AMY WINEHOUSE LP -- Universal Republic # B0008994-01 -- BACK TO BLACK -- 2006

Sold Date: May 23, 2024
Start Date: August 13, 2023
Final Price: $20.06 (USD)
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Universal Republic 12-inch 33 RPM LP # B0008994-01 is "Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse. It is stereo and dated 2006, but I don't think it's the original pressing, even though some eBay sellers might tell you it is. The distinguishing features on the cover are the small parental advisory logo at the lower right, and the FBI piracy warning on the back (both potential indicators of a first pressing). But the numbers scratched into the dead wax are "B000899401  A-RE2" on Side 1, and "B000899401 B-RE" on Side 2 (both positive indicators of a re-issue). It is identified as a re-issue on Discogs, but with no release date stated.

It looks to be in mixed condition, still beautifully shiny, but with some visible surface scuffs and scratches, including a particularly nasty little scratch across the track "Just Friends" on Side 1. Both sides play through without jumping or repeating on my Audio-Technica turntable, and mostly just typical light background noise, with some scattered clicks and pops and an audible passage of worrisome ticking in the middle of "Just Friends." Because of variations in tracking ability and needle weights, I can offer no guarantees as to how well it will play on your equipment. (If it jumps, my general advice would be to increase the needle weight and try again.)

The cover is in solid and functional condition, with the seams all intact, and just typical light surface rubbing and edge wear. It comes with a plain white inner sleeve.

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