cardboard filler pad for extra protection.


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