{"product_id":"joni-mitchell-blue-vinyl-reprise-records","title":"Joni Mitchell - Blue Vinyl Reprise Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Joni Mitchell\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Blue\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel: Reprise Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: K 44128\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Release Year: 1971\u003cbr\u003e\nPressing Year: 1971 UK First Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue is Joni Mitchell's fourth studio album and is widely regarded as one of the greatest singer-songwriter albums ever recorded. Released in 1971, the album features deeply personal songwriting and timeless compositions including \"Carey\", \"California\", \"River\", \"A Case Of You\" and the title track. Frequently cited among the greatest albums of all time, Blue remains the defining work of Mitchell's remarkable career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK first pressing on Reprise Records, catalogue number K 44128. Early copies feature the desirable textured dark blue gatefold sleeve, tan \"steamboat\" Reprise labels, machine-stamped A1\/B1 matrices, and the original plain blue inner sleeve. First issues are identifiable by the 1971 copyright date printed inside the gatefold, with later issues amended to 1972. Complete examples with the original blue inner are highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll I Want\u003cbr\u003e\nMy Old Man\u003cbr\u003e\nLittle Green\u003cbr\u003e\nCarey\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Flight Tonight\u003cbr\u003e\nRiver\u003cbr\u003e\nA Case Of You\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Time I Saw Richard\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A: K 44128 A1\u003cbr\u003e\nSide B: K 44128 B1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nReprise Records K 44128\u003cbr\u003e\nTextured dark blue gatefold sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal blue inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nTan steamboat Reprise labels\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures \"Carey\", \"California\" and \"River\"\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the most acclaimed albums ever recorded\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible early UK issue\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Good (Good) Spine Wear \u003cbr\u003e\nRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e\nInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311684100469,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/25B294F8-F1A4-4176-BE22-B17ABC9F6D2B.jpg?v=1782213942","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/joni-mitchell-blue-vinyl-reprise-records","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}