Description
Buddy Holly Original US Pressing ((MONO))
Released in 1964 Impossibly Rare Cat No. CRL 57210 RAINBOW CORAL Labels
Rare image of Bully Holly without glasses!
Another from my personal collection. This incredible 40 year old lp. This is certainly a sought after and desirable Buddy Holly records to ever find This being the second label variation released in 1964 original US Pressing with the rainbow stripes on the labels on the original Coral labels incredibly rare!
Please note This album is sold for its collectability rather that for its condition there is just light general ware and tare on the cover with age. The vinyl is actually lovely and clean but even more desirable the audio quality is near mint throughought confirming that this vinyl has not been played that much at all in my opinion. the audio is graded at least excellent plus to near mint stunningly vibrant! crystal clear and very vibrant without skips or sticking and the amazing thing is that this has obviously not been over played in my opinion there is no distortion through out the play. I have play tested the vinyl at very loud volume on a top system three times importantly using a dedicated mono cartridge! (listen to the sample recording complete both sides, actual recording from the vinyl) Well there is the cover. The us printed issue original thick card cover is absolutely stunning throughout without creases splits or tares at all. There is light scuff marks on the front to mention and can be seen in photos but is stll nice and flat Incredibly difficult to ever find these without edge splits and wear at the edges or even find these originals at all! I would grade the cover at least excellent in my opinion Please note the cover has always been stored in a case with the vinyl removed from the sleeve and cover for protection which has obviously kept this cover from damage over the years. One of the most sought after and collectable Rock’n Roll albums from one of the most influential musicians of all time. 55 years old like this so rare to find anywhere!
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The Matrix
Side 1 “MG6222T5” (“I” stamped at 12 oclock )
Side 2 “MG6223T6” (“I” stamped at 12 oclock )
The Vinyl
This is the original thicker , heavier chunky slab of vinyl only found like this on the earliest original pressings with deep grooves! (Later press are much more flimsier and less robust)!
The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of any warps. The vinyl has retained its original sheen from new in my opinion on initial inspection this looks like it has obviously barely ever been played not been over played in my opinion at least I can’t see signs of groove ware. On close inspection any marks that could possibly be seen would be sleeve removal only and nothing too significant in my opinion at least there is no nasty marks that would cause any loud constant clicks or pops, fortunately these original vinyls feature deep grooves which means that a lot of marks are not noticed during the audio.
The audio quality
I have played this track for track at very loud volume prior to listing at very loud volume four times,, Importantly using a dedicated mono cartridge! From the moment that the needle hits the playing surface , it is obvious that this vinyl in my opinion has barely been played at all and certainly not been over played. The audio is stunning crystal clear and vibrant, very bright and clear throughout, without any signs of distortion at all and plays with a lovely deep bassey feel only found like this on earliest pressings! I would grade the audio at least excellent plus to near mint throughout, even in between tracks is nice and quiet! very rich and vibrant through out ) Audio Near Mint
Please note! I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for isolated static ticks minor background in between tracks only, and not consistent through out the audio. Please remember that this is a genuine 40 year old record that would have originally been played on a 40 year old system.
The Labels
These are the original 2nd issue rainbow striped labels The labels are rich in colour and are very clean , all text is fully readable. Amazingly I find it hard to see any spidering around the spindle hole and the spindle hole is free of any ware and is perfectly round! There is very minor scuffing on the labels mention only really noticed if looked for in my opinion. This has barely been played in my opinion very rare to find like this.
The Record Sleeve (original Coral)
This is the original Coral serpier paper sleeve no splits or tares just light creasing with age. The vinyl is now always stored seperately from the sleeve and cover in an anti static sleeve. This is how I have always stored my records.
The Cover
This Is The Original US issue thick card US printed cover It is hard to believe that this cover is 40 years old! There are No splits or tares. all text is readable! There are no real creases or ware to mention on the front this is lovely! There is some scuff marks on the front but nothing too bad and I have certainly seen much worse. The rear is also exceptionally clean with any fading or yellowing barely noticed again unless looked for. The cover has always been seperated from the vinyl and sleeve since purchased from new! Unbelievably rare like this! Graded at excellent in my opinion
Summery
It is hard to believe that this is an incredible 40 years old. Audio is astoundingly good, Near Mint on my systems. Contact me for sample sound clips available.(I have recorded the complete album please inquire)
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