{"product_id":"the-best-of-spencer-davis-group-featuring-steve-winwood-spencer-davis-group","title":"The Best of Spencer Davis Group Featuring Steve Winwood, Spencer Davis Group","description":"\u003cp\u003eObvious Promo, sticker removed. - Never played Condition. Amazing !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSpencer Davis Group - The Best Of Spencer Davis Group Featuring Steve Winwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eArtist: Spencer Davis Group Title: The Best Of Spencer Davis Group Featuring Steve Winwood Format: Vinyl LP (Australian Pressing) Original Australian Release: 1967 Label: Festival Records \/ Island Records Genre: Rock \/ Rhythm and Blues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe Deep Dive Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eThe 1967 First Press: The original Australian first pressing was released on the Festival Records label (Catalog Number: SFL-932,736). It features a high-gloss flipback sleeve, where the cardboard edges are folded over and glued to the outside of the back cover. This flipback design is the primary indicator of a true 1960s original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eThe Island Label Transition: In 1970, the album was re-released on the pink or palm tree Island Records labels (Catalog Number: L 32,736). While the sleeve may still carry the 1967 or 1970 date, the label design tells the story. A pink Island label is significantly more valuable to collectors than the later blue or yellow variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eMatrix and Runout Info: Check the dead wax for the SMX matrix codes, which are the hallmark of Festival Studios in Sydney. Side A: SMX25491 Side B: SMX25492 If you see these codes, the record was cut and pressed in Australia using local metal parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eThe Mono vs. Stereo Mystery: Most Australian first pressings (SFL-932,736) are labelled as Stereo but often contain Mono mixes of tracks like I am a Man and Gimme Some Lovin. Audiophiles hunt for these specific Australian cuts because they are known for a punchy, mid-range heavy sound that suits Steve Winwood's vocals better than later true-stereo remixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003eThe Jackie Edmunds Typo: On many Australian labels and back covers, the songwriter for Keep On Running is misspelled as J. Edmunds instead of Jackie Edwards. This typo is a classic quirk of the Australian production run and is a great detail to include in your listing to prove authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003eThe Island Life Reissue: In the late 1980s, a budget reissue was released as part of the Island Life Collection (Catalog Number: L 19069). This version lacks the flipback sleeve and usually has a barcode on the back. While it sounds excellent, it carries a much lower market value than the 1967 or 1970 versions.  Keywords: Spencer Davis Group, Steve Winwood, Best Of, Vinyl LP, 1967, Australian Pressing, Festival Records, Island Records, SFL-932736, L 32736, Flipback Sleeve, Gimme Some Lovin, Keep On Running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eShopify Tags: 60s British Rock, Steve Winwood Early Years, Rare Australian Vinyl, Festival Records Collector, Blues Rock Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Davis Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482631438653,"sku":"5670","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/81PUPyAzMML._UF894_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1773194336","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/the-best-of-spencer-davis-group-featuring-steve-winwood-spencer-davis-group","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}