Analogic Media Collectibles

Label:

Atlantic ‎– SD 8236

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Mono, Promo, CSG

Country:

US

Released:

1969

EXTREMELY RARE
White Label Promo Only MONO issue
on Atlantic Records label

From Discogs:

"Gatefold sleeve (with Stereo imprint) with SD 8236 Cat# and decal on front "Promotional D/J Copy Monoaural CSG Process Not For Sale"
(standard SD 82336 sleeve with a mono sticker)

White labeled disc - Cat# 8236 with no prefix. "Sample Copy Not For Sale"

This 1969 promo release was created for the burgeoning USA AM radio-station market, using the stereo master & CSG process (Compatible Studio Generator) to create a more acceptable sound balance through the mono broadcast system."

Our only modification of the Discog information concerns the phrase "burgeoning USA AM radio-station market"; it was, in fact, exactly the opposite: a declining market that had been the dominant customer base for Atlantic over the course of the company's lifetime. Because of the role these stations played in the success of the company, Ahmet Ertegun felt it was important to provide prromotional mono mixes for these still-loyal radio stations who were not able to broadcast the stereo signal. Some titles received specific mono mixes from the producers of the sessions (see Derek and the Dominos) but the vast majority were made using the CSG process.

Cover is in VG++ to Near Mint condition -
extremely nice for this rarity

Vinyl is in VG++ condition -
very minimal scuffing; full gloss and sheen;
looks and plays great