Sold Date: July 26, 2020
Start Date: July 11, 2020
Final Price: $54.95 (USD)
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Up for auction is a very nice original copy of the Van Morrison album Moondance, originally released in the U.S. on Warner Bros. (WS 1835) in 1970:
-Guaranteed original pressing, NOT recent reissue -Original olive green WB labels -Matrix reads:
39621 WS1835A RE1-1B 39621 WS 1835 -1 -Has Ⴔ Pitman pressing plant symbol in deadwax -Tambourine on "Into The Mystic"
-Original gatefold cover with "Stoned Me" title misprint -Original and correct WB inner sleeve (torn but repaired)
-No UPC/bar code on cover -NOT record club pressing -Vinyl comes in poly audiophile protective inner sleeve
Note: Original pressings like this one have Van Morrison playing the tambourine on "Into The Mystic", but the tambourine was removed on second and later pressings--the presence of the tambourine is the best identifier for original pressings.

Condition: Cover is very nice.  Moondance covers are notorious for being prone to wear, but this one has been preserved better than most.  Unless you find one in original shrink wrap, it will almost be guaranteed to have rubbing wear.  This one has just a hint of rubbing top and bottom middle, and some light ring wear on back.  Seams are nice, light rub here and there, no splits except for the small beginning of one on bottom seam near opening--only about an inch but it's closed.  Spine is nice and tight, probably never been opened flat completely.  Interior is clean.  Overall, a nicely preserved, attractive and collectible original. Grade: Very Good Plus Plus (VG++), better than typical VG+ copies
Vinyl is also very nice, still retains its original shine.  No obvious scratches or scuffs, but under a strong light, a few faint, superficial hairlines show up, probably from taking vinyl out of paper inner sleeve a few times.  Labels are clean, no wear to spindle holes.  Looks like this record has been played a few times but handled with care.  Audio quality is excellent for an early '70s WB pressing. Grade: Excellent (EX)
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