CREAM~FRESH CREAM~VERY RARE ORIG '66 ATCO MONO LP~TAN/GREY LABELS~EXCELLENT COND CREAM~FRESH CREAM~VERY RARE ORIG '66 ATCO MONO LP~TAN/GREY LABELS~EXCELLENT COND

CREAM
FRESH CREAM
ATCO 33-206
 
ORIGINAL US PRESSING FROM 1966 - 51 YEARS AGO!!
2-TONE DARK GRAY AND PALE BROWN LABELS!
VERY RARE MONO PRESSING.
THICK CARDBOARD COVER AND HEAVYWEIGHT PRESSING!
COVER IS IN EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION WITH LIGHT RINGWEAR.
ALL EDGES ARE STRONG AND UNDAMAGED!
VINYL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH LIGHT SURFACE SCUFFS/SCRATCHES.
THERE IS AN AUDIBLE SCRATCH WHICH RUNS THROUGH PARTS OF "I'M SO GLAD" AND "TOAD".
THE BEST COPY WE'VE SEEN IN MANY YEARS!
AMAZING CONDITION FOR AN ALBUM WHICH IS OVER HALF A CENTURY OLD!

The three albums Cream recorded in mono between 1966 and 1968 ("Fresh Cream"; "Disraeli Gears"; and white label promo-only mono version of "Wheels of Fire") represent some of the most eloquent arguments that the mono mixes are almost always superior to their stereo alter egos, at least as far as rock, soul and psych music is concerned. This, CREAM's first album is a classic example: for those who remember the classic intro to the opening track (I Feel Free) and its distinct rhythmic pattern : ta-tata-ta-ta…ta followed by the chorus and first verse, this mono mix will be an eye opener. It will pluck the magnetic membrane out of your speakers. And Eric Clapton's guitar sounds so sharp and edgy that you might confuse him for Jeff Beck or Jimmy Hendrix. Musically, Cream was never - ever - as superlative as on these 12 tracks, which clearly and with flying colors passed the test of time - much better , in fact, than their subsequent albums did.As I! noted, the album contains the ultimate version of their first single ("I feel free") as well as a couple of tracks which Cream made famous (NSU; Sleepy Time and - in particular - gorgeous remake of Skip James' "I'm so glad" which would make the old blues master shine with pride. Speaking of blues, this is the most bluesy of all Cream albums, and it carries with it the air of R&B, syncopation and phrasing directly reminiscent of this indigenous American music form. This album was last issued in mono in 1968 and was discontinued in this, original mono form shortly thereafter, which is a shame, because this is the only viable way of hearing this beautiful music. Don't miss an opportunity to own the very first, original version of the very first album by the very first super-group ever.

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