Myopia, Tom Fogerty

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$110.00
Artist - Tom Fogerty
Format - 12" Album
Genre - Blues Rock and Folk
Year - 1974
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Near Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Description

Rare, Hard to find. 

Obvious Promo sticker removed from Label.

52 Years Young

Tom Fogerty - Myopia (Australian Pressing)

Artist: Tom Fogerty

Title: Myopia

Format: Vinyl LP

Original Australian Release: 1974

Label: Fantasy Records / RCA Victor

Catalog Number: L 35372

Genre: Rock / Roots Rock

 

The Deep Dive Details:

  • The RCA / Fantasy Connection: In Australia, this album was manufactured and distributed by RCA Limited (Sydney) under license from Fantasy Records. The catalog number L 35372 is unique to the Australian market. Look for the "Made from Master Recordings of RCA Records" text on the label.

  • The CCR Pedigree: As the brother of John Fogerty and rhythm guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), Tom's solo work is highly collectible for CCR completists. This album features the "rootsy" Bay Area sound that the Fogerty brothers were famous for, but with a more introspective, mid-70s singer-songwriter vibe.

  • Matrix and Runout Info:

    Check the dead wax for the Australian mastering codes.

    Side A: L35372A

    Side B: L35372B

    Unlike the US version which was mastered at Fantasy Studios, the Australian version was cut at the RCA Sydney studios. This gives it a slightly different EQ profile—often described as having a "meatier" mid-range that highlights Tom's vocals.

  • The Label Design: The Australian label features the classic brown/orange Fantasy "lightning bolt" logo. However, the typesetting is distinctively Australian (RCA font). Check for the "Sydney, Australia" credit on the rim of the label.

  • Sleeve Construction: The Australian jacket is made of a heavy, non-laminated cardstock. Because the cover art features a lot of white space and a "blurred" photo effect (playing on the title Myopia), it is very prone to "foxing" or yellowing. A copy with a bright, white cover is a significant find.

  • Key Track for Listings: The standout track "Seven Signs" is often cited as the highlight of this record. Mentioning this track in your Shopify description targets collectors looking for Tom's best post-CCR moments.

 Keywords: Tom Fogerty, Myopia, Vinyl LP, 1974, Fantasy Records, RCA Australia, L 35372, Australian Pressing, CCR, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Roots Rock.

Tags: 70s Rock Vinyl, CCR Related, Australian Pressings, Tom Fogerty Collector, Rare Rock Vinyl.
Click for Grading Scale

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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