Johnny Cash • AMERICAN RECORDINGS, Vol. 1 • 1994 orig U.S. 1st press • SEALED

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Johnny Cash

•  American Recordings  •

(a.k.a. American Recordings Vol. 1, the first album in the Johnny Cash “American Recordings” series)

Original 1994 U.S. first pressing — Still Sealed

American Recordings, Catalog Number: 9 45520-1 american [sic] 

produced by Rick Rubin

This is the original 1994 U.S. first pressing.  There have been several reissues of unknown origin from Europe over the years, and many of them have been passed off as “original” when they were not.  Making things worse, most Sellers don’t distinguish an original from any of the later issues.

Several characteristics distinguish an original first pressing, the two that are easiest to check quickly on a sealed LP are the back side shrink wrap and the UPC barcode, also on the back.  The shrink-wrap on original U.S. pressings has an overlap running vertically up the back cover, slightly to the right of center.  I have not seen this characteristic on any other pressings.  The barcode is also unique, in that it is small and somewhat narrow compared to other releases.  If the album was open we could also examine the lyric insert which has unique features on the first pressing, and the information in the deadwax run-out grooves is always definitive.

The album offered here is an ORIGINAL U.S. first pressing.  It is THIS record, the 1994 original U.S. pressing, that Stereophile Magazine included in their “Records to Die For” list for 1995:

“I heard a knock at the door. I opened it, and in front of me stood a tall, heavily weathered man with a black Martin strapped across his back. He said he needed a place to rest, and had been attracted to my apartment by a Hank Williams song wafting through my open bedroom window. I invited him in, and watched and listened as the man in black tuned his guitar and began to sing.

The rhythmic thuck-thuck of the stylus in the lead-out grooves of the first side of American Recordings rudely awakened me. The recording's honesty had lulled me into that rare state of listening where the line between illusion and reality no longer exists. This album is an intimate recital of American popular music performed by one of its greatest, most persistent, and loyal advocates.” -- review by Guy Lemcoe, Google search “1995 Records to Die For page 9”. 

It was this review that led me to search out this album and listen to it for the first time, around 1998.  It had the same effect on me as it did on the reviewer, and I acquired several copies over the years, whenever I found one.  One of my remaining copies sold here the other day, I have two sealed copies (including this one) left, but I may keep the last sealed LP as a back-up for my play copy.  This is a GREAT record album, every song from start to finish.  The kind of album you want to listen to all the way through.

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Cover Condition (sealed):

(Near Mint) No ring-wear, no seam splits, shrink-wrap sealed all the way around, another beautiful example of this 19 year old original first pressing. 

Record LP Condition:

Sealed, factory new.

It’s Johnny Cash, on the first and best of the “American Recordings” albums, an American classic in every way.

Hear this great album at the best it will ever sound — the original, authentic 1994 first U.S. pressing.

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Track Listing:

Side One: 

1. Delia’s Gone

2. Let the Train Blow the Whistle

3. The Beast in Me

4. Drive On

5. Why Me Lord

6. Thirteen

7. Oh, Bury Me Not

Side Two: 

1. Bird on a Wire

2. Tennessee Stud

3. Down There by the Train

4. Redemption 

5.  Like a Soldier

6.  The Man Who Wouldn’t Cry

Packaging:

The sealed album will be placed inside another clear poly outer protective album cover, then sandwiched between two cardboard stiffener pads (cut larger than album-size) which are then carefully taped together.  This ensures that the stiffener pads prevent corner dings, and to prevent seam splits to the cover during transit.  I have used this method for many years to practically eliminate seam splits on sealed LPs.

The album is then packaged in a regular record LP mailer box with cardboard stiffeners and sealed.

Combined shipping available for multiple purchases to save on shipping costs.

Weight Limit of 4 Lbs. for International First Class Mail:  Please note that First Class International shipping has a 4 Lb. weight limit.  If your combined purchase is over the four pound weight limit we will have to either use two separate packages or choose Priority Mail International.  In either event, the choice will be yours, I will calculate your combined shipping costs and send you a new Invoice if necessary.

Insurance and Tracking:

Insurance and Tracking with every package, you should automatically receive your Tracking Number by email when the Shipping Label is printed.

eBay History of Record LP sales:

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Payment, Shipping and Return Details:

Payment:  per eBay’s new policy, please make payment via PayPal within 2 days.

Shipping and Handling Time: Packages normally ship the day after payment (excluding weekends and holidays) with email notification and Tracking number.

Return Details:  This is a factory sealed record LP, long out of print and not replaceable. Like any sealed record LP, it cannot be guaranteed against defects of any kind once opened, so this item can only be sold “as is”, for which eBay provides the 'No Return' policy in effect for this listing.  However, when you receive the sealed album, if it is "significantly not as described" (eBay's term), eBay’s Buyer Protection will allow you to return it in still sealed, unopened condition for refund within 14 days, in which case please contact me for return information.  Please remember that eBay's Money Back Guarantee is always in place, regardless of the Return Policy.

International Buyers – Shipping Options:

International shipping is by First Class International or Priority Mail International (buyer’s choice), shipping cost is automatically calculated by eBay shipping calculator.  I do not use the new eBay GSP (Global Shipping Program). 

International Buyers – Customs Fees:

Package must be marked “merchandise” (not gift) and the sale price will be declared on the Customs Form.  Please be aware that your country may charge you Import Duties, Taxes or other Fees at the time of Delivery which are not included in the Item price or shipping.  Any such Import charges are the Buyer’s responsibility.  Please check with your country’s Customs Office to determine any additional Fees before bidding.

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