SEALED, Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' CL 1986, Mono, 1st pressing, US, 1963
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Description
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Artist: Bob Dylan
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Title: The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
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Label: Columbia
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Catalog number: CL 1986
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Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Monaural
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Year: 1963
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Country: USA
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Edition: First Edition / Original Pressing
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Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Released in May 1963, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. This record marked a significant shift from his debut, as it featured mostly original compositions, establishing Dylan as a powerful and poetic voice of his generation. The album includes some of his most iconic songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind," "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," and "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right." The cover features a candid photograph of Dylan with his then-girlfriend Suze Rotolo walking down Jones Street in Greenwich Village, New York City, which became one of the most famous images in rock history.
💎 CONDITION vinyl: Presumed MINT (unplayed) cover: Factory-sealed, never opened 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS-
This is a guaranteed First Edition (1963) monaural pressing. Finding a genuine first-run copy of this masterpiece still in its original factory shrink wrap is exceptionally rare and represents a "holy grail" find for Dylan collectors.
As a true first edition, this jacket features the printer’s mark "1" on the bottom right of the back cover, identifying it as a product of the Modern Album Finishing Co. (NY). This specific code is a critical identifier for authenticating the earliest production batch of the sleeve. The monaural (CL 1986) mix is highly preferred by audiophiles for its direct, uncompressed sound, capturing the true essence of Dylan's early acoustic performances. A sealed, first-press copy from 1963 is a museum-grade investment piece.
- Matrix Numbers: (Side A) XLP-58717 / (Side B) XLP-58718
- Manufacturing Markings: Printed in U.S.A.; Jacket Printer Code "1"
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