STEVIE WONDER - SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE - 1ST PRESS w/ 7" 45 & BOOKLET EX VG+
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Description
Up for sale is a complete original 1976 US 1st pressing of Stevie Wonder’s masterpiece, Songs in the Key of Life, released on Tamla Records (Catalog # T13-340C2). This collectible set includes both 12" LPs, the original 7" bonus EP ("A Something's Extra"), the 24-page lyric booklet, and upgraded anti-static inner sleeves alongside the original paper sleeves. Exact items seen in the photos are included with this purchase.
Pressing & Matrix Details Origin: Made in the USA (Columbia Terre Haute pressing for the LPs; RTI/Allied plating for the 7" EP). Audio Cut: Mastered directly from the studio master tapes at Crystal Sound in Hollywood, CA (etched XTAL in the dead wax). Engineers: Features dead-wax initials for acclaimed mastering engineers Frank Birch (FB) on the LPs and Jack Skinner (JS) on the 7" EP.
Condition Summary (Goldmine Grading) Vinyl Discs (VG+): All three discs maintain a strong original sheen with only minor surface paper scuffs visible under direct light. Clean labels with minimal spindle wear and no deep scratches. Jacket (VG): The original gatefold cover is structurally solid with vibrant artwork and the front hype sticker intact. Shows typical shelf wear, including seam rubbing, minor edge wear, and visible creasing/wear along the spine hinge. Lyric Booklet (VG+): Complete 24-page booklet in clean shape with crisp pages, solid binding, and no writing or tears. Sleeves (VG+): Upgraded to Hudson Hi-Fi anti-static inner sleeves for maximum protection; original paper inner sleeves are included.
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