Santana 'Self Titled' Vinyl Stereo 1969 2 Eye In Shrink Wrap Columbia CS 9781 EX

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Santana - Self Titled Vinyl LP in Stereo 1969 (Shrink Wrapped) on Columbia Records CS 9781.  The item is Used and in Excellent Condition.  


The Cover Sleeve is in Excellent Condition.  The Color Graphics on the Front & Back of the Cover Sleeve are in Excellent Condition.  The Sides, Corners and Spine are in Excellent Condition.  There is a Promotional Sticker ('INCLUDES THEIR HIT SINGLE "JINGO") at the Top Front Cover on the Shrink Wrap.  The Cover Sleeve has Shrink Wrap missing on the 1/2 the Back Side Only.  There is Some Aged Brown on the Front at the Opening.  The Cover Sleeve is the Original.  


The Inner Dust Sleeve is in Very Good Condition.  The Inner Dust Sleeve is Paper with No Label Hole Window and has the Promotional Inner Sleeve, "Here's How Records Give You More Of What You Want."  Has Some  Aged Browning. There are No Creases or Tears.  There is a 5 inch Seam Split at the Bottom only. There are No Side Seam Splits.  The Inner Dust Sleeve is Original.  


There is a New Replacement Inner Dust Sleeve that is a Three - Ply, Anti - Static Sleeve Protector that will be provided.  It will protect the vinyl from Dust, Dirt and Scratches.  The Replacement Inner Dust is New and in Near - Mint Condition.  


The Vinyl Record is in Very Good - Plus Condition.  The Vinyl is Clean and Glossy.  There are Some Scratches and Marks.  The Vinyl has been Play-Tested.  


Vinyl Matrix Numbers are the following:  (Side 1) XSM139377 - 1G  O and (Side 2) XSM - 139378 1D O.


The Labels and Spindles are in Excellent Condition.  


Please review the 22 pictures that have been provided.  The Album has been Stored in a Temperature Controlled and Smoke Free Environment. 



Notes and Album Authenticity Confirmation:



Title - Santana Release Date - August 1969 (Variant 2 & Variant 4)  Format - Vinyl, LP, Record Album, Stereo Genre - Rock, Latin, Funk/Soul Style -  Psychedelic Rock Manufactured By - Columbia Records Cover - front cover is in black & white color, "Columbia, Stereo, CS 9781" at top left corner  Cover - printed on the front cover is a promotional Sticker ('INCLUDES THEIR HIT SINGLE "JINGO") & "SANTANA printed top to bottom at the right side opening  Inner Dust Sleeve - has original inner dust sleeve and a Replacement Sleeve has been provided Label - Side 1 "COLUMBIA" printed in white, below that is SANTANA printed in black  both at center top above spindle, Columbia's logo - 2 white eyes at the right & left side of the spindle at the runoff, CS 9781 printed in black at the left of spindle, "SIDE 1" below that is "XSM 129377" at the right of the spindle, "360 sound" STEREO "360 sound" printed in white at bottom, below the spindle is tracks A1 - A5  Label - Side 2 "COLUMBIA" printed in white, below that is SANTANA printed in black both at center top above spindle, Columbia's logo -  2 white eyes at the right & left side of the spindle at the runoff, CS 9781 printed in black at the left of spindle, "SIDE 2" below that is "XSM 129378" at the right of the spindle, "360 sound" STEREO "360 sound" printed in white at bottom, below the spindle is tracks B1 - B4 Label -  This original pressing has incorrect song writing credits on the label (see pics), they were corrected on later pressings.  Track A2, "Evil Ways" is written by (Clarence Henry), but incorrectly credited to (Jimmie Zack);  Track A5 "Jingo" is written by Babatunde Olatunji and has been corrected. Label - "360 SOUND STEREO" Red Label Vinyl Matrix Numbers -  (Side 1) XSM139377 - 1G  O and (Side 2) XSM - 139378 1D O                       Resources Used - Discogs