JOHN PRINE DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH ORIG 1972 LP Insert GEORGE PIROS 1ST PRESS EX
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Up for auction is a nice original pressing of the John Prine album Diamonds In The Rough, originally released in the U.S. on Atlantic Records (SD 7240) in 1972:
-Guaranteed original pressing, not recent reissue -AT/GP George Piros mastering etched in deadwax -Original matte textured cover -Original lyric sheet insert -Original and date correct Atlantic inner sleeve (very rare!) -No UPC/bar code on cover -Vinyl comes in poly audiophile protective inner sleeve
Note: Original pressings of this album have the GP George Piros mastering mark in the deadwax, indicating its a superior sound quality pressing sought after by collectors. Most copies of these album on eBay are reissues!
Condition: Cover is in great condition, no significant signs of wear or age. No ring wear, no seam splits. Corners are sharp. A little faint residue of price sticker in upper right corner--not obvious, not significant. And one tiny chip spot middle of spine--again really not even worth mentioning. Otherwise this cover looks beautiful, close to new. Grade: Excellent (EX)
Vinyl also looks great, still retains its original glossy shine. There is only one small scratch on Side Two at the end of Track 3 and beginning of Track 4, which causes a few noticeable clicks for few rotations--really not that distracting. Also, has a few typical ticks on the lead-in grooves on both sides that fades out as music kicks in.
Otherwise, this album plays beautifully, clean and clear--just a hint of factory pressing noise in quiet passages. Labels are clean, no marks around spindle holes. Looks like this record has maybe been played only a couple times but handled with care. Grade:
Side One: Excellent (EX) Side Two: Very Good Plus (VG+)
100% satisfaction guaranteed, free returns on all albums. My 100% positive feedback on rare vinyl allows you to buy with confidence.
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