THE FREEWHEELIN' BOB DYLAN PROMO RADIO STATION WHITE LABEL LP

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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released in May 1963 by Columbia Records. Whereas his debut album Bob Dylan had contained only two original songs, Freewheelin' initiated the process of writing contemporary words to traditional melodies. Eleven of the thirteen songs on the album are original compositions by Dylan. The album kicks off with "Blowin' in the Wind", which would become one of the anthems of the 1960s, and an international hit for folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary soon after the release of Freewheelin'. The album featured several other songs which came to be regarded as amongst Dylan's best compositions and classics of the 1960s folk scene: "Girl from the North Country", "Masters of War", "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" and "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right".Dylan's lyrics embraced stories ripped from the headlines about civil rights and he articulated anxieties about the fear of nuclear warfare. Balancing this political material were love songs, sometimes bitter and accusatory, and material that features surreal humor. Freewheelin' showcased Dylan's songwriting talent for the first time, propelling him to national and international fame. The success of the album and Dylan's subsequent recognition led to his being named as "Spokesman of a Generation", a label Dylan came to resent.The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan reached number 22 in the US (eventually going platinum), and later became a number one hit in the UK in 1964. In 2003, the album was ranked number 97 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In 2002, Freewheelin' was one of the first 50 recordings chosen by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry.
Track listing
All songs written by Bob Dylan, except where notedSide one"Blowin' in the Wind" – 2:48"Girl from the North Country" – 3:22"Masters of War" – 4:34"Down the Highway" – 3:27"Bob Dylan's Blues" – 2:23"A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" – 6:55Side two"Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" – 3:40"Bob Dylan's Dream" – 5:03"Oxford Town" – 1:50"Talkin' World War III Blues" – 6:28"Corrina, Corrina" (Traditional) – 2:44"Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance" (Dylan, Henry Thomas) – 2:01"I Shall Be Free" – 4:49
Some very early first pressing copies contained 4 songs that were ultimately replaced by Columbia on all subsequent pressings. These songs were "Rocks And Gravel", "Let Me Die In My Footsteps," "Gamblin' Willie's Dead Man's Hand" and "Talkin' John Birch Blues". Copies of the "original" version of "Freewheelin'" (in both mono and stereo) are very very rare!
The original track listing was as follows:Side one"Blowin' in the Wind" – 2:46"Rocks and Gravel" – 2:21"Let Me Die In My Footsteps" – 4:05"Down the Highway" – 3:10"Bob Dylan's Blues" – 2:19"A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" – 6:48Side two"Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" – 3:37"Gamblin' Willie's Dead Man's Hand" – 4:11"Oxford Town" – 1:47"Corrina, Corrina" (Traditional) – 2:42"Talkin' John Birch Blues" – 3:45"Honey, Just Allow Me One More Chance" (Dylan, Henry Thomas) – 1:57"I Shall Be Free" – 4:46Personnel
Bob Dylan – guitar, harmonica, keyboards, vocalsBruce Langhorne – guitarHoward Collins – guitarLeonard Gaskin – bass guitarGeorge Barnes – bass guitarGene Ramey – double bassHerb Lovelle – drumsDick Wellstood – pianoJohn Hammond – producerTom Wilson – producerNat Hentoff  – liner notesDon Hunstein – album cover photographer
This original COLUMBIA MONAURAL-CL 1986 WHITE LABEL RADIO STAION COPY "NOT FOR RESALE" APPEARS IN MINT CONDITION. THE COVER IS IN GREAT SHAPE AS WELL. THE ORIGINAL TIMING STRIP HAS THE FOUR WITHDRAWN TRACKS LISTED. THE BACK COVER & THE LP ARE BOTH WITH THE REPLACED TRACK LISTING. A PRINTED INSERT NOTICE IS INCLUDED.
NOTICE
CL 1986/CC 8786Please note that on Side 1,  Band 3 and 6 are reversed
This may be one of the finest example of 1 of the 10 most valuable Bob Dylan Columbia Albums ever sold, described as a  "white label promo, The Freewheelin Bob Dylan; "timing strips lists deleted tracks; label lists, and record plays "correct tracks" & being in such great condition!
This a exceptional find!
This original Columbia Demo LP is being offered for sale at auction "as is" & with no reserve. Tracking & Insurance will be provided. Please ask questions before you bid. I will try & answer all inquires to the best of my knowledge. Winning bid is final. Overseas winning bid will include actual costs associated with shipping. Good Luck Bidding!