Joni Mitchell – Blue US 1971 1st Pressing. The Real Deal! Test Played EXCELLENT!

THE CONDITION OF THE RECORD (THE SOUND) IS EVERYTHING ON A JONI MITCHELL RECORD. THIS RECORD SOIUNDS EXCELLENT!!!
ALSO... THIS RECORD IS A 1971 PRESSING, NOT A REISSUE PRESSED IN 72,73,74 OR ANY OTHER YEAR. IF YOU SEE THE WARNER COMMUNICATIONS LOGO IN THE RIMTEXT IT IS NOT 1971. THIS RECORD IS A USA PRINTING, NOT CANADA OR THE UK OR ANYWHERE ELSE. THIE RECORD HAS THE ORIGINAL "BLUE" INNER SLEEVE. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT, I HAVE TEST PLAYED THIS RECORD AND IT SOUNDS EXCELLENT! THIS IS A SWEET ONE!

Joni Mitchell – Blue

Label: Reprise Records – MS 2038
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
Country: US
Released: 1971 (No Warner Communications logo in rimtext.)
Genre: Pop
Style: Acoustic, Ballad, Folk

LOOK! THIS IS A "USA" FIRST 1971 PRESSING, ORIGINAL BLUE INNER SLEEVE INCLUDED. THE REAL DEAL!

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING ABOUT A JONI MITCHELL RECORD IS THE "SOUND" AND THIS RECORD WAS TEST PLAYED AND SOUNDS EXCELLENT!

RECORD: VG+ Clean Vinyl. Suoer clean spindle holes. A few light markS but .... TEST PLAYED EXCELLENT!

COVER: Gatefold Cover ORIGINAL BLUE INNER SLEEVE INCLUDED. LESS RING WEAR THEN MOST OF THESE COVERS. SOME EDGE WEAR. NO WRITING, SPLITS, HOLES, SAW MARKS, STAINS. ONE CORNER BEND. SMALL NAME ON LABEL. . LOOK AT PHOTOS.

WHEN YOU FIND A VINTAGE RECORD WITH THE ORIGINAL INNER SLEEVE, IT MEANS THAT EVERYTIME SOMEONE PLAYED THIS RECORD, THEY PUT THE RECORD INTO THE ORIGINAL SLEEVE AND THEN INTO THE COVER.
THAT'S A GOOD SIGN THAT THE RECORD HAS BEEN VERY WELL CARED FOR..... THIS IS A NICE COPY!

We Will Add a New Poly Outer Sleeve for Extra Care and Protection.



PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILED CONDITION INFORMATION.
I PRIDE MYSELF ON SELLING RECORDS WITH QUALITY SOUND. IF THE SOUND DOES NOT MAKE ME SMILE WHEN I LISTEN TO IT, I WILL TELL YOU WHY SO YOU CAN MAKE AN INTELLEGENT DECISION ON YOUR PURCHASE.
Why buy from me?
1: ACCURATE REPRESENTATION and consistent professional grading
2: SAFELY SHIPPED. Professional vinyl shipping boxes and material. (records shipped outside of covers)
3: LP'S test played if any questionable scratches are noticed to assure enjoyable listening. No hassle returns.
NOTE: IF SHRINK WRAP IS REMOVED, RECORDS ARE NOT RETURNABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANSES!

Welcome, My goal is to provide every customer with the best buying experience. I advertise all my items clearly and in as much detail as I can. I visually grade all my records as accurately as possible. Please note that a visual grade can differ from a play grade, and I am happy to spot check a record upon request. All orders are shipped quickly and packed with extra care to ensure fast, safe arrival.
Please look closely at all pictures, read all relevant details and ask any questions you may have before buying. I offer a full 14 to 30-day return policy on most everything I sell, so buy with confidence!
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Code Vinyl Grading (Based on Visual Inspection ( UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE )
M Record is still sealed in the original factory shrink wrap.
NM Record looks close to new with no marks.
EX Record may have a few scuffs or light scratches which should not affect sound quality.
VG+ Record has some scuffs and light scratches which may result in some minor surface noise during play.
VG Record has clear wear on the surface. Surface noise may be present, including pops and crackles, but
the record should play through nicely without any skips.
G
Record has significant signs of use but no deep gouges that would cause skips. Surface noise should
be expected.
Code Cover
M Record is still sealed in the original factory shrink wrap.
NM Cover looks close to new with virtually no signs of wear. Most records in this category are still in the
original (opened) shrink wrap.
EX Cover has some slight wear but is still in excellent condition overall. All seams are intact.
VG+ Cover has signs of wear like scuffing, ring wear, writing or price tags. All seams are intact.
VG Cover suffers from folding, significant scuffing, spine splits, and/or discoloration.
G Cover is torn, stained and/or defaced.
Code Inner Sleeve
Generic Generic inner sleeve (i.e., white paper, clear poly or white paper/poly lined inner sleeve)
Company Printed inner sleeve with company logo
Lyrics Custom printed inner sleeve with lyrics
Printed Custom printed inner sleeve


A1 All I Want 3:32
A2 My Old Man 3:33
A3 Little Green 3:25
A4 Carey 3:00
A5 Blue 3:00
B1 California 3:48
B2 This Flight Tonight 2:50
B3 River 4:00
B4 A Case Of You 4:20
B5 The Last Time I Saw Richard 4:13
Recorded At – A&M Studios
Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Art Direction – Gary Burden
Bass, Guitar – Stephen Stills (tracks: A4)
Drums – Russ Kunkel (tracks: A4, B1, B4)
Engineer – Henry Lewy
Guitar – James Taylor (2) (tracks: A1, B1, B4)
Lacquer Cut By – BG*
Pedal Steel Guitar – Sneaky Pete* (tracks: B1, B2)
Photography By [Cover] – Tim Considine
Written-By – Joni Mitchell
Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute pressing denoted by "T1" etch at beginning of runouts. Original pressing without barcode. No Warner Communications logo in rimtext.

Lightly textured gatefold sleeve with a blue inner.

Recorded at A&M Studios, Los Angeles, California
Matrix / Runout (Label, Side A): (31,218)RE2
Matrix / Runout (Label, Side B): (31,219)RE2
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, etched, var 1): T1 MS-2038 31218(RE-2) -1
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, etched, var 1): T1 MS-2038 31219(RE-2) -2
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, var 2): T1 MS 2038 31218 (RE-2)-2 BG
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, var 2): T2 MS 2038 31219 (RE-2)-2 BG
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, var 3): T2 MS 2038 31218 (RE-2)-2 BG
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, var 3): T1 MS 2038 31219 (RE-2)-2 BG