Vinyl: SMOKEY ROBINSON & MIRACLES ~LIVE ON STAGE~VERY RARE ORIG '64 TAMLA MONO LP~DG~NM

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· SMOKEY ROBINSON AND THE MIRACLES – RECORDED LIVE ON STAGE – ORIGINAL 1963 TAMLA RECORDS MONO LP 241

· ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

· ONE OF THE PRECIOUS FEW MIRACLES ALBUMS NEVER TO BE RELEASED ON A COMPACT DISC

· ORIGINAL YELLOW TAMLA LABEL WITH TWO “TOUCHING GLOBES” TAMLA LOGO ON TOP OF THE LABEL

· DEEP GROOVE PRESSING

· THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

· ORIGINAL, THICK CARDBOARD COVER (AMERICAN STYLE)

· ORIGINAL LAMINATED COVER

· CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

· THICK, HEAVY VINYL PRESSING

· MATRIX NUMBER IN TRAIL-OFF VINYL (DEAD WAX) ENDS WITH '-1B/-1B'. ON SOME LABELS, SUFFIX '–1' DENOTES THE VERY FIRST, ORIGINAL PRESSING)

· As far as we know, this album has NEVER been available on legitimate Compact Disc or in any other way, manner or format.

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Short (only seven songs) and amateurish, the recording quality (good for 1963) of The Miracles on Stage is very effective. Rock & rollin' "Mighty Good Lovin'" starts the concert on a high note, with Smokey & the Miracles minus Pete Moore -- who was in the service -- wailing their hearts out. "A Love She Can Count On," a minor hit, has a blues beat and heart-winning lyrics; Smokey emotes near the fade with a rare falsetto wail for emphasis. One of the best tracks here, "Happy Landing," is done at a faster tempo than the studio recording and once again, the sensible words are like pearls of wisdom to young America. One of his most poignant but overlooked ballads, "I've Been Good to You," is a highlight; he samples a bit of Barbara George's "You'll Lose a Good Thing" on the vamp and heats up the crowd. They sizzle on "What's So Good About Goodbye," an early hit with a hesitating beat and ironic story line, along with Smokey's passionate lead, and Bobby Rodgers, Ron White, and Claudette Robinson's close harmonies make for a heavenly combination. The show-stopping "You Really Got a Hold on Me" sounds better than the studio recording. The underrated "Way Over There" is the finale -- it's he ultimate call and response song, and the crowd goes wild as the Miracles' work their vocals and visual gyrations.

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· CONDITION:

· RECORD

(IMPORTANT NOTE: unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!; we grade records under the strong, diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)

(a) WE GRADE THE VINYL AS STRONG VG++, just a notch below NEAR MINT. A few light abrasions (probably just sleeve scuffs inflicted in storage over the years) ARE VISIBLE, but they appear fairly insignificant relative to the overall condition of the vinyl, and are only moderately visually distracting. For most part, the vinyl looks impeccable, without any MAJOR visual flaws or imperfections. Much of the original luster is intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

(b) The record has a "deep groove" (an indent in the label about 1/2-inch from the edge of the label, which on SOME labels is associated with very early or first pressings).

(c) The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!

(d) The record comes in a poly-lined inner sleeve, which has - apparently with success - shielded the vinyl from the harmful impact of elements over many years!

(e) Stereo copies of this album are NOT known to exist.

(f) Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

· COVER (THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, LAMINATED, GLOSSY COVER):

THE COVER IS NICE --- ABOUT EXCELLENT OR VERY GOOD+++.

- Cover has some light ring wear (nothing significant); On the scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the least, and 10 being the most severe), we assess the severity of ring wear as 3 (nothing significant)

- Cover has some tiny, faint, barely visible writing on its back side (1/8 X 2 inches)

- Cover shows JUST A HINT of yellowing on both sides, apparently from aging. (nothing significant)

- No split seams

- No cut-out (drill) holes.

- No cut-out corners

- No saw-marks or indents

- No dirt/dust rubbing stains (friction marks caused by rubbing against other covers)

- No wrinkles or creases

- No stamps

- No tearing: no chips, dents or nicks on the seams

- No peel-off marks

- No stains

- No mold or mildew spots

- No stickers or labels

- No water damage

- No razor marks, scratches, pressure marks, lines, streaks, or cuts.

- No warping

- No wax, glue, paint or liquid drops on the cover

- No glue traces or wax residue.

- No bar codes

- No RIAA stamps or stickers.

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