JONI MITCHELL Court and Spark LP DCC #165 Steve Hoffman Kevin Gray LPZ-2044 NM+

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This listing is for the legendary DCC Compact Classics 180g pressing of Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark. Mastered by Steve Hoffman using an all-vacuum tube cutting system, this is widely considered the best-sounding version of this album ever produced.

• Catalog #: LPZ-2044

• Serial Number: 0165 (Low Numbered Limited Edition)

• Features: Embossed Gatefold Jacket, 180-Gram Virgin Vinyl.

This specific DCC Compact Classics pressing was remastered by the legendary Steve Hoffman.

He used a specialized all-vacuum tube cutting system for this release, which is why it’s so highly sought after by audiophiles. Hoffman is famous for his "breath of life" mastering style, and many collectors consider this 1997 version the best-sounding pressing of Court and Spark ever made.

The Mastering Team

• Remastering Engineer: Steve Hoffman

• Lacquer Cutting: Steve Hoffman & Kevin Gray (often credited as the "Hoffman/Gray team")

• Original 1974 Mastering: Bernie Grundman (Grundman is also credited on this DCC jacket because he was the original engineer, but Hoffman did the actual remastering for this 180g vinyl release).

Shipping & Returns Policy

Professional Packaging

• Secure Handling: Your record will be shipped in a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard mailer with extra cardboard stiffeners to prevent bending or crushing.

• Pro-Tip Protection: To prevent seam splits during transit, all opened records are shipped with the vinyl removed from the jacket (housed in its inner sleeve) and placed behind the jacket within a 4mil clear poly outer sleeve.

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• Combined Shipping: I am happy to combine shipping. Please wait for a revised invoice before paying to receive the discounted rate.

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• 🚨 CONDITION POLICY: For opened records, returns are accepted if the item is returned in the same condition as sent. Any new scratches, sleeve scuffs, or damage to the jacket incurred while in the buyer's possession will void the full refund.

• Shipping Costs: Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs unless there was a significant error in the listing.