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The Real Thing 1971 US Pressing (G 30619)

The Real Thing by Taj Mahal

Artist
Taj Mahal
Title
The Real Thing
Label
  • Columbia G 30619
Country
US
Released
1971
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · 2 records
Format notes
Pitman Pressing

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • AL 30620Label side A
  • BL 30620Label side B
  • AL 30621Label side C
  • BL 30621Label side D
  • P AL - 30620 - 1ARunout side A, stamped - Variant 1
  • P BL - 30620 - 1CRunout side B, stamped - Variant 1
  • P AL - 30621 - 1CRunout side C, stamped - Variant 1
  • P BL - 30621 - 1DRunout side D, stamped - Variant 1
  • P AL - 30620 - 1CRunout side A, stamped - Variant 2
  • P BL - 30620 - 1ARunout side B, stamped - Variant 2
  • P AL - 30621 - 1ARunout side C, stamped - Variant 2
  • P BL - 30621 - 1BRunout side D, stamped - Variant 2
  • o P AL - 30620 - 1A P CRunout side A, stamped - Variant 3
  • o P BL - 30620 - 1A P 5 1Runout side B, stamped - Variant 3
  • o P BL - 30621 - 1B PRunout side C, stamped - Variant 3
  • o P BL - 30621 - 1B PRunout side D, stamped - Variant 3
All 18 pressings of The Real Thing