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OTIS REDDING – PAIN IN MY HEART – 1965 ATCO 33-161 MONO – VOLT SERIES
Beautiful early U.S. mono copy of Pain in My Heart, the landmark debut album from soul legend Otis Redding.
Released during the formative years of Redding’s career, this album captures the raw Southern soul sound that would establish him as one of the defining vocalists of the 1960s.
This copy features the classic yellow/gray ATCO “Volt Series” labels, catalog number 33-161, and the corresponding early mono matrices.
PRESSING DETAILS
Artist: Otis Redding
Album: Pain in My Heart
Label: ATCO Records / Volt Series
Catalog Number: ATCO 33-161
Format: 12” Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Country: USA
Year: 1965
Mix: MONO
Label: Yellow/gray ATCO “Volt Series” design
Matrix / Runout:
Side 1: C12063-A with additional deadwax markings
Side 2: C12064-B with additional deadwax markings
The sequential C12063/C12064 matrices correspond with this early ATCO mono issue.
CONDITION — GOLDMINE GRADING
VINYL: EXCELLENT (EX)
This is an exceptionally attractive vintage copy.
Vinyl retains beautiful, strong gloss and has clearly been well cared for. Under bright direct lighting, there are a few very light superficial markings/hairlines consistent with normal handling and sleeve contact.
No significant deep scratches are visible.
Considering the age of this record, the vinyl presents extremely well and is a particularly nice survivor.
The original ATCO/Volt Series labels are also clean and attractive with strong color and print.
JACKET: VG+
Original ATCO jacket presents very well for its age.
Front artwork remains bold and attractive with excellent contrast and the classic Otis Redding performance photograph.
There is age-appropriate storage wear including some edge/corner wear, discoloration/toning and minor wear visible primarily on the rear. Please examine the provided photographs carefully, as they show the actual jacket being offered.
Overall, this is a very presentable original-era jacket accompanying an especially nice record.
TRACK LISTING
SIDE ONE
1. Pain in My Heart
2. The Dog
3. Stand by Me
4. Hey Hey Baby
5. You Send Me
6. I Need Your Lovin’
SIDE TWO
1. These Arms of Mine
2. Louie Louie
3. Something Is Worrying Me
4. Security
5. That’s What My Heart Needs
6. Lucille
COLLECTOR NOTE
Pain in My Heart is Otis Redding’s debut LP and one of the foundational albums of 1960s Southern soul.
This copy carries the desirable MONO presentation with yellow/gray ATCO “Volt Series” labels and catalog number 33-161.
Rather than making an unsupported claim that this is a specific pressing-plant “first pressing,” it is being accurately represented as an early/original-era 1965 U.S. mono issue based on the label, catalog and matrix characteristics visible on this copy.
A particularly attractive example for an Otis Redding, Stax/Volt, Atlantic/ATCO, Memphis soul or vintage R&B collection.
SHIPPING
Record will ship outside the jacket in a protective inner sleeve to help prevent seam splits during transit.
It will be securely packed in a professional LP mailer with cardboard reinforcement for additional protection.
Photos are of the actual record and jacket being offered and form part of the condition description.
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