(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. 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. 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 ubbing 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. Overall, a beautifully preserved, attractive and highly collectible original. Grade: Excellent Plus (EX+). Vinyl is also very nice, still retains its original shine. Side Two looks generally 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+). How I Pack Your Records : I remove the records with inner sleeves from the covers prior to packing. I sandwich the record between two pieces of cardboard for padding and protection. The item “VAN MORRISON MOONDANCE ORIGINAL 1970 WARNER BROS LP 1A/1A PROMO WLP RARE” is in sale since Saturday, September 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Music\Records”. The seller is “carson-boone” and is located in Toledo, Ohio. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Artist: Van Morrison
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Duration: LP
- Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Speed: 33 RPM
- Record Size: 12″
- Title: Moondance
- Record Label: Warner Bros.
- Release Year: 1970
- Edition: First Pressing
- Genre: Rock
- Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)
- Special Attributes: White Label Promo