Songs of Leonard Cohen Vinyl LP Columbia CS 9533 1st Press 2 Eye Shrink Suzanne

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Leonard Cohen Songs of Leonard Cohen Vinyl LP - Columbia CS 9533 (1967) VG+ First Pressing on 2 Eye Label with Shrink Wrap with "Sisters of Mercy" and "Suzanne"
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays really well. Cover is strong and still has shrink wrap. Includes original vintage Columbia inner sleeve.
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 stamped variant 1): XSM 11803-1A Matrix / Runout (Side 2 etched variant 1): XSM 11804-1A
Songs of Leonard Cohen is the debut album by Leonard Cohen, released in 1967 on Columbia Records. Songs of Leonard Cohen foreshadowed the kind of chart success Cohen would go on to achieve. It reached number 83 on the Billboard 200, achieving gold status in the US as a sleeper hit in 1969. It peaked at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart, spending nearly a year and a half on it.
The album features some of Cohen's most celebrated songs. Mojo has described the album as "not only the cornerstone of Cohen's remarkable career, but also a genuine songwriting landmark in terms of language, thematic developments and even arrangements."
Track listing
Side A "Suzanne" – 3:48 "Master Song" – 5:55 "Winter Lady" – 2:15 "The Stranger Song" – 5:00 "Sisters of Mercy" – 3:32
Side B "So Long, Marianne" – 5:38 "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye" – 2:55 "Stories of the Street" – 4:35 "Teachers" – 3:01 "One of Us Cannot Be Wrong" – 4:23
Personnel Leonard Cohen – vocals, acoustic guitar Jimmy Lovelace – drums ("So Long, Marianne") Nancy Priddy – vocals ("Suzanne", "So Long, Marianne", "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye") Willie Ruff – bass ("So Long, Marianne", "Stories of the Street") Chester Crill, Chris Darrow, Solomon Feldthouse, David Lindley – flute, mandolin, Jew's harp, violin, various Middle Eastern instruments ("Master Song", "Winter Lady", "Sisters of Mercy", "So Long, Marianne", "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye", "Stories of the Street", "Teachers") String arrangements by John Simon

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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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