The Zombies - Odessey And Oracle (1968 Original US Press) Green Date L
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Description
Up for sale is a certified, 100% authentic 1968 US original first pressing of The Zombies' psychedelic pop masterpiece, Odessey and Oracle. Released on the iconic bright green Date Records label (TES 4013), this record features the legendary tracks "Time Of The Season" and "Care Of Cell 44".This copy is a verified Columbia Pitman pressing, confirmed by the machine-stamped "1D" matrix suffix in the deadwax. While the jacket cover has significant structural paper damage on the back, the vinyl itself remains clean, shiny, and ready for premier audiophile playback.🔍 Authenticity & Matrix Deadwax MarkersAvoid the modern digital reissues and bootlegs. This copy is guaranteed 1968 analog history with the following stamped runouts:Side 1 Matrix: XSM137383-1 (followed by Pitman stamp markers)
- Side 2 Matrix: XSM137384-1D (Machine-stamped, clearly pictured!)
- Label Details: Deep green Date Records label with the classic overhead logo typography. No "A" stamp variation on the rear cover text.
Item SpecificsArtist: The Zombies
- Title: Odessey And Oracle
- Format: LP Vinyl / 12" Album
- Release Year: 1968
- Record Label: Date Records / CBS Inc.
- Catalog Number: TES 4013
- Country of Pressing: United States
- Speed: 33 RPM
Goldmine Condition ReportVinyl Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)Visual: The wax looks beautiful! It retains its deep original factory high gloss mirror finish. Only a few light surface sleeve wisps or microscopic hairlines visible under direct grading light.
- Audio: Plays wonderfully. Loud, clear, warm 1960s psychedelic analog presence with minimal surface noise between tracks. No skips, repeat clicks, or loud pops.
- Sleeve/Cover Condition: Poor (P) to Fair (F)Imperfections: The front psychedelic artwork cover still pops beautifully, but the back cover has severe paper tearing/loss across the bottom half as shown in the pictures. There is also corner dings and seam splitting developing from age. Sold strictly as-is for the cover.
- Labels: Bright green labels are exceptionally vibrant and clean with no writing or severe spindle markings.
Shipping & HandlingSafe Shipping Setup: Shipped with the record removed from the jacket and placed into a separate anti-static inner sleeve to eliminate any risk of further seam splitting during shipping.
- Protection: Shipped in a premium, rigid cardboard vinyl record mailer flanked by protective bubble inserts.
- Tracking: Fully tracked and insured shipping via USPS Media Mail.
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