The Band - Music From Big Pink VinyL 1968 SHRINK. EXCELLENT The REAL DEAL
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The Band - Music From Big Pink Vinyl SKAO-2955 Gatefold SHRINK. EX/EX! RAINBOW LABEL.

THE REAL DEAL!

Label:

Capitol Records – SKAO 2955, Capitol Records – SKAO-2955

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Scranton Pressing, Gatefold

Country:

US

Released:

1968

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Folk Rock, Acoustic, Blues Rock, Rock & Roll, Country Rock

THE REAL DEAL! NOT THE ORANGE LABEL OR ANY OTHER LABEL. IT'S THE RAINBOW LABEL, IT IS A  USA ISSUE, NOT THE UK , CANADA, JAPAN OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY, IT IS AN ORIGINAL 1968 1ST PRESSING. iT DOESN'T SOUND VG OR VG+, THIS RECORD SOUNDS EXCELLENT!

I gave this record VG+/ EX because it has a couple of very light marks. and I stick to "Goldmine" standards, I test played this record and it plays EXcellent or better. Nice and quiet. Cover is also EXcellent! Sharp corners, beautiful edges and ";readable" spine. Nice and frame-able. Spindle holes nice and clean. No writing, splits, saw marks, holes, stains. Very clean! This is a Super copy!  ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION. 


RECORD: This record is in VG+/EX condition and in tight SHRINK!. A few "nothing marks" DNAP. Test played excellent!

NOTE! IF SHRINK IS REMOVED OR DAMAGED, RECORD IS NOT RETURNABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

 COVER: Tight shrink. Corners, edges, spine in EXCELLENT/NM condition! No ring rear at all. STUNNING!

NO WRITING, SPLITS, HOLES, SAW MARKS, STAINS ETC. 

THIS RECORD AND SLEEVE IS ONE OF THE FINEST I HAVE COME ACROSS.

 

RECORDS SHIPPED IN PROFESSIONAL RECORD MAILER WITH RECORDS OUTSIDE OF COVERS.AND IN ARCHIVAL QUALITY  RECORD SLEEVE. 

shipped with insurance for your protection.

NOTE! IF SHRINK IS REMOVED OR DAMAGED, RECORD IS NOT RETURNABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

I PRIDE MYSELF ON SELLING RECORDS WITH QUALITY SOUND. IF THE SOUND DOES NOT MAKE ME SMILE WHEN I LISTEN TO IT, I WILL TELL YOU WHY SO YOU CAN MAKE AN INTELLIGENT DECISION ON YOUR PURCHASE.

WHY BUY FROM ME?

1: ACCURATE REPRESENTATION and consistent professional grading
2: SAFELY SHIPPED. Professional vinyl shipping boxes and material. (records shipped outside of covers)
3: LP'S test played if any questionable scratches are noticed to assure enjoyable listening. No hassle returns.
NOTE: IF SHRINK WRAP IS REMOVED, RECORDS ARE NOT RETURNABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!
    My goal is to provide every customer with the best buying experience. I advertise all my items clearly and in as much detail as I can. I visually grade all my records as accurately as possible. Please note that a visual grade can differ from a play grade, and am happy to spot check a record upon request. All orders are shipped quickly and packed with extra care to ensure fast, safe arrival. I combine
shipping on multiple orders to save you money
Please look closely at all pictures, read all relevant details and ask any questions you may have before buying. I offer a full 30-day return policy on most everything I sell, so buy with confidence!
Thanks for looking! 

A1 Tears Of Rage Written-By – B. Dylan*, R. Manuel* 5:21 A2 To Kingdom Come Written-By – J. R. Robertson* 3:19 A3 In A Station Written-By – R. Manuel* 3:31 A4 Caledonia Mission Written-By – J. R. Robertson* 3:53 A5 The Weight Written-By – J. R. Robertson* 4:34 B1 We Can Talk Written-By – R. Manuel* 3:02 B2 Long Black Veil Written-By – D. Dill*, M. J. Wilkin* 3:02 B3 Chest Fever Written-By – J. R. Robertson* 5:15 B4 Lonesome Suzie Written-By – R. Manuel* 4:02 B5 This Wheels On Fire Written-By – B. Dylan*, R. Danko* 3:11 B6 I Shall Be Released Written-By – B. Dylan* 3:12
  • Record Company – Capitol Industries, Inc.
  • Manufactured By – Capitol Records, Inc.
  • Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
  • Copyright © – Bob Dylan
  • Arranged By – Albert Grossman*
  • Cover, Painting – Bob Dylan
  • Design [Album Design] – Milton Glaser
  • Engineer – Don Hahn, Rex Updegraft, Shelly Yakus, Tony May
  • Performer – Garth Hudson, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko, Jaime Robbie Robertson*
  • Photography By – Elliott Landy
  • Producer – John Simon
Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton label variation. All runout variations show the stamped [IAM logo]
Black labels with rainbow rim with 'A Subsidiary of Capitol Industries, Inc.' in rim text.

Cat# SKAO 2955 on cover (front, back, spine).
Cat# SKAO-2955 on labels.

I AM [inside triangle] stamped in the deadwax runouts denotes - pressed by Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton, PA

Track durations on the labels are different than those listed on the jacket (above):
Printed in U.S.A.
Front cover painting: © B.D. 1968

Track B5 on the label is "Wheels On Fire"
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, etched, side B, var. 5): SKAO-2-2955-X3
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, etched, side A, var. 5): SKAO-1-2955-W6

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, etched, side A, var. 5): SKAO-1-2955-W6
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, etched, side B, var. 5): SKAO-2-2955-X3


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