Carole King - Tapestry - 1971 LP - First Pressing Monarch Delta ODE SP 77009 VG+
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Description

Carole King - Tapestry LP - 1971 First Pressing - Monarch Delta 17392 - ODE SP-77009


Item Overview

Up for sale is a highly sought-after 1971 original US first pressing of Carole King’s masterpiece, Tapestry. This is the definitive Monarch Record Mfg. Co. pressing, widely considered by audiophiles to be the best-sounding version of this album due to its superior plating and warmer mid-range.

Audiophile Pressing Details


This copy features the specific "Dead Wax" etchings that confirm its first-press status from the Los Angeles Monarch plant:

Matrix / Runout (Side 1): ODE SP 77017-M1 $\Delta17392

Matrix / Runout (Side 2): ODE SP 77018-M1 $\Delta17392-X

Plating: Features the iconic Monarch Delta (

Δ

Δ

) symbol, indicating high-quality Alco plating.

Labels: Original 1971 Black/White/Silver Ode Records labels (Distributed by A&M).

Condition Grading (Visual)

Vinyl: [Insert Grade, e.g., VG or VG+] – The wax retains a nice gloss with some light surface scuffs and paper wisps visible under direct light. No deep "feelable" scratches.


Sleeve: [VG] – Original heavy-stock gatefold jacket. Shows some honest shelf wear and age toning (see photos). No major seam splits.


Labels: Clean with minimal spindle wear.

Sonic Performance

Being a Monarch M1 cut, this record delivers the deep, intimate soundstage this album is famous for. Unlike later reissues, this early pressing captures the natural warmth of King’s vocals and the "Laurel Canyon" studio atmosphere perfectly.


Shipping & Handling

Ships in a dedicated cardboard record mailer.

Vinyl removed from sleeve during transit to prevent seam splits.

Includes a new anti-static inner sleeve.


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