Captain Beefheart - Trout Mask Replica LP

Rare 1969 US Original Straight 2 STS 1053, auto-coupled 2xLP, Pitman pressing with '"P"' in run-outs. Gatefold sleeve shows ringwear, some heavier wear to spine & 3" split along top-edge from opening. Fold-out insert shows light foxing, small handling creases, label inners have large splits. Vinyl is a stronger Vg+, mainly graded down due to three marks on side 3. Plays fine with some light crackle on run-ins & occasionally briefly audible during music.

Reprise K64026, UK reissue 1975. 2 x LP in gatefold sleeve with "Beefhart" incorrectly spelt on tan steamboat labels. Matrices A1/B1/C1/D1. Some wear to the sleeve (close to Ex- probably) but vinyl fine throughout.