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Banana is intact but about 1 3\/4\" peeled, torn off and re-attached at some point in its history. The rest of the banana has not been peeled. Spine and inside of gatefold and rear cover have much less wear. Labels are EX as well, no spindle marks, no writing. Original inner sleeve is intact, no splits. We currently have the vinyl stored in a polylined replacement inner sleeve. SEE PHOTOS. Contact us at grapefruitpayments@gmail.com with any questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatefold cover with intact banana sticker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerson on rear cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue\/Silver T Verve label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSong credits: \"Reed - Cale - Morrison - Tucker\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublishing credits: \"Three Prong Music All Selections BMI\" \"MGM RECORDS - A DIVISION OF METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER, INC. - Made in U.S.A.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: 1.25\" pressing ring, block-looking \"S\" engraved in the deadwax and the label fonts indicate a pressing by MGM Record Manufacturing Division, Bloomfield, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Unlike most of our listings, this item does not ship for free. We will require some form of Priority shipping with insurance after double-boxed, secure packaging, so please contact us directly if you are interested in purchasing the LP and we will come up with shipping details to your location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jennifer Pankratz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40725410152656,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/4201\/4416\/products\/VUfront.jpg?v=1645317123"},{"product_id":"natural-snow-buildings-daughter-of-darkness-8xlp-box-set","title":"Natural Snow Buildings - Daughter of Darkness BOX SET (incomplete, 6 of 8 lps only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWAREHOUSE FIND! Incomplete sets, only first six of the eight records included. No artwork on the boxes (the originals were hand-painted by the band). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally a pressing of 300 copies, numbered with hand painted boxes by the band. 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