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PHIL SPECTOR WITH VARIOUS ARTISTS: THE RONETTES, THE CHRYSTALS,
DARLENE LOVE AND BOBB B. SOXX AND THE BLUE JEANS - A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOU FROM
PHILLES RECORDS (ALSO KNOWN AS “PHIL SPECTOR’S CHRISTMAS ALBUM) - ORIGINAL 1963 PHILLES RECORDS MONO LP
PHLP-4005
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ORIGINAL
U.S. PRESSING
MONSTROUSLY RARE ORIGINAL PALE BLUE PHILLES LABEL WITH BLACK PRINT
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THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS
NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.
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ORIGINAL, THICK CARDBOARD COVER (AMERICAN STYLE)
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COVER IS STILL IN ITS
ORIGINAL SHRINK (CELLOPHANE) WRAP
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ORIGINAL LAMINATED COVER
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CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS
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THICK, HEAVY VINYL
PRESSING
(►PLEASE SEE THE IMAGE OF THE
COVER, LABEL OR BOTH, SHOWN BELOW) (Note: the image
shown is from our previous auction; it appears here for reference only; the
actual item is in EVEN
BETTER condition than the
one shown, but is not completely identical in every minute detail ).
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Ladies and Gentleman -
welcome to a truly interdenominational Christmas! (this is the Christmas ALBUM
even Osama could love – well, almost). We always found it rather entertaining
that one of the most heartfelt and beautiful - not to mention original -
Christmas albums ever recorded came from a Jewish guy in his early 20’s. Not
only did this unorthodox attempt at mixing Christmas with Brooklyn aesthetics
circa 1963 survived, it aged with such infinite grace that it became a
perennial Christmas classic. This is the original PHILLES records issue of this
album; the insanely rare first pressing on the pale
blue Philles label. The wall of sound - a production method patented by
Phil Spector (which involved - inter alia - torturing the artists for maximum
effect: just ask Tina Turner who was tormented so badly during the recording of
"River Deep, Mountain High" that her tight bra fell apart) - does not
get any more vivid or palpable than here. This is a proverbial fortress of
sound, consisting of multitude of overlapping layers of voices, sound effects,
cascades of rhythm and ornamentation, AND IT COMES IN ITS ORIGINAL, GLORIOUS ,
BACK-TO-MONO version. A joyful, luscious, retrogressive, a*al-retentive,
guilty-pleasure joy of Christmas past. Phil Spector is king!!! A KILLER ALBUM
BY THE, ER…UM… ONE …(AHEM) KILLER ARTIST…
For its extraordinary contribution
to the modern music, superb production, craftsmanship, fine musicianship, revolutionary significance and influence it
exerted on numerous generations of musicians, writers and general public, this
album was voted one of top-100 albums of all time in one of the largest poll of
critics, music reviewers, professionals and producers ever organized: the poll,
which was conducted in 1987 by Paul Gambaccini, legendary BBC Radio A&R
man, surveyed more than 50 top music professionals (click here for the complete album listing)
For additional
historical information on this album, including track listing ►click
here
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CONDITION:
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RECORD
(IMPORTANT NOTE:
unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!;
we grade records under the strong,
diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)
(a)
WE GRADE THE VINYL AS NEAR MINT.
Some VERY LIGHT AND SUPERFICIAL abrasions – mostly sleeve scuffs - are (barely) visible, but are probably
inaudible, and do not affect visual
integrity or beauty of the vinyl. The original luster is very much intact, and
the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.
(b)
The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which
was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on
such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect
to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!
(c)
Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior,
digital recording!!!
(d)
True Stereo ORIGINAL pressings of this album are NOT known to
exist (reissues DO exist in stereo).
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COVER (THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, LAMINATED, GLOSSY COVER):
COVER IS STRONG NEAR MINT, STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL ►SHRINK WRAP
The following flaws or
imperfections are noted on the cover:
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Cover shows JUST A HINT of yellowing on back side,
apparently from aging.
NO OTHER IMPERFECTIONS
ON THE COVER:
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No split seams
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No ring wear
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No cut-out (drill) holes.
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No cut-out corners
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No saw-marks or indents
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No dirt/dust rubbing stains (friction marks caused by rubbing against
other covers)
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No writing
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No stamps
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No tearing: no chips, dents or nicks on the seams
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No peel-off marks
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No stains
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No mold or mildew spots
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No stickers or labels
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No water damage
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No razor marks, scratches, pressure marks, lines, streaks, or cuts.
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No warping
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No wax, glue, paint or liquid drops on the cover
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No bar codes
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No RIAA stamps or stickers.
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