Original pressing from UK
Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds Of Silence
CBS Records
Cat# 62690
Matrix/Run Out codes (stamped):
SBPG 62690 A2
SBPG 62690 B4
1966
UK release
Cover is in good (minus) condition, no tears, no seam splits, no writing and clean HOWEVER there is obvious degrading to the cover with extensive discolouration caused by old tape used to secure the edges. The tape no longer exists and the seams have been repaired properly with glue - all secure but the glue residue from the original tape remains. Doesn't look pretty!
New inner plastic sleeve
Vinyl is in good condition, inspected under a white halogen light source and I can see only a few very light to light scratches or marks. I then played the album entirely and surface noise is not significant although I can hear an elevated level at times (in quieter passages or between tracks) and click/pops are not an issue at all. I gave the vinyl extra cleaning treatment and this reduced the surface noise further but not completely, more cleaning may further improve things - in any case, a nice CLASSIC album from the late 1960's from this very popular duo.
New outer protective sleeve
Tracks: The Sounds Of Silence, Leaves That Are Green, Blessed, Kathy's Song, Somewhere They Can't Find Me, Anji, Homeward Bound, Richard Cory, A Most Peculiar Man, April Come She Will, We've Got A Groovey Thing Goin', I Am A Rock
