Jimmy Buffett – A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean (1973) - FACTORY SEALED
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Description
Elite, top-tier centerpiece for classic vinyl collectors and Parrot Head historians: a pristine, fully factory-sealed 1973 U.S. first pressing of Jimmy Buffett’s breakthrough third studio album, A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean, released on ABC / Dunhill Records (DSX-50150).
This is the historic album where the legendary Jimmy Buffett sound was born. Leaving Nashville behind for Key West, Buffett blended country, folk, and beachside storytelling into a brand-new genre. It features his earliest career-defining classics, including "The Great Filling Station Holdup," "He Went to Paris," "Grapefruit—Juicy Fruit," and the infamous "Why Don't We Get Drunk."
Because this copy has remained entirely undisturbed in its original 1973 factory shrink wrap for over five decades, the heavy analog vinyl inside is guaranteed to be in unplayed, immaculate Mint (M) condition. Cut from early generation masters and stamped with the highly coveted Artisan Sound Recorders logo in the deadwax, this vintage analog pressing delivers a rich, warm, dynamic soundstage that modern digital streams cannot replicate.
CONDITION GRADING:
Vinyl Disc Condition: Mint (M). Still Sealed. Never extracted from its original packaging, never handled by human hands, and entirely unplayed. Completely free from spindle wear, paper scuffs, environmental dust, or fingerprint degradation.
Jacket Cover Sleeve: Near Mint (NM). Beautifully preserved, thick rigid cardboard construction with striking, sharp 90-degree corners. The spine is perfectly squared with crisp, flawless factory typography. Print finishes remain extraordinarily vibrant with zero ultraviolet sun-fading or color bleeding. Some staining on jacket edge.
Shrink Wrap Integrity: 100% complete, Crystal clear, original factory heat-shrink seal. No compression splits, stress tears, or ring-wear scuffing. Includes original factory "breathe holes" in the shrink wrap, validating its untampered authenticity.
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