CREAM FRESH CREAM 1st LP STONE MINT ORIG 1966 MONO LP

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·       CREAM - FRESH CREAM - ORIGINAL 1966 ATCO MONO LP 33-205

·       ORIGINAL US PRESSING

·       FIRST PRESSING ON A GRAY AND YELLOW ATCO MONO LABEL

·       THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

·       THICK CARDBOARD COVER, AMERICAN STYLE.

·       COVER IS STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL SHRINK (CELLOPHANE) WRAP

·       CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

·       THICK, HEAVY VINYL PRESSING

·       MATRIX NUMBER IN TRAIL-OFF VINYL (DEAD WAX) ENDS WITH '-1A/-1A'. ON SOME LABELS, SUFFIX '–1' DENOTES THE VERY FIRST, ORIGINAL PRESSING)

·       MONO version of this album has NEVER been available on legitimate Compact Disc or in any other digital format.

(►PLEASE SEE THE IMAGE OF THE COVER, LABEL OR BOTH, SHOWN BELOW)

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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.

Note: some record books and price guides claim that the original US pressing of this album came out without the song “I feel free”. This, to put it mildly, is a blatant misinformation. Only first UK pressings did NOT contain this track. All US pressings, this one included, did indeed include “I feel free”.

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·                               CONDITION:

·                               RECORD

(IMPORTANT NOTE: unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!; we grade records under the strong, diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)

(a)            WE GRADE THE VINYL AS NEAR MINT. The original luster is very much intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

(b)            The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!

(c)             The record comes in the original stock inner sleeve.

(d)            Mono pressing of this title is much rarer, and by far more preferable to its stereo counterpart. We think that the mix is more natural, humane, "organic" and that the mixes are somewhat different than on the stereo version. We estimate that stereo copies of this album outnumber mono pressings by a ratio of at least 10:1.

(e)             Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

·       COVER

THE COVER IS STRONG NEAR MINT, STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL ►SHRINK WRAP

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

-         Cover has a small, neat, circular cutout hole in one of the corners

-         Cover shows some light yellowing on back side, apparently from aging (nothing significant)

NO OTHER IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER:

-         No split seams

-         No ring wear

-         No cut-out corners

-         No saw-marks or indents

-         No dirt/dust rubbing stains (friction marks caused by rubbing against other covers)

-         No wrinkles or creases

-         No writing

-         No stamps

-         No tearing: no chips, dents or nicks on the seams

-         No peel-off marks

-         No stains

-         No mold or mildew spots

-         No stickers or labels

-         No water damage

-         No razor marks, scratches, pressure marks, lines, streaks, or cuts.

-         No warping

-         No wax, glue, paint or liquid drops on the cover

-         No bar codes

-         No RIAA stamps or stickers.

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