Bob Dylan GREAT WHITE FATHER / Wonder GWW 2LP not TMOQ

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BOB DYLAN - "GREAT WHITE FATHER " 2LP not TMOQ
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This is the very rare "Great White Wonder" double LP variation called "Great White Father", pressed in 1969 or 1970. It has the matrix numbers that match this version of the LP as described on Bob's Boots.
Very lightly hand-etched matrix numbers are TF 001 I/002 II/III/004 IIII

COVER:
The cover is incredible! Original shrink is present and has kept the cover extremely clean. The shrink is split on top and opening sides. It has a yellow hand written price tag of 8.88, so it leads me to believe it is original to whatever store sold it, as that was about the right price for the time, but can't say for sure. The shrink obviously has been there from the beginning. This is the unstamped verion.
The cover is VERY white, only the slightest of yellowing along the open edge of gatefold. No writing, seams are perfect, spine is a wide spine and is about perfect also, the only exception being the slightly dented corners shown in the photos. No writing, No tears, No stamps, No stains, No split seams. The gatefold appears to have never even been cracked open before, I opened it just a little to see inside and it is as new, almost never seen the light of day I suspect. Cover is NM-

LPs:
The records are in VG+ or better condition. I'd rate sides 1 and 4 a bit better, at EX.
The white labels are bright, not yellowed and each side has some blue ink writing to identify the side (although the original owner got the numbers wrong). The vinyl has some light scuffs and storage marks, they are both surprisingly nice. A bit dirty as I don't have an RCM to clean with. There is VERY slight dish warp on the LPs, hardly noticeable and does not affect play.
I have a regular first issue 1Aa GWW set with the matrix GF codes and when you compare the two records the difference is noticeable. The Great White Father is said to be done from a different master. I A-B'd them. The sound is overall better on this set than the regular issue, cleaner, louder and more pleasing. This is a superior pressing to that one.
I had to put a reserve on this one, but it is quite low. I will throw in insurance for free. Can be sent Priority or FedEx if you prefer, ask for a shipping quote. LP placed in clear outer sleeve, with newer polylined inner sleeves.

Here is the link to the Bob's Boots page on this version:
http://www.bobsboots.com/boots/bt-g019.html

Side one:
Candy Man
Ramblin' 'round
Black cross
Ain't got no home
Death of Emmett Till
Poor Lazarus

Side two:
New Orleans rag
If you gotta go, go now
Only a hobo
Sitting on a barbed wire fence
Mighty Quinn (take 1)
This wheel's on fire

Side three:
Baby please don't go
Interview by Pete Seeger
Dink's song
See that my grave is kept clean
East Orange New Jersey
Man of constant sorrow

Side four:
I shall be released
Open the door, Homer (take 1)
Too much of nothing (take 2)
Nothing was delivered (take 1)
Tears of rage (take 2)
Living the blues
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Sources:
Sides 1 & 3: All 'Minnesota Hotel tape' material (Minneapolis, Dec. '61) except:
Interview from Broadside show 3-62
Side 4: All Basement tape material except:
'Living' - Johnny Cash Show May 1 1969
Side 2: The six songs here, in order, are from:
'Another Side' outtake June '64
'65 outtake released as single
'Times' outtake '63
'Highway 61' outtake '65
Basement tape '67
Basement tape '67

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Records graded to Goldmine standards:

Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.

Excellent (EX) : An excellent (EX or VG++) condition for vinyl will allow minor scuffs which are visible but only slightly. There may be more than a few, so be careful not call a record that has wear to more than 15% of the surface. The wear should be minimal and of course should play mint! Any scratches that can be felt with your fingernail can NOT be called scuffs. Scuffs lay on top of the grooves. If any break in the grooves are felt, they ARE scratches. And most often, they will be heard when played (soft clicks or even loud pops). Once again, no scratches can make this grade! Artwork should still be as close to perfect as can be. Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no ink wear! Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white (where the artwork pasted slick was) meaning, slight wear. No seam splits or writing on the cover or taped repairs can make this grade.

Very Good Plus (VG+) A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good (VG) Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

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SIPPING AND DETAILS:
I'm a record collector myself and treat all of my records with great care. I am trying to leave no details out of this description. I will pack this LP exactly as I would expect to receive one, with LP taken out of jacket, all put in to poly bag, enclosed in a very sturdy cardboard LP mailer with extra cardboard inside. Great care will be taken. The box will be marked that LPs are enclosed and FRAGILE. You must however, get insurance if you want to guarantee it's safety any further. I can NOT accept any returns unless you pay for the optional insurance, and then only if what I have said here in this ad is found to be false. Otherwise, ALL SALES FINAL. Foreign buyers must pay with PayPal and must spring for insurance. Buyers in Italy, S. America: shipping is at your own risk - I may insist on FedEx for these locations. Ask me first. It goes out within 24 hrs of PayPal payment.

Some of the photos show glare, this is not on the jacket in reality of course. Some of the photos may look yellower than actual item. (TMQ, Trademark of Quality, Trade Mark of Quality, Boot, live, private, rare, blind boy grunt, Zimmerman)

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