Cream Fresh Cream Monarch Pressing ATCO SD 33-206 Visual NM & Plays NrMINT +
$
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Description
Cream
Fresh Cream
Monarch Pressing*
ATCO SD 33-206
First Issue Lavender / Tan Brown labels
Visual NM & Plays NrMINT +
* This is a Monarch Records Los Angeles pressing plant issue, as indicated by the "MR" stamp within a circle, the △ symbol and the catalog number as shown on the labels with the suffix "MO" as in the catalog number Side One here, of (ST-C-66957-MO).
There has not been another copy of this grade available on eBay or elsewhere since August 2023 and that copy sold for $141.
Matrix / Runout (Side A etched, variant 1):
ST-C-66957-AA -RE LW [circled MR] AT △10305 …W.
Matrix / Runout (Side B etched, variant 2):
ST-C-66958-AA [circled MR] AT LW △10305-X ...W.
LP: (Graded) Near Mint, according to Goldmine record grading definitions. This record grades as an LP that appears to either have been handled or played on a small number of occasions only in the most cautious manner possible but picked up just a few very small and minor surface sleeve scuffs (not scratches) somewhere along the way. Side Two is more classified as Near Mint Minus, but only because of an entirely superficial sleeve scuff which has zero effect on playback (see Play grading)
The plating surfaces retain as new glossiness and the labels are in outstanding shape with no spindle trails. The record is also exceptionally clean and turntable ready.
Play Graded: Near Mint Plus - This LP, in terms of absence of surface noise, is as close to the quietness of a Compact Disc as nearly any vinyl pressing ever gets. So, on the below linear graph, the in between tracks rating is 9.7 or better and during song selections, is 9.8 or better. The quietness of digital and the richness of analog. The sonics, in terms of clarity, dynamics, imaging, balance and definition, are magnificent.
Cover: (Graded) Near Mint Minus - very light degree of shelfwear on the cover. Has some spotting on the front cover which may have been attributable to water. They are not stains and there is no color loss, but holding the cover at an angle, they can be seen. It's difficult to capture in a photo, but I have placed one in the listing gallery. All solid seams and fully legible spine printing. Retains original issue ATCO catalog innersleeve, which is period correct and includes a thumbnail of this recording.
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