Sly & The Family Stone - Fresh – 1973 Epic 1st Press Gatefold 12” Vinyl EX/EX
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Description

Sly & The Family Stone Fresh – 1973 Epic Funk Soul 1st Press Gatefold EX


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Description:

This is a confirmed 1st U.S. pressing of Fresh by Sly and the Family Stone, released in 1973 on Epic Records. A seminal funk/soul album, Fresh includes timeless grooves like:

   •   “If You Want Me to Stay”

   •   “In Time”

   •   “Frisky”

   •   “Babies Makin’ Babies”


This copy features the original orange Epic label, STERLING mastering stamp, and PAL/BL matrix codes with -1E suffix, confirming its status as a first pressing. Also includes the original gatefold jacket and full lyric inner sleeve.


Condition

   •   Vinyl: Excellent (EX) — High gloss and clean surface with minimal wear.

   •   Cover: Excellent (EX) — Strong edges, spine, and corners. No ringwear. Minimal aging only.

   •   Original Inner Sleeve: Near Mint (NM) — Clean lyric insert, fully intact, no damage.


This is a definitive early pressing of one of the funkiest, fiercest albums of the 1970s.


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Item Specifics:

   •   Format: Record

   •   Artist: Sly and the Family Stone

   •   Release Title: Fresh

   •   Record Size: 12”

   •   Type: LP

   •   Speed: 33 RPM

   •   Record Grading: Excellent (EX)

   •   Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

   •   Inlay Condition: Near Mint (NM)

   •   Release Year: 1973

   •   Style: Funk, Soul, Psychedelic Soul

   •   Record Label: Epic

   •   Edition: First Pressing

   •   Catalog Number: KE 32134

   •   Matrix / Runout: PAL 32134 -1E / STERLING


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Shipping:

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This is a vintage item with normal wear consistent with age and use.


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