[1] The thinner sleeve version does not necessarily carry this special label discs
The regular red label vinyl coming in the "thinner" sleeve. Underneath is the common box-like single jacket just for comparison. |
In the previous post on Sept. 8th, I wrote that this double LP is housed in a thinner single sleeve. However, not all the thinner sleeves carry this special pressing. I own a total of four copies that come in this slightly distinctive sleeve. Namely, one is a still-sealed copy whereas the other three are used ones, among which two come with the "CBS Special Products" label. But the remaining one, unexpectedly, has the regular red "Columbia" label. So, is this copy the same as the normal red label release or somewhat different?
Side 1 labels of Disc 1 from the "thinner" sleeve (left; Columbia label version) and the box-like sleeve (right). |
[2] Promotional issue
One of the two "Special" copies from my collection has a gold promo stamp on the upper-right corner of the rear sleeve. As far as I checked, there are no other differences between the "regular" and "promo" issues of this particular pressing. When compared to the "true" white label promo LP (that is usually stamped on the upper-left corner of the backcover), the promo stamp is noticeably smaller and above which, what seems to be a serial number(?) is also stamped in gold. Apart from my own copy, I've seen only once this "promo" version before, being auctioned on eBay.
CBS "FOR PROMOTION ONLY" gold stamps on the rear sleeves of the CBS Special Product edition (left) and white label promo LP (right) |
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