art direction Woody Woodward conductor Johnnie Spence photography by [cover] Studio Five producer George Martin Record Company Liberty Records, Inc. Pressed By Research Craft Copyright (c) Liberty Records, Inc. Published By Dick James Music, Inc. Published By Unart Music Corp. Published By Hollis Music, Inc. Published By Selma Music Corp. Published By Skidmore Music Co. Inc. Published By Maclen Music, Inc. Published By Ludlow Music, Inc. Published By Frank Music Corp. Published By Campbell-Connelly Inc. Published By Southdale Music Corp. Published By Northern Music Corp. Published By Devon Music Inc. Published By Miller Music Corp. Front Cover Center top: ...visual sound stereo Top right corner: LST -7459 (this release), LRP-3459 (monaural release)
Back Cover Center top: ...visual sound stereo also available in monaural LRP-3459 Liner notes: The last line indicates that this release is part of a Golden Greats Series. While there are a number of different series with that designation, this release doesn't fit in with any of them. There is also a serious lack of marks, logos, or other mentions regarding the series. Maybe it was a mistake or an idea that never got off the ground? The single mention occupies a prominent spot that a mistake seems unlikely; however, the initial phrasing is also a bit odd. All conjecture at this point, so I'll stop.
Labels Top edge: ...visual sound stereo The LP's extra-large pressing rings (73mm) led me toward the LCCN's pressed-by entry. Using a reputable outside source, I discovered that there are only 4-5 plants that produce 73mm pressing rings. One is specific to RCA, two or three of the others usually have accompanying marks in the runouts, and the last one? Purchased by Liberty about a year before this release is released. Bam! Matrix / Runout: LST-7459-1 (Runout side A etched) Matrix / Runout: LST-7459-2 (Runout side B etched) Rights Society: BMI (A1 to A4, A6, B1, B5) Rights Society: ASCAP (A5, B2 to B4, B6)