Soft Machine Third 1970 US 1st Press G30340 NM Vinyl Columbia Red Labels

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Mar 1, 2026 Sold Date

Nov 29, 2025 Start Date

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Description

Soft Machine – Third

Original 1970 U.S. 1st Pressing

Columbia – G 30340 (2×LP Gatefold)

Up for sale is an original U.S. first pressing of Third by Soft Machine, a classic milestone in the Canterbury Scene and early jazz-rock fusion. This is not a reissue — it is the genuine 1970 Columbia pressing with the correct red/orange labels and first-cut matrix numbers.

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Condition

Vinyl: NM / EX+

Both LPs are exceptionally clean. High gloss, no scratches, no scuffs. Labels are clean. Play-tested and the records play excellent with no skips and no distracting noise. Hard to find this album in such clean shape.

Cover: VG

Gatefold shows some ringwear and corner wear from age, but fully intact with no major splits. Spine solid and readable. Inside gatefold is clean.

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Pressing Details

• Label: Columbia (red/orange 1970 style)

• Catalog: G 30340

• Format: 2×LP Gatefold

• Country: USA

• Year: 1970

• Matrix / Deadwax:

• PAL-30340-1 (Side 1 first lacquer)

• Other sides similar early cuts (photos included)