Santana III 3rd THIRD LP UK CBS 1st Press SUPER AUDIO [Ex+/Ex] WOWZER

	£		35
	$		46

GUARANTEE TO SMOKE EVERYTHING ON THE MARKET! MFSL/ORIGINAL..whatever..this copy will BEAT anything.
An original 1st press of THREE on UK CBS from 1971. Matrix A1/B1 - very 1st cut obtainable. Ok, so how do we know we're dealing with a PROPER 1st - after all many copies look similar to this one. Well, there's a couple of things to look out for on the labels. FIRSTLY - they made a blooper on early copies and FORGOT to add track timings [like on this example]. There is, in addition, a further distinguishing factor from copies just 3 month later. the track 'Everybody's Everything' was initially credited to 'Dandilion'. ALL later copies credit this tracks publishing to 'Keith Prowse'. So, why the big fuss with getting a real early 1st copy? Well, these copies are just a couple of months from those pristine masters. The vinyl comes housed in an original 1st issue gatefold cover. Again, what distinguishes an early 1st? Well, when first released you will notice that the covers made no mention of Santana, or the album title. One imagines the record company wasn't a big fan of this...but the early copies make NO MENTION. So, you're in excellent position to snag one of the original copies where this fantastic artwork is totally untampered with. We also have a generic CBS inner from the time too. So, 100% genuine and 100% complete.
Vinyl (Ex/Ex+) In super condition and clearly has only seen lightest use. Under close inspection I can only make out a couple of lightest marks per side - nothing remotely troublesome. A thorough testing from beginning to end reveals a mostly EXCELLENT+ level of playback with one slight deviation. Now, you can certainly go out and purchase a half-speed master, or an Mfsl reissue. But just bear in mind you'll probably pay more than we are asking for on this copy. And I wouldn't mind betting this copy will still likely run it into second place! CBS were a dab hand at pressings in the early seventies and this copy is a)extremely close onto fresh masters and b)is well preserved. All I could detect was a couple of crackles in a couple of isolated spots per side. And one isolated tick early on side 1. If you're the sort of listener who gets a kick out of manging to make out what band members are whispering in the background.... this could well be the copy to go for! I have never witnessed a cleaner or lower noise floor record ever. Stunning. FINAL UPGRADE. I guarantee this copy will beat anything on the market - period. ANY VERSION. ANY COPY. It is literally amazing for audio. If you like hifi records...have a good look at this one. The audio is astonishing.
Cover (Ex) The front and rear are clean and flat with minimal signs of handling - 90% of copies do not look like this!!. The interior is spot on - no issues. Minimal signs of edge wear - unusual [no! very unusual]. Nice firm opening panel without deformation. The spine is super well preserved with all text legible fully legible - almost perfect. The spine retains full square shape - which rarely happens. Overall the over retains excellent rigidity. A super specimen by any standard.
Inner (Ex-) Light ageing. No splits.



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