Laura Nyro – The First Songs FTS-3020 – Factory Sealed with Hype Sticker

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Laura Nyro – The First Songs

Verve Forecast FTS-3020 – Factory Sealed with Hype Sticker

Offered for sale is a factory‑sealed original LP of The First Songs by Laura Nyro, released on Verve Forecast Records, catalog FTS‑3020. This copy remains sealed, retains its original hype sticker, and has been preserved for decades, making it a highly desirable example of an early Laura Nyro pressing.

History of the Release

The First Songs was released in 1969 as a re‑sequenced and retitled reissue of Laura Nyro’s 1967 debut album More Than a New Discovery. Issued by Verve Forecast, the album introduced Nyro’s distinctive blend of pop, soul, folk, and jazz influences and highlighted her remarkable songwriting ability at a very young age.

The record includes the original versions of songs that later became major hits for other artists, such as “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Stoney End,” and “And When I Die.” Over time, The First Songs has come to be regarded as an essential document of Nyro’s early career and a cornerstone of late‑1960s singer‑songwriter music. Sealed copies, especially with hype stickers intact, are increasingly scarce.

Track Listing

Side One

Wedding Bell Blues
Billy’s Blues
California Shoeshine Boys
Blowin’ Away
Lazy Susan
Goodbye Joe

Side Two

Flim Flam Man (Hands Off the Man)
Stoney End
I Never Meant to Hurt You
He’s a Runner
Buy and Sell
And When I Die

Condition

Vinyl: Factory sealed and assumed Mint
Cover:
- Original shrink wrap intact with hype sticker
- Some corner wear from long‑term shelf storage
- Small splitting in the shrink wrap due to age
- Has punchout hole
- No indication of resealing

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Collector Statement (Sealed Record)

This LP is factory sealed and has never been opened. Because the seal remains intact, the vinyl surface, labels, and matrix numbers cannot be visually inspected or verified.

Vinyl condition is assumed based on sealed status only. Pressing identification is based on the catalog number and exterior characteristics. Opening the record will permanently affect its collectible value. This item is sold as a sealed vintage collectible.