{"title":"Manfred Mann","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"manfred-mann-as-is-lp-stl-5377-uk-1966-stereo-1y1-2y1-ex-vg","title":"Manfred Mann As Is LP STL 5377 UK 1966 Stereo 1Y1\/2Y1 - EX\/VG+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRelease Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manfred Mann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e As Is\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fontana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e STL 5377 \/ 886 404 TY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 October 1966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original UK 1966 Stereo Pressing – First-Cut 1Y\/\/1 \/ 2Y\/\/1 Matrices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleeve EX \/ Vinyl VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A:\u003c\/strong\u003e 886404 1Y\/\/1▽420 1 1 5 Side B: 886404 2Y\/\/1▽420 1 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn original 1966 UK stereo pressing of Manfred Mann – As Is on the black and silver Fontana label, catalogue number STL 5377. This copy carries the desirable earliest 1Y\/\/1 \/ 2Y\/\/1 matrix cuts and is housed in the classic front-laminated flipback alcove picture sleeve. Released in October 1966 and produced by Shel Talmy, As Is was the first Manfred Mann studio album to feature Mike d'Abo on lead vocals and Klaus Voormann on bass. The album includes Trouble And Tea, Dealer Dealer, Autumn Leaves, You're My Girl and the group's version of Bob Dylan's Just Like A Woman. The record retains its period paper inner sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve: EX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original front-laminated flipback picture sleeve is graded EX. The laminated front remains exceptionally well presented for its age, with strong colour and artwork, a clean glossy finish and only light signs of handling around the edges and corners. The flipbacks remain secure and the sleeve retains excellent overall structure. The unlaminated rear shows some natural age-related toning and light handling wear. A previous owner's name, “Diane Collins”, is handwritten near the upper-right of the rear sleeve, clearly visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl: VG+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vinyl is graded VG+. The playing surfaces retain a strong overall appearance with good original gloss and light signs of previous handling and play consistent with the grade. The black and silver Fontana labels remain clean and well presented. The period paper inner sleeve is also present and shows age-related toning, creasing and general handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal UK 1966 Stereo Pressing – First-Cut 1Y\/\/1 \/ 2Y\/\/1 Matrices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFontana – STL 5377 \/ 886 404 TY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide A: 886404 1Y\/\/1▽420 1 1 5 Side B: 886404 2Y\/\/1▽420 1 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve EX \/ Vinyl VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK \/ 21 October 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal UK 1966 stereo pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Trouble And Tea\u003cbr\u003e2. A Now And Then Thing\u003cbr\u003e3. Each Other's Company\u003cbr\u003e4. Box Office Draw\u003cbr\u003e5. Dealer Dealer\u003cbr\u003e6. Morning After The Party\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Another Kind Of Music\u003cbr\u003e2. As Long As I Have Lovin'\u003cbr\u003e3. Autumn Leaves\u003cbr\u003e4. Superstitious Guy\u003cbr\u003e5. You're My Girl\u003cbr\u003e6. Just Like A Woman\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Impala Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58629320245631,"sku":"EB-147619584869","price":61.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/5408\/7551\/files\/57_66538885-64b2-4239-ab77-0647ed2e7cfe.jpg?v=1791296121"}],"url":"https:\/\/impalarecords.co.uk\/collections\/manfred-mann.oembed","provider":"Impala Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}