General Information Artist: Neil Young Album: Harvest Year: 1972 Catalog Number: MS 2032 Format: LP, Album, Textured Gatefold Label: Reprise Records Description This is an original US pressing of Neil Young’s masterpiece Harvest, released in 1972. This copy features the iconic heavy textured cardstock gatefold cover, a distinctive characteristic of the earliest pressings. The album is factory sealed in its original shrink wrap, which has protected the textured surface for over five decades. The catalog number MS 2032 is clearly visible on the top right of the front cover and the spine, accompanied by the 0598 price code. Condition The record remains factory sealed and unopened. The original shrink wrap is mostly intact but shows some vintage wear, including small tears and minor peeling at the corners as documented in the high-resolution photos. The cover itself is well-preserved with sharp colors and no visible ring wear. The corners show very slight blunting under the wrap, typical for a heavy gatefold of this age. Since the album is sealed, the vinyl is presumed to be in Mint, unplayed condition. Notes for collectors Harvest was Neil Young's fourth studio album and became the best-selling LP of 1972, featuring hits like Heart of Gold and Old Man. For serious collectors, the textured cover is the most important visual identifier of an original 1970s release, as later reissues often moved to standard smooth cardstock. Being a sealed copy from the initial production era, it is highly likely to contain the first-state tan Reprise steamboat labels without the Warner Communications W logo, which was introduced in the mid-1970s. Finding a first edition in its original unopened state is becoming increasingly difficult. Matrix/labels Labels are expected to be the original tan Reprise Records steamboat design.