Sold Date: November 9, 2020
Start Date: September 5, 2020
Final Price: $110.00 (USD)
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Up for auction is a nice original promo copy of the landmark Van Morrison album Moondance, originally released in the U.S. on Warner Bros. (WS 1835) in 1970:
-Guaranteed original pressing, NOT recent reissue -Original white WB promo labels -1A/1A first pressing etched in deadwax
-Original gatefold cover with "Stoned Me" title misprint -Original and correct WB "W7" inner sleeve
-No UPC/bar code on cover -NOT record club pressing -Vinyl comes in poly audiophile protective inner sleeve
Note: Many promo copies of Moondance have the unattractive DJ "timing strip" on the front cover, which really detracts from the beauty of the album--this one does not have that feature.


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 ring and rubbing wear.  This one has just a hint of rubbing to a couple corners (see photos)  Seams are nice, no splits.  Spine is nice and tight, probably never been opened flat completely.  Interior is clean.  Overall, a beautifully preserved, attractive and highly collectible original. Grade: Excellent Plus (EX+)
Vinyl is also very nice, still retains its original shine.  Side One has a couple longish light superficial hairlines and a few tiny handling marks you can see under a strong light--nothing that seem to affect playback quality.  Side Two looks generally clean.  Labels are clean.  Looks like this record has been played a few times but handled with care.
Spot-Tested: Audio quality is very good for an early '70s WB pressing, but not audiophile clean.  Has some faint pressing noise on the lead-in grooves but once the music kicks in, it's not particularly noticeable.  Still nice in quiet passages, but again, not audiophile quiet.  Still an enjoyable listen.
Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+)



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