Creeque Alley/ Did You Ever Want To Cry

I'm beginning to think the problem with this record's audio reflects inferior vinyl used for the pressings. Like so many beautiful copies I've had over the years, the audio grades below Near Mint (I call it EX+) to reflect the light but persistent surface noise that's audible in the quieter parts of the tracks. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Dunhill Records factory sleeve. It grades very close to Mint in appearance (Labels, Vinyl). As noted, the audio grades below Near Mint.