Joni Mitchell Clouds LP Reprise 6341 Both Sides Now Chelsea Morning 1st Press NM

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Joni Mitchell Clouds  Near Mint Vinyl LP - Reprise 6341  Both Sides Now, Chelsea Morning 
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Cover. Original gatefold cover, first pressing with Reprise sleeve and 2-tone Reprise label. Hard to find a 50+ year old record in this condition. Beautiful copy of a beautiful record.
Clouds is the second studio album by singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released on May 1, 1969, by Reprise Records. After releasing her debut album to considerable exposure, Mitchell recorded the album at A&M Studios in Hollywood. She produced most of the album and painted a self-portrait for its cover artwork. (The red flower is a prairie lily, the provincial flower of Saskatchewan.) Clouds has subtle, unconventional harmonies and songs about lovers, among other themes.
Clouds won a Grammy Award for Best Folk Performance for 1969.
Track listing All tracks are written by Joni Mitchell.
Side one "Tin Angel" – 4:09 "Chelsea Morning" – 2:35 "I Don't Know Where I Stand" – 3:13 "That Song About the Midway" – 4:38 "Roses Blue" – 3:52
Side two "The Gallery" – 4:12 "I Think I Understand" – 4:28 "Songs to Aging Children Come" – 3:10 "The Fiddle and the Drum" – 2:50 "Both Sides, Now" – 4:32
Personnel
Joni Mitchell – composer, cover art, guitar, keyboards, producer, vocals Paul A. Rothchild – producer Stephen Stills – bass, guitar Ed Thrasher – art direction Henry Lewy – engineer
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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