This is a legitimate (genuine licenced) release made and printed in Philippines
JOE SIMON - No Sad Songs
Sound Stage 7 - Monument Records
Cat# SSS 15004 EIB 816
1968
Philippines release
Cover is in good (minus) condition, no writing, no tears but Oh dear! obvious side seam wear which has been clumsily repaired with masking tape! Quite a bit of rubbing wear to the front graphics too! She is not a pretty sight but retained so that I can easily identify the album.
New inner plastic sleeve
Vinyl is in good (minus) condition, visually inspected under a bright white halogen light source and I can see a number of light scratches or scuff marks on either side. Just looking at your vinyl is not a good way to judge the condition, particularly this old heavier vinyl which is much more robust than modern softer plastics, so I then played both sides ENTIRELY and while there is an elevated level of surface noise, it is not serious and there are no issues with excessive clicks/pops - overall a good play of this very good funk soul artist from 50+ years ago
New outer protective sleeve
TRACKS: (You Keep Me) Hanging On, My Special Prayer, Long Hot Summer, No Sad Songs, I Worry About You, Nine Pound Steel, Put Your Trust In Me (Depend On Me), Travelling Man, In The Same Old Way, Can't Find No Happiness, Come On And Get It
