Herb Alpert / Hugh Masekela – Herb Alpert / Hugh Masekela

An excellent album by a collaboration of two great artists. However - my copy unfortunately is not a complete album. Side one is a completely different artist. The runout matrix number is MP-8601 M4Y-755-1B. Side two is the correct album as indicated by the runout matrix number of T A&M SP756-T1. Obviously a mix up at the Terre Haute pressing plant.

This album is packed with joy and buoyant performances. One of the highlights in Herb's immense library. You'll find this on the cheap everywhere, so treat yourself to a copy.
I was lucky to find a SEALED copy of this in a local record store a couple weeks ago. Just cracked it open and the vinyl has a minor edge warp, plus a very slight dish warp, but nothing that impacts playing. No signs of heat stress (hazy or spots) - just beautiful glossy vinyl. Woohoo!

I have this same pressing. Since the pressing ring is 69mm (only Columbia had this size), I think it's the other way around -- plated at Monarch and pressed at Columbia, Terre Haute.