CARPENTERS OFFERING - Very Rare First Cover G - Karen and Richard Carpenter
$
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Carpenters Offering Vinyl. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Media Mail.
This record was the debut album of the then-unknown duo, the Carpenters. It was initially released in 1969 with this very rare and slightly unusual cover. The only single that reached the charts was their rendition of Lennon-McCartney’s ‘Ticket to Ride’ which peaked at only #54 on the Charts. The album was deemed a commercial flop and the title was changed to ‘Ticket to Ride’ in 1970 after the success of their album ‘Close to You.’ The cover art was also replaced with an updated photo. The first cover was taken on Highland Avenue North in California. The second cover photo was taken on a boat in Lake Tahoe. Both covers were taken by A&M Record’s lead photographer, Jim McCrary, who also photographed countless other 60s and 70s artists in Hollywood— most notably Carole King for the cover of her album ‘Tapestry.’ He apparently created over 300 album covers under A&M.
This record is highly collectible and valuable, and I hope it goes to a big Carpenters fan and collector that will cherish it.
The record is in very good condition for its age and rarity. There are superficial scratches and scuffs on the record itself, however upon listening, it does not affect the play besides for a slight overall crackle. There are no skips. There is a small mis-cut on the edge of the vinyl, itself. There is a slight tear in the paper record sleeve and a tear on the bottom of the cardboard record cover— a common occurrence in 50+ year old records.
I am not a professional grader, but upon consulting a professional and highly experienced buyer at a local record store, I have determined that this record is ‘Good’ condition. Returns are accepted.
*Comes cleaned and in a plastic sleeve!
RUNOUT:
Side A: A+M SP4309(RE-1)-7 A
Side B: A+M SP4310(RE-1)-7 B
Note: All copies of ‘Offering’ have ‘RE,’ which usually insinuates a reissue, but it is, in fact, a first pressing. It is not a Monarch pressing.
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