The Grass Roots – 16 Greatest Hits (1971) – Factory Sealed - First Pressing
  $   48

 


$ 48 Sold For
Aug 21, 2026 Sold Date
Aug 14, 2026 Start Date
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A stunning, investment-grade archive time capsule: a guaranteed factory-sealed original 1971 US first pressing of The Grass Roots’ definitive career retrospective, 16 Greatest Hits. Released on the legendary Dunhill/ABC Records label (Catalog # DSK-50107), this iconic collection has remained completely unopened, unplayed, and safely sealed in its original factory shrink wrap for over 55 years.
16 Greatest Hits stands as the definitive sonic testament to one of the most successful chart-topping hit singles bands of the golden era of Top 40 radio. Blending lush brass arrangements, driving rock rhythms, and unforgettable vocal harmonies, this album is packed from start to finish with massive, timeless anthems. The tracklist includes their immortal signature hits, including "Midnight Confessions," "Let's Live for Today," "Temptation Eyes," "Sooner or Later," "Bella Linda," and "The River Is Wide." This original 1971 Dunhill master pressing delivers the signature punchy, warm, horn-driven analog mix that modern digital streaming files and compressed remasters simply cannot replicate.
Crucially, this copy is completely pristine with NO cutout holes, NO corner saw-cuts, and NO warehouse notches. It is a beautifully preserved store-bought survivor. Because early-70s pop LPs were typically played until the grooves wore out, finding a flawless, factory-sealed copy is an absolute rarity today—making this a premier centerpiece for serious vinyl collectors and audiophiles.
Item Specifics: • Artist: The Grass Roots • Title: 16 Greatest Hits • Label: Dunhill / ABC Records • Catalog Number: DSK-50107 • Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Single Jacket • Country: US • Released: 1971 • Genre: Pop Rock / Sunshine Pop / Psychedelic Pop
Condition Grading:
Vinyl Disc Condition: Mint (M). Still Sealed. Never extracted from its original packaging, never handled by human hands, and entirely unplayed. Completely free from spindle wear, paper scuffs, environmental dust, or fingerprint degradation.
Jacket Cover Sleeve: Near Mint (NM). Beautifully preserved, thick rigid cardboard construction with striking, sharp 90-degree corners. The spine is perfectly squared with crisp, flawless factory typography. Print finishes remain extraordinarily vibrant with zero ultraviolet sun-fading or color bleeding. Absolutely NO promotional punch-holes, cut-out saw-marks, or corner-clips.
Shrink Wrap Integrity: Crystal clear, original factory heat-shrink seal. No compression splits, stress tears, or ring-wear scuffing. Includes original factory "breathe holes" in the shrink wrap, validating its untampered authenticity.


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