Post by Martin on Feb 5, 2021 10:48:33 GMT
The postie has just delivered a fine-looking copy of this record and I *think* it could be an example of the very first issue of it. However, I'm no expert on CTI, Red Clay sold in huge numbers and, as a result, got a lot of repressing very quickly (with a number of label, deadwax and cover variations). So I thought I'd ask here for a bit of the "wisdom of crowds" to see if I can get things straight. If you've got an early 1970s copy of this record, I'd be interested to know the following about your copy:
1). Label: what variant does yours have? I'm aware of WLP copies, green label copies and yellow/red cross label copies (of which there seem to be more than one sort). Photos would obviously be great!
2). Deadwax: does yours have VAN GELDER stamps and what matrix number is etched on each side? I have a strong suspicion that RVG cut multiple masters. For other labels like Blue Note, this usually meant that there was something wrong with the first cut and RVG needed to replace it and he would add a "- 1" suffix. But I think something different was going on in this case - perhaps multiple masters for multiple pressing plants? If anybody can shed light on this, I'd be interested to know.
3). Cover: is yours a gatefold? If so, is the interior black and white or colour? Does the rear have anything printed on it apart from the track listing?
If I get enough info, I might be able to establish some sort of hypothesis.
Thanks in advance!
1). Label: what variant does yours have? I'm aware of WLP copies, green label copies and yellow/red cross label copies (of which there seem to be more than one sort). Photos would obviously be great!
2). Deadwax: does yours have VAN GELDER stamps and what matrix number is etched on each side? I have a strong suspicion that RVG cut multiple masters. For other labels like Blue Note, this usually meant that there was something wrong with the first cut and RVG needed to replace it and he would add a "- 1" suffix. But I think something different was going on in this case - perhaps multiple masters for multiple pressing plants? If anybody can shed light on this, I'd be interested to know.
3). Cover: is yours a gatefold? If so, is the interior black and white or colour? Does the rear have anything printed on it apart from the track listing?
If I get enough info, I might be able to establish some sort of hypothesis.
Thanks in advance!
