GRATEFUL DEAD American Beauty 1970 Warner Bros 1st Press Artisan LP WS-1893
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GRATEFUL DEAD American Beauty 1970 Warner Bros 1st Press Olive Labels Artisan WS 1893
This is an original US first pressing of American Beauty, released in 1970 and widely regarded as one of the Grateful Dead’s most enduring and influential studio albums. Representing a shift toward a more acoustic, roots-based sound, the record blends folk, country, and rock with Robert Hunter’s lyric writing at its peak.
Featuring essential tracks such as “Box of Rain,” “Friend of the Devil,” “Sugar Magnolia,” “Ripple,” and “Brokedown Palace,” American Beauty stands as a cornerstone of American rock music. This copy is a true first pressing, cut at Artisan Sound Recorders, with olive green Warner Bros. labels and early -1 lacquers. It includes the correct original Warner/Reprise inner sleeve and presents as a strong, well-preserved example of this highly collectible original issue.
PRESSING DETAILS
US first pressing, 1970
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Catalog number: WS 1893
Pressing type: Original pressing
Label variation: Olive green Warner Bros. labels
Mastering: Artisan Sound Recorders
Matrix / runout:
• Side A: WS-1893-39804-1 with Artisan logo
• Side B: WS-1893-39805-1 with Artisan logo
CONDITION
Vinyl: EX ~ clean, glossy, minor surface scuffs, inaudible hairlines, minimal surface noise. Plays Clean.
Cover: VG+ ~ light edge and corner wear with surface rubbing consistent with age. No splits or writing.
Inner Sleeve: EX ~ original Warner/Reprise inner sleeve included and well preserved.
Inserts / Extras: None.
ITEM SPECIFICS
Artist: Grateful Dead
Title: American Beauty
Format: LP
Release Year: 1970
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Catalog Number: WS 1893
Country: US
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM
Record Size: 12”
SHIPPING
Ships within 3 business days.
Vinyl packed outside jacket in protective sleeve and shipped securely in a proper LP mailer.
VINTAGE DISCLAIMER
Vintage records may exhibit signs of age and prior handling.
Please review the photos and all descriptions carefully.
Sold as is.
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