Sealed Phil Spector-"A Christmas Gift For You" LP Philles 4005 NO BAR/CUT 1963
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12" 33 1/3 LP, FACTORY SEALED-NO BAR CODE, NO CUT OUT. Phil Spector "A Christmas Gift for you", Philles 4005 circa 1963. The Ronettes, Darlene Love, The Crystals and Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans. Soulful, Motown-like Christmas songs!
Please use the photos taken in bright light to help judge condition but Ignore reflection or glare! There are no washed out areas, fading near the top,etc.
Record: MINT-NEVER OPENED AND STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY SEALED SHRINK WRAP. I would be proud to own this copy!
Cover: VG++ RING WEAR VISIBLE from storage and minor soft corners. No pricing stamps or price tags affixed to the plastic.
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-I sell vintage records, some up to 60 years old! Please don't expect brand new 180 gram versions, mint perfect.
-While not I am not an expert record grader, I have great ears and eyes for condition. I have been a brick and mortar record dealer since 1987 and a pro musician way before that!
-Please use the many photos taken in bright light to help assign condition you require.
-Buyer pays for shipping
-California buyers include 9.50% tax by law
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-All packages are sent carefully in a sturdy record mailer with cardboard inserts.
Legendary producer Phil Spector was convicted of murder and, bad hair and all, sits in a California prison. Considering his age and the fact that he faces a long prison term, there is little chance he will ever enter another recording studio and produce any recordings.
What a strange fate for such a legendary figure, a producer many called a genius and the force behind development of what would be called the “Wall of Sound.”
This Christmas LP has withstood the test of time and is considered by many critics to be the best album of his career.
“A Christmas Gift For You” originally had the misfortune of being released on November 22, 1963, the same day as the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and was not a major commercial success that year. In the years since, however, it has been embraced as a beloved pop–culture touchstone, with many of its tracks becoming holiday airplay favorites.
In 2003, “A Christmas Gift For You” was ranked Number 142 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Long–time Spector fan Brian Wilson has named it as his all–time favorite LP. The album’s influence has also been reflected in cover versions by contemporary artists.
I recently acquired several original 1960s pressings from a defunct Philadelphia record distributor. This is a rare item because it is an original sealed Philles LP, jacket appears perfect, and there is no drill hole through the cover. This distributor told me he acquired this LP when the Philles remainder stock was sold out of the east coast operations for the label. Philles Records were pressed for east coast distribution under contract by Clarion Record Manufacturing, 1021 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. There is no doubt this is an original LP manufactured in the early 1960s! The seal is complete and the corners are sharp and crisp.
Title: A Christmas Gift For You From Philles Records
Label: Philles PHLP 4005 (Mono)
13 Tracks:
White Christmas — Darlene Love
Frosty The Snow Man — The Ronettes
The Bells Of St. Mary’s — Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town — The Crystals
Sleigh Ride — The Ronettes
Marshmallow World — Darlene Love
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus — The Ronettes
Rudolph The Red–Nosed Reindeer — The Crystals
Winter Wonderland — Darlene Love
Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers — The Crystals
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) — Darlene Love
Here Comes Santa Claus — Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans
Silent Night — Phil Spector & Artists
Producer: Phil Spector, Arranger: Jack Nitzsche, Engineer: Larry Levine
Studio: Gold Star
Musicians:
Horns: “Teenage” Steve Douglas, Jay Migliori, Roy Caton, Lou Blackburn
Guitars: Tom “Arbuckle” Tedesco, Bill Pitman, Irv Rubins, Nino Tempo
Pianos: Leon Russell, Don Randi, Al Delory
Bass: Ray Pohlman, Jimmy Bond
Drums: Hal Blaine
Percussion: Frank Kapp, Sonny Bono, Jack Nitzsche
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