Patti Smith Horses 1975 1st Pressing Signed Autograph Mom & Dad Etched Dead Wax
  $   200

 


$ 200   (best offer accepted)   Sold For
Apr 22, 2026 Sold Date
Dec 10, 2025 Start Date
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Description


Patti Smith – Horses

1975 Arista Records – AL 4066 – U.S. First Pressing

Hand-Signed Cover (No COA)


Up for sale is a vintage first pressing of Patti Smith’s landmark debut Horses, released in 1975 on Arista Records. This copy features a hand-signed front cover in black marker. Signature appears consistent with authentic Patti Smith examples, though no COA is included, so please review photos and use your own judgment.


Deadwax / Matrix


Side 1 deadwax includes the original first-pressing etching “MOM & DAD” — a known detail found on early Arista pressings of this album.


Condition

• Jacket: VG+

Light shelf wear and minor corner wear. Signature is clear and bold.

• Vinyl: VG +

• Inner Sleeve: Original Arista logo sleeve included.


Features

• True 1975 first pressing

• Produced by John Cale

• Photography by Robert Mapplethorpe

• Signed cover

• Iconic punk-era collectible


Shipping


Record will be shipped outside the jacket, in a proper mailer with padding, to prevent seam splits. Expedited shipping available.


Notes


This is a vintage signed piece with no documentation. Sold as-is. Please examine all photos carefully. A great addition for Patti Smith fans and collectors of first-wave punk artifacts


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