Don McLean – Tapestry – 1971 UA 1st Press Tan Label – Castles in the Air – EX/EX

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Description:

Original 1971 U.S. pressing of Tapestry by Don McLean on United Artists Records (UAS-5522), pressed from the first lacquer cut (matrix A-1) and housed in its earliest “Rainbow Collection” tan label variant. This is the first UA edition after the album’s initial release on Mediarts.

Includes early McLean staples like “Castles in the Air,” “Magdalene Lane,” and the title track “Tapestry.” Inner sleeve features full lyrics and vintage photos. A clean early pressing from before McLean’s breakout hit “American Pie.”

Note: Jacket and inner sleeve both have a small corner clip—likely a remainder mark, not a promotional copy. No promo stamps or label markings present.

Vinyl: Excellent (EX) – Clean and glossy, minimal handling marks

Cover: Excellent (EX) – Strong edges and spine, slight corner clip noted

Inner Sleeve: Excellent (EX) – Matching clipped corner, no splits or writing

Catalog Number: UAS-5522

Matrix / Runout: UAS-5522-A-1 etched (first lacquer)

Edition: U.S. First Pressing (UA tan label, post-Mediarts transition)

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Item Specifics:

   •   Format: Record

   •   Artist: Don McLean

   •   Release Title: Tapestry

   •   Record Size: 12”

   •   Type: LP

   •   Speed: 33 RPM

   •   Record Grading: Excellent (EX)

   •   Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

   •   Inlay Condition: Excellent (EX)

   •   Release Year: 1971

   •   Style: Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter

   •   Record Label: United Artists

   •   Edition: 1st UA Pressing

   •   Catalog Number: UAS-5522

   •   Matrix / Runout: UAS-5522-A-1

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Shipping & Age Statement:

Ships quickly and securely within 3 business days. Local pickup available in New York City.

This is a vintage item with normal wear consistent with age and use.

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