VG+ & SIGNED "Easter" LP Patti Smith Group 1978 Arista Inner Sleeve Inscription

$

30

Easter

AB 4171 [1978]

Arista Records

Notes:

·      Black/Light Blue Logo & Text Arista Records label

·      Assumed Patti Smith signature and inscription on inner sleeve. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY … This signature and inscription have not been professionally validated or certified. The signature appears similar to other Patti Smith signatures from the same time (circa 1978). Inscription reads “To Tommy – 78 Speed.” 78 Speed is a reference to the Patti Smith Group concerts at end of December 1977 at CBGB (about 3 months before “Easter” was released). This record was recently purchased at an estate sale, so I do not have provenance for this record. Please review images.

·      This record has been cleaned

Artist: Patti Smith Group

Condition

Record

(note: this record has been played through in its entirety to determine grade)

VG+

[bright & shiny; minor scratches and scuffs; minor surface noise]

Record Cover

Very Good

[some wear on front, minor wear on back; seam wear on top, bottom, minor seam wear on spine, ½” seam split on top; includes original inner sleeve with suspected Patti Smith signature and inscription]

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