Don McLean – American Pie (1971)

Description

Don McLean American Pie 1971 vinyl on United Artists Records, an original US pressing manufactured by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman. This vintage copy includes the original printed inner sleeve and features the distinctive United Artists Rainbow Collection labels marked ONE SIDE and ANOTHER SIDE.

Don McLean’s landmark second album, American Pie, was released in 1971 and became one of the defining singer-songwriter albums of the era. This original copy has been fully play tested and offers an affordable way to own an early pressing of this classic album.

This particular copy was manufactured by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, with the faint stamped P in the Side A runout. The United Artists Rainbow Collection labels use the unusual ONE SIDE and ANOTHER SIDE designations.

The vinyl has been fully play tested and is graded VG. Slight surface noise is audible throughout, but playback remains very enjoyable with no skips or pops.

The original cover is VG, retaining strong visual appeal while showing surface, edge and corner wear consistent with its age.

Also included is the original printed inner sleeve in VG+ condition, featuring the album’s musician and production credits and Don McLean’s Hopalong Cassidy tribute.

Variant 2 Matrix / Runout

Side A: P UAS 5535-A RE-2
Side B: UAS 5535-B-2A

Vinyl: VG
Cover: VG
Original Inner: VG+
Label: United Artists
Catalog: UAS-5535
Pressing: Columbia Pitman
Stereo