Wings – At The Speed Of Sound LP 1976 US 1st Press Winchester Wally Wly NM/VG+

70s POP-ROCK POWERHOUSE: Wings – Wings at the Speed of Sound (Original March 1976 US First Pressing — Capitol Winchester / Wally Traugott "Wly" Master)

Elevate your classic rock rotation with this authentic, Day-One March 25, 1976 US first pressing of Wings’ massive multi-platinum triumph, Wings at the Speed of Sound (Capitol Records / MPL – SW-11525).

Released at the height of the monumental "Wings Over America" world tour era, this album showcases the full democratic lineup of Wings—featuring lead vocal contributions from Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch, and Linda McCartney alongside Paul McCartney—and delivered two of the biggest #1 smash hits of the decade: "Silly Love Songs" and "Let 'Em In".

Manufactured at Capitol Records’ famed Winchester, Virginia pressing plant (verified by the iconic •─◁ rifle symbol in the dead wax), this copy features the etched "Wly" signature of mastering legend Wally Traugott on both sides alongside the stamped MASTERED BY CAPITOL mark. Renowned for his ability to carve deep low-end punch and expansive spatial depth, Traugott's analog cut ensures this original pressing outclasses standard commercial reissues.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Wings

• Title: Wings at the Speed of Sound

• Label & Catalog Number: Capitol Records / MPL – SW-11525 (US Original First Pressing)

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Release Date: March 25, 1976

• Country of Origin: United States

• Genre / Style: Rock, Pop Rock

• Pressing Plant: Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester, Virginia (Identified by etched •─◁)

• Mastering Studio & Engineer: Capitol Mastering (Hollywood); Lacquers cut by Wally Traugott (Hand-etched Wly)

• Label Motif: Custom black-and-white MPL (McCartney Productions Ltd.) labels

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): ST-1-11525 F-4 (A) #9 •─◁ Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): ST-2-11525 F-4 (A) #6 1-S-#3 •─◁ Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The vinyl displays flawless factory luster and plays with dead-quiet, vault-clean backgrounds. Wally Traugott's dual-sided master delivers McCartney’s signature basslines, tight marching kick drums, and bright horn sections with pristine midrange clarity, wide dynamic range, and zero inner-groove distortion.

• Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus / Excellent (VG+ / E)

  The original jacket is clean, crisp, and beautifully preserved with bright artwork, solid seams, sharp corners, and only light, faint shelf/edge wear from careful storage.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Wally Traugott’s lacquer cuts at Capitol Tower are legendary among audiophiles for preserving immense dynamic punch without sibilance or clutter. On this verified Winchester first pressing, McCartney's melodic basslines on "Silly Love Songs" and the detailed percussion across "Let 'Em In" hit with incredible acoustic weight and presence. Authenticated with matching Wly etchings on both sides and graded in top-tier Near Mint playing condition, this copy is the definitive audiophile player's edition for any serious Paul McCartney and Wings collection.

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Add this premier 1976 US Winchester "Wally" cut of Wings at the Speed of Sound to your turntable rotation today!