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Leadbelly "The Midnight Special" 1968 Mono Aus.1st.Press Excellent+ LP

Sold Date: December 4, 2023
Start Date: November 27, 2023
Final Price: $42.00 (AUD)
Bid Count: 5
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 – The Midnight Special Stock Image  Label: – LPV-505Series:Format: , LP, Mono Country:Released:1969Genre:, Style:,  Tracklist Show Credits A1Easy RiderA2Good Morning BluesA3Pick A Bale Of CottonA4Sail On, Little GirlA5New York CityA6Rock Island Line Vocals –  A7RobertaA8Gray Goose Vocals –  B1The Midnight SpecialB2AlbertaB3You Can't Lose-a MeB4T.B. BluesB5Red Cross Store BluesB6Whoa Back BuckB7Don't You Love Your Daddy No More?B8I'm On My Last Go-round
Condition Description & Other Information ## Beyond Rare Australian First pressing with its Red RCA Label & Esso Advertising logo ## "American folk and blues singer, musician, and songwriter notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil". ## The Vinyl is described as Excellent+ & was a joy to listen to during today's play-test, average background & below average background when compared to any other vinyl from 1968, & no skips or stops. Several spindle marks to both labels. There are a reasonable number of extremely fine hairlines & sleeve marks to both sides of the record. The Vinyl has retained nearly all of its rich waxy lustre.  The Cover is described as Excellent. There is some visible edge/spine & corner-wear. There are some fine cracks to spine & edges with associated wrinkles. There is some minor ring wear to front & verso. Cont'd... There are some colour losses to edges & spine. There are some areas of foxing to front & verso. No seam splits. Couple of minor stains here & there. Small amount of laminate separation half-way along spine. Please see attached photos...