October 2019 Auction Ends Thursday, October 31st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2019
James Taylor production master tape for his critically acclaimed self-titled first album, ''James Taylor'' featuring the original versions of the songs ''Something in the Way She Moves'' and ''Carolina in My Mind''. Quarter-inch tape was used to make the vinyl records in Australia beginning in 1968 when the album debuted, and is housed in its original box with Trident Studios sheet taped to back, listing the twelve tracks and the date of 29 October 1968, about five weeks before the album's release. Master tape is one of only a small number sent to regional record companies to press the vinyl albums for their local markets, perhaps the only one extant apart from the original master. Tape measures 10.5'' in diameter, housed in cover with Apple record label attached (Taylor was the first non-British artist signed to Apple), and then in EMI tape box measuring 11'' x 10.75''. Very good condition. Accompanied by original 1968 UK pressing of the album.
James Taylor Production Master Tape for His Critically Acclaimed First Album Entitled ''James Taylor'' -- Recorded at the Famed Trident Studios in 1968
Click above for larger image.