TOM WAITS -CLOSING TIME- ORIGINAL TRUE 1ST PRESS WHITE ASYLUM LABEL LP INSERT EX
$
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Description
Up for auction is a very rare original copy of the debut Tom Waits album "Closing Time" originally released in the U.S. on Asylum Records (ST-AS-732732 PR) in 1973.
-Guaranteed original First Pressing
-Original white Asylum labels
-Original inner sleeve w/ lyrics
-Original semi-matte cover
-No UPC/bar code on cover
Note: This is a true white Asylum label first pressing. Most copies of this album sold on eBay as "original" are NOT, in fact, original in that they have the later pressing "blue clouds" Asylum labels.
"Closing Time" was released in early 1973, and it was one of the last Asylum records to be released on the white Asylum labels before they were changed to the "blue clouds" label a couple months later in 1973. Upon its initial release, "Closing Time" did not sell well at all--it did not even chart in the U.S. Thus these white label copies are extremely rare, especially copies that are still in nice condition.
Condition:
The cover is in nice condition with light signs of wear. Front is nice, generally clean, with light rubbing top middle. Back is nice with light ring wear on left edge and top middle. Seams are nice, intact, no splits, but they do have some light rubbing here and there. Well-preserved and attractive overall. Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+).
The vinyl is also in nice condition, still retains its original shine. No obvious scratches or scuffs, just a few very light, superficial marks on each side probably from taking the vinyl out of paper inner sleeve a few times. Labels are nice, though Side One has former owner's initials on it. No marks around spindle holes, indicating little previous play.
Play-Tested: I've spot played this album, and the fidelity is very nice for an original pressing, no obvious groove damage or wear. Not audiophile clean, but none of these originals were, and this one is obviously well-preserved and cared for. Grade: Excellent (EX).
100% satisfaction guaranteed, no risk buying. My 100% positive feedback on rare records allows you to buy with confidence. Returns accepted, no questions asked.
