Carpenters ‎– The Singles 1969-1973 Vinyl LP. RARE first ressing DD heart and H.
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Jun 18, 2026 Sold Date
Mar 7, 2026 Start Date
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Description

record's high-quality

1. The Heart and "DD"
The heart symbol, is the signature of legendary mastering engineer Bernie Grundman.
The "DD" often found next to it is a marking associated with A&M's mastering studio in Hollywood. It indicates that the record was mastered using their top-tier equipment of the era.

Breed Media
2. The Shape with an "H"
The "shape with an H" is likely the logo for the H.V. Waddell Co. pressing plant in Burbank, California.
The Mark: This typically looks like a stylized "H" inside a circle or a slightly squashed diamond shape.
Why it Matters: H.V. Waddell was one of the primary plants A&M used for their initial, high-volume runs of "The Singles: 1969–1973". Having this stamp alongside the Bernie Grundman heart is the original 1973 production run.
Record's Pedigree
Feature Significance
Heart Etching Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original master tapes.
"DD" Mark Confirms it was cut at A&M’s own mastering facility.
"H" Shape Pressed at the H.V. Waddell plant, a hallmark of early 1970s A&M vinyl.
Value with These Markings
Because these specific symbols are highly sought after by audiophiles for their superior sound quality

In Excellent (EX) condition, a "Bernie/Waddell"


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