Best Of Cream, Cream

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$90.00
Artist - Cream
Format - 12" Album
Genre - Blues Rock and Rock
Year - 1969
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Very Good Plus
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Description

Best of Cream – Australian Pressing

Artist: Cream

Title: Best of Cream

Format: Vinyl LP

Original Release: 1969

Label: Polydor (International Polydor Production)

Genre: Blues Rock / Psychedelic Rock

The "Deep Dive" Details:

 

  • The "Unique" Australian Front Cover: The Australian release (Catalog: 184 298) is famous among international collectors because it uses a completely different front cover image than the US version. In Australia and the front features a large group photo (which was the back cover in other territories).

  • The ARC Artarmon Lacquer Cut: Check the dead wax (runout) for the prefix MX161211 (Side A) and MX161212 (Side B). This indicates the lacquer was cut at ARC (Artarmon, NSW). This specific Australian cut is prized because it was mastered slightly "hotter" (louder) than the European pressings to compensate for the quality of mid-tier Australian turntables in the 60s.

  • The Label Variant: Look at the orange Polydor label.

    • First Press: Features "International Polydor Production" at the top and credits Phonogram Recordings Pty Limited at the bottom.

    • Mid-70s Repress: Simply says "Polydor" and may credit "PolyGram Records Pty Limited."

    • Rarity Note: The 1969 original uses a "Matte" label texture; later 70s copies have a "Glossy" label.

  • The "I Feel Free" Production Credit: On Side B, look for the credit to the Robert Stigwood Organization (London) for the track "I Feel Free." This specific line of text is a hallmark of the first generation Australian labels.

Keywords: Cream, Best of Cream, Vinyl LP, 1969, Australian Pressing, Polydor, 184 298, Flipback Sleeve, ARC Artarmon, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker.

Tags: 60s Rock Vinyl, Rare Australian Pressings, Blues Rock, Cream Band Collector, Psychedelic Rock.
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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