The Jacksons Self Titled LP Epic PE 34222 Orig US 1976 First Press Gatefold
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The Jacksons Self Titled LP Epic PE 34222 Orig US 1976 First Press Gatefold

Item Specifics:

  • Artist: The Jacksons

  • Title: The Jacksons

  • Label: Epic / Philadelphia International Records

  • Catalog Number: PE 34222 (AL 34222 / BL 34222)

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold, 33 1/3 RPM

  • Release Year: 1976

  • Genre: R&B & Soul / Disco / Funk

  • Country: US (Original First Pressing)

  • Category: 1970s Soul & Disco / First Pressing

Description:

  • The Record: Authentic 1976 US Original First Pressing of the self-titled album by The Jacksons, released on Epic / Philadelphia International Records.

  • The Significance: A landmark crossover album marking the group's departure from Motown and transition into Philly Soul greatness under Gamble & Huff. Includes the massive hits "Enjoy Yourself" and "Show You The Way To Go", as well as "Blues Away"—the very first published track written entirely by Michael Jackson.

  • Technical Quality: Premium early US Columbia pressing variant featuring the earliest handwritten "1A" matrix codes. Mastered at Frankford/Wayne Labs, showing the signature "F/W" etching in the deadwax.

  • Presentation: Original heavy cardboard Gatefold jacket featuring iconic group photography on the front, back, and inner gatefold spread.

Technical Data:

  • Matrix / Runout (Side One): AL-34222-1A F/W

  • Matrix / Runout (Side Two): BL-34222-1A F/W

  • Production: Executive Producers: Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff. Arranged by Bobby Martin, Jack Faith, Dexter Wansel. Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

  • Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

    • Visual: Strong original factory gloss remains. Surface is highly clean with only light, superficial paper sleeve wisps visible under strong light. No deep marks or scratches.

    • Labels: Clean orange Epic/PIR labels with sharp text, no writing, and very minimal spindle wear.

    • Audio: Plays clean, warm, and dynamic with standard light vintage surface floor noise in quiet transitions, but music overpowers beautifully.

  • Cover Condition: VG (Very Good)

    • Note: Original gatefold jacket displays honest vintage shelf and edge wear. Notable scuffing/flaking along the spine and left opening edges, and mild ring wear on front/back graphics. Inner gatefold photography is well-preserved and intact.

Tracklist: Side One:

  1. Enjoy Yourself — 3:24

  2. Think Happy — 3:08

  3. Good Times — 4:57

  4. Keep On Dancing — 4:31

  5. Blues Away — 3:14

Side Two:

  1. Show You The Way To Go — 5:28

  2. Living Together — 4:25

  3. Strength Of One Man — 3:55

  4. Dreamer — 3:03

  5. Style Of Life — 3:21


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