Van Morrison-Moondance-1st Pressing-Green Warner Seven Arts-W7 Label-1970-Rare

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Here is your opportunity to own the legendary Moondance album from Van Morrison.  This was the third studio album from Van Morrison and also his second for Warner Brothers.  This album is held in high regard by many fans and critics alike.  Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Moondance number 65 out of the top 500 albums of all time.  This album is truly a masterpiece written and performed by Van Morrison.  If you have never heard this album, you owe to yourself to hear it on vinyl.  This LP is the very 1st pressing on the Warner Seven Arts W7 green label from 1970.  Only the Pitman, NJ Pressing plant still contained the W7 labels.  This particular LP has 39621 WS1835A RE1-1C  B  D  P  as the matrix number etched in the dead wax, on side one.  Side two of the LP has 39622  WS1835B-1D   A 3  P  etched on the dead wax.  The vinyl is in Very Good Plus/Very Good condition.  Each side of the LP has some hairline scratches, paper scuffs/rubs.  Both sides of the LP also have some very light foxing/hazing.  The blemishes have little affect on the playback.  The playback is very close to Very Good Plus.  The LP labels are quite clean with only a couple of faint spindle marks on each side.  This album also includes the original Warner Brothers Company inner sleeve.  The inner sleeve is in great condition with only one very small split in the middle of one of the side seams.  The LP gatefold cover is in Excellent Condition.  The album cover has some very faint ring wear that is noticeable on the front and the back of the cover.  The ring wear is slightly more prominent on the back of the cover.  The dark color LP covers always suffer from signs of age.  The seams and spine all have a light amount of wear.  The bottom seam shows the most signs of age/wear and it has a small amount of color loss.  The spine is completely legible and very crisp.  All of the corners have some minor rounding.  The bottom right corner also has a small crease.  The inside of the gatefold is in outstanding shape.  This album has been professionally cleaned on a VPI 16.5 and will be shipped in a brand new white inner sleeve.  The album gatefold jacket will come in a new 3 mil poly sleeve.  The album will be professional shipped in an LP mailer with two 12 inch cardboard inserts.  The LP will be positioned outside of the gatefold jacket when shipped.  This album is ready for playing or storage.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  I do not ship outside of the United States.  I can combine shipping for multiple auction wins.  Please bid with confidence.