James Taylor Self-Titled Debut LP 1st Press and similar items

James Taylor Self-Titled Debut LP First Pressing - Apple SKAO-3352 (1968) with Something in the Way She Moves and Carolina in My Mind Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good + Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity and occasional light background noise, but no skips. Original gatefold cover is strong with good color and no splits or writing. Includes lyrics inside gatefold. James Taylor is the debut studio album by James Taylor. Released on December 6, 1968, it was the first recording by a non-British artist released by Apple Records, and would also be Taylor's only release on that label. The album was produced by Peter Asher, who was A R head for Apple Records. Taylor recorded the album from July to October 1968 at Trident Studios, at the same time as the Beatles were recording the White Album. Trident was the most technologically advanced studio in England at the time and was in high demand; some session time booked by The Beatles was used instead to record Taylor's album. Notable songs include "Something in the Way She Moves", "Carolina in My Mind" and "Rainy Day Man". McCartney and an uncredited George Harrison guested on bass and backing vocals respectively on "Carolina in My Mind", the lyric of which, "holy host of others standing around me", made reference to The Beatles, while the title phrase of Taylor's "Something in the Way She Moves" provided the starting point for Harrison's "Something". Track listing A1a Don't Talk Now A1b Link Greensleeves A2a Something's Wrong A2b Link A3 Knocking 'Round The Zoo A4a Sunshine Sunshine A4b Link A5a Taking It In A5b Link A6 Something In The Way She Moves B1 Carolina In My Mind B2a Brighten Your Night With My Day B2b Link B3a Night Owl B3b Link B4 Rainy Day Man B5a Circle Round The Sun B5b Link B6 The Blues Is Just A Bad Dream Personnel James Taylor ? lead vocals, acoustic guitar (all tracks), electric guitar, percussion Mick Wayne ? guitar Louis Cennamo ? bass guitar Paul McCartney ? bass guitar Skaila Kanga ? harp Don Shinn (misspelled "Schinn") - organ, harpsichord, electric piano Freddie Redd ? organ George Harrison ? backing vocals (uncredited) Bishop O'Brien ? drums Peter Asher ? percussion, vocals, tambourine _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Payment: Paypal is preferred method of payment. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. This may be a replacement, a credit, or a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances. _____________________________________________ I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects. MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint. NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage. GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.