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All Canadian and Overseas shipping ~ Please inquire about rates. Priority shipping rates required on any order $200+ ~ Also, in the best interest of all of us, safe Express shipping rates on any order totaling $400+ Note to International buyers: If you are unable to bid on our auctions, send us an e-mail and we will try to fix your problem. WE DO NOT USE EBAY's GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM. Be certain that your Customs forms are processed by us and your package will be postmarked and mailed at our local Post Office. Discount shipping on multiple LPs in same order. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ . MONO SONG MIXES = ORIGINAL 360 SOUND COLUMBIA 1967 FIRST PRESSING!!! ..|/\|...............................................|/\|.. BOB DYLAN " BLONDE ON BLONDE " ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..USA - Columbia 360 Sound - C2L - 41 = MONO ...................................................................... *** TOP COPY *** SCARCE ... MONOPHONIC 1967 first issue ........................................................................ 2LP set ::: 360 Sound Columbia Records ORIGINAL 1967 FIRST PRINT in glorious MONO - A highly collectible artifact, 50 years of age ::::: >>> This is the SCARCE'67 ORIGINAL "females" photo version that is sought after and was withdrawn (on the gatefold's inside.) There is something about this album is difficult to define. It is the finale of Dylan’s unofficial trilogy of studio albums (Alongside Bringing It All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited) recorded in barely over a year, from March ’65-May ’66 that established him as an electric rock and roll artist branching away from the folk community. One thing that instantly sets this album apart from the others in the “trilogy” is its length. The only double album of the bunch, clocking in at a whopping seventy-one minutes, it easily towers over single albums Bringing It All Back Home (Forty-seven minutes) and Highway 61 Revisited (Fifty-one minutes). Because of this it may be easy to that it is brim with filler, but this is not the case. There is no real filler, just songs that are lesser than others. Blonde on Blonde opens with “Rainy Day Women #12 and #35”, which is far from his best lyrically, but is lots of fun with its dual meaning chorus “Everybody must get stoned”, wedged between studio members laughing. This leads into “Pledging My Time”, a bluesy number which is not hugely interesting musically, but certainly appealing with almost universally relatable lines such as “Well, early in the mornin', Til late at night, I got a poison head ache, But I feel all right.” All of this builds up to the seven minute “Visions of Johanna”, a long winding lyrical masterpiece that is perhaps the best thing Dylan ever did. Side 1 then closes with “One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)”, which is a bit of a grower. Upon first listen it may seem long-winded and somewhat boring, but at a certain point its raw honesty and emotion seem to fit in perfectly with its slow pace, revealing a fantastic song. Side two is the highlight of the album. Although the best song (“Visions of Johanna”) lies on side one, side two has the best flow of songs. It opens with “I Want You”, a short and sweet ode of an unconventional love (Or lust?). This is immediately followed by “Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again”, another lyrically brilliant seven minute song most likely written as an expression of Dylan’s disillusionment with being in between the folk and electric communities. Side two’s penultimate track, “Leopard-Skin-Pillbox-Hat”, another grower, which is speculated to be about everything from the titular hat to Edie Sedgwick, an actress and model associated with the Warhol factory. Interestingly enough, the following song “Just Like A Woman” was supposedly inspired by Edie Sedgwick. “Just Like A Woman” is a fantastic song and side closer both musically and lyrically. Side 3 is possibly the weakest side, but this is not to say that it is in anyway of poor quality. The highlight is “4th Time Around”, a fairly nostalgic reflection on a young romance occasionally seen as a reference to The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood”. The issue with this side seems to be that it’s simply just a bit lacking compared to the others. There’s no seven minute, long winding metaphorical journeys like “Johanna” or “Stuck Inside of Mobile”. Most of the appeal here is more musical than lyrical, which is fine, but when listening to Dylan you can expect to find some lyrical brilliance. Side four consists of the lone eleven-minute ode to Dylan’s then wife Sara Lownds “Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands”, which was publicly acknowledged to be about Sara in Dylan’s ’76 song “Sara”. Like most of the album, it has a somewhat slow melody and beautiful, brilliant, and surreal lyrics. While its length may be a deter to it at times, Blonde on Blonde is, on the whole, a brilliant effort from Mr. Dylan and among his very best. Blonde on Blonde-Approved! A: Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 4:41 Pledging My Time 3:52 Visions of Johanna 7:34 One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later) 4:58 B: I Want You 3:10 Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again 7:07 Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat 3:54 Just Like a Woman 4:56 C: Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine 4:58 Temporary Like Achilles 5:06 Absolutely Sweet Marie 4:59 4th Time Around 4:37 Obviously 5 Believers 3:39 D: Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands 11:19 CONDITION: The cover: rated: "EX" (excellent) to M- Great condition for that - 4 sharp corners, preserved colors = 53 years of age! The insides with the later withdrawn cover photos is M- ...the thick gatefold cover seams are strong, no delete marks, no writing, no bends, strong colors The vinyl: Rated: "EX" (excellent) to M- altogether plays VERY strong (tested here) very enjoyable! All FOUR 360 Sound stereo labels are clean FINAL COLLECTION COPY! BOB DYLAN BLONDE ON BLONDEDelete all | Import from web A cool addition to anyone's music library! SEE: SELLERS OTHER ITEMS (((similar grooves for "head" people...))) ................................................ NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! BEFORE BIDDING: IF you have a problem PLEASE agree in letting us solve an issue for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks!................................................ GRADING SYSTEM: All imperfections are noted both cover & record GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!