Spirit – Spirit (Vinyl) Original Japanese Pressing
Sony / CBS Records (1968)

Product Description

Very Rare Actual 1968 Japanese First Pressing Of The Debut Spirit LP ~ Featuring “Taurus”, The Song That Has Remarkable Similarity To The First Section Of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven”! Heavy Grade Cover Includes Insert With Lyrics, Labels Are Clean.

Condition – Vinyl: EXCELLENT! Very light surface mark on Side 2, which is not audible. Incredibly well preserved for over 56 years!

Condition – Cover: EXCELLENT!

“People always ask me why “Stairway to Heaven” sounds exactly like “Taurus”, which was released two years earlier. I know Led Zeppelin also played “Fresh Garbage” in their live set. They opened up for us on their first American tour.” – (The late) Randy California

In May 2014, an attorney hired by Randy California’s estate announced plans to file a copyright infringement suit that will seek a co-writing credit for California on “Stairway to Heaven.” In April 2016, district judge Gary Klausner ruled that there were sufficient similarities between the songs that Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (who is credited as co-writer of “Stairway to Heaven”) would stand trial by jury for copyright infringement. In June 2016, the jury ruled that Led Zeppelin had not infringed copyright.

Japanese vinyl pressings are highly sought after by audiophiles and collectors, due to their premium sound quality and beautifully presented packaging. The sonic quality of Japanese records is regarded as the best in the world. No wonder all the original Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab records were pressed in Japan! The covers are printed on better quality heavy stock paper too. Near Mint condition original Japanese pressings are becoming rarer ~ and therefore more collectable and valuable every year.

Side 1:
Fresh-Garbage
Uncle Jack
Mechanical World
Taurus
Girl In Your Eye
Straight Arrow

Side 2:
Topanga Windows
Gramophone Man
Water Woman
The Great Canyon Fire In General
Elijah

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