Sold Date: February 2, 2018
Start Date: January 23, 2018
Final Price: $61.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 4
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PATTI SMITH HORSES
An original first pressing of the Patti Smith album "Horses" originally released on Arista Records (AL 4066) in 1975.
Guaranteed original First Pressing with all issue points: -RL Robert Ludwig mastering etched in run-out -STERLlNG stamp in run-out -DaddyFrank/Linda+Todd etched in run-out -"Horses" printed in white on cover -Original laminated paste-down cover -No UPC/bar code on cover -Original Arista paper inner sleeve
Note: Rare First Pressings of this album had the title "Horses" printed in white.  Later pressings it was printed in black.  Also, original labels correctly lack, "WARNING: Unauthorized reproduction of this recording is prohibited by Federal law and subject to criminal prosecution," under John Cale's producer credit.
Condition: The cover has some light soiling and minor signs of wear and age.  Front looks generally clean, lamination still in place and shiny with no significant ring wear.  Some signs of aging along edges but seams are nice, no splits. No owner marking. Corners nice, light rubbing, small bump. Very nice example.  Grade: VG+ .
The vinyl is in very nice condition, still has much of its original shine with at most a few light, superficial marks and hairlines - nothing serious or deep. Labels are clean. Grade: EX
Original die-cut Arista paper inner sleeve with light blue "A" logos circling the sleeve center hole about good+ condition with toning and splitting to bottom seam, etc. creditseleased July 1, 1981 All music by Storm Bugs, sleeve design by Yann Farcy of L'invitation au Suicide.


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