America – Homecoming (1972) - White Label Promo
  $   89

 


$ 89 Sold For
Oct 12, 2026 Sold Date
Oct 5, 2026 Start Date
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Description

An original 1972 United States White Label Promotional (WLP) first pressing of America’s critically acclaimed second studio album, Homecoming. Distributed exclusively to radio stations and music industry professionals prior to the commercial retail release, this pressing features the distinct white Warner Bros. promotional labels.

 Released in November 1972, Homecoming refined America's signature acoustic folk-rock harmonies by introducing a more pronounced electric guitar and keyboard sound. The album reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and features their timeless hit, "Ventura Highway."

 White Label Promos from this specific Warner Bros. era are highly prized by audiophiles. Because they were intended for radio broadcast, they were manufactured at the very beginning of the production cycle. The -1B/-1B matrix codes confirm this copy was cut directly from the earliest master tapes, delivering a deeper soundstage, cleaner high frequencies, and lower surface noise than standard commercial releases.

 The deadwax features the highly collectible -1B/-1B matrix suffixes, certifying that this record was pressed using the earliest generation of stampers for optimal sound quality. It includes the original textured matte tri-fold gatefold sleeve.

 Item Specifics

  • Artist: America
  • Album Title: Homecoming
  • Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
  • Catalog Number: BS 2655
  • Release Year: 1972
  • Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Pressing Variant: White Label Promotional (WLP)
  • Sleeve Design: Original Tri-Fold Gatefold Jacket
  • Country: United States
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): BS-2655-A-40284-1B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): BS-2655-B-40285-1B

 Condition Grading:

 Vinyl Condition: Excellent (EX) to Excellent (EX) to Near Mint (NM). The white promo labels are clean with no writing or spindle marks. The vinyl retains its brilliant original factory luster.

 Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+). Solid, thick cardboard sleeve, structurally sound with crisp edges, minor shelf wear at the corners, no seam splits, no cut-out holes. Original inner sleeve included.

 Sturdy, heavyweight cardboard gatefold sleeve featuring extensive liner notes and vintage photos inside. Graphic print is bright with tight seams and no splitting. 


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