BOB DYLAN - DOWN IN THE GROOVE - Columbia (Argentina) 120-017. Disc is Mint Minus; Sleeve is borderline VG+ to Near Mint (minor edgewear; no seam splits). Matrices are AL-40.957 and BL-40.957.

The original test pressing of this album featured two selections, John Hiatt’s "The Usual" and Slim Harpo’s "Got Love If You Want It." However, Dylan decided to replace these tracks with "Death Is Not The End" and "Had A Dream About You Baby" (not the same version as on the Hearts of Fire soundtrack album). But Argentina issued the album before the correction was made and a number of them got into circulation before they could be recalled and issued with replaced tracks. This copy is one of those that was issued before the recall. These copies are highly sought after rarities. This issue also contains a version of Wilbert Harrison’s "Let’s Stick Together" with a slightly longer fadeout than on the corrected master. Title lineup on the label and rear sleeve indicate the replaced titles, but the original tracks noted above are what is heard in playback. Additionally, the Argentinian version features different title printing than on the U.S. counterpart (see photos). Front cover shows title down left hand side as opposed to the right hand side as on the U.S. version. Titles are: Let’s Stick Together; When Did You Leave Heaven; Sally Sue Brown; The Usual; Got Love If You Want It; Ugliest Girl In The World; Silvio; 99 Miles An Hour; Shenandoah; and Rank Strangers To Me. For added information, see Alan Fraser’s fine Bob Dylan collectible website at http://www.searchingforagem.com/1980s/1988.htm.

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