Freddie King Getting Ready LP Record SW-8905 Jacksonville Press EX/VG+

$

150

*** legendary post-superman logo law suit copy*** (see below.....way down below)

The Freddie King Getting Ready Vinyl LP Record SW-8905 is a classic album by the legendary artist Freddie King. This record is the perfect addition to any music lover's collection, featuring soulful blues and electrifying guitar riffs. Made of high-quality vinyl and originating from the United States, this LP captures the essence of King's music in all its glory, making it a must-have for fans of the genre.

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SHE-1-8905-F4 #2 0

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SHE-2-8905-F4 #2 0

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Vinyl (Media) and cover grades

MINT (M)

• MINT/Sealed (M/S): A new record that is still sealed in its original plastic wrap.

• MINT (M): A new record that has never been played or used, with perfect surfaces and cover. 

EXCELLENT (EX)

• Vinyl: Shows no signs of wear, with only very minor, barely visible scuffs.

• Cover: Appears nearly perfect, with no creases, seam splits, or other noticeable defects. 

Very Good Plus (VG+)

• Vinyl: Shows some signs of use, with slight scuffs or light scratches that don't affect the music's playback significantly.

• Cover: May have slight wear, but remains in good condition with no seam splits. 

Very Good (VG)

• Vinyl: More pronounced signs of play than VG+. Surface noise (like crackles or pops) may be heard, but it won't overpower the music. Should not skip, but if it does try cleaning the vinyl. Surface will show scratches, some feelable with finger.

• Cover: Normal used cover wear, such as ring wear or slight seam splits, is evident. 

Good (G) and Good Plus (G+)

• Vinyl: Can be played through with possibility of skipping, and will have significant surface noise and visible groove wear. May have slight warp that may impact sound.

• Cover: Has seam splits (especially at the bottom) or other noticeable damage. 

Poor (P) and Fair (F) 

• Vinyl: The record is cracked, badly warped, or skips. Playback is significantly affected or impossible.

• Cover: The cover is heavily damaged with tears, tape, and writing. 

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The Vinyl Vault

The "Freddie King Superman logo" refers to a famous copyright dispute involving the record label center-rings on the first pressings of the blues legend's 1971 album, Getting Ready....

The Center-Ring Controversy

When legendary blues guitarist Freddie King signed with Shelter Records (founded by Leon Russell and Denny Cordell), the label featured its original logo design. This logo consisted of an upside-down, stylized "S" resembling the iconic Superman shield, superimposed over a red egg

The Original Pressing (1971): The initial run of the vinyl album featured this prominent "Superman egg" logo directly on the center record label.

The Lawsuit: National Periodical Publications (the owners of DC Comics) took legal action against Shelter Records for copyright infringement due to the logo's blatant resemblance to the Superman insignia.

The Censored Pressing: To resolve the dispute without scrapping the vinyl entirely, later pressings of the 1971 album were modified. The label was forced to print a thick, horizontal black bar directly over the logo to obscure the Superman shield.

Collector Significance

Because of this sudden design change, vinyl copies of Getting Ready... are highly sought after by collectors.

·The Other Vinyl Record Collectors Club

First pressings featuring the completely unobscured red "Superman egg" are considered rare collector's items, typically commanding premium prices on markets like Discogs compared to the more common "black bar" censored versions.