Smashing Pumpkins – Siamese Dream (2xLP, 1993, Caroline Records / Virgin CAROL 1740 1)

Why This Record Matters
Siamese Dream is one of the defining alternative rock albums of the 1990s, blending layered guitar production with melodic songwriting and dense studio textures. The album elevated Smashing Pumpkins into mainstream success while helping shape the sound of alternative rock during the decade. Original vinyl pressings remain significantly scarcer than later reissues.

Collector Note
1993 US original pressing on Caroline/Virgin pressed on translucent purple marble vinyl with gatefold sleeve. Includes original newsletter flyer insert. Authentic first press copies are highly sought after, especially complete examples with original inserts.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Vinyl: VG with noticeable static during quieter passages and intermittent crackle in some sections despite professional ultrasonic cleaning; louder tracks play strong with solid overall playback and no skips
Sleeve: VG+ with light edge wear, strong spine presentation, clean gatefold, and original newsletter insert included

Technical Details
Format: 2xVinyl, LP, Album, Purple Marble, Gatefold
Label: Caroline Records – CAROL 1740 1, Virgin – 0170 4 61740 1 5
Country: US
Released: Jul 27, 1993
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Cherub Rock
A2 Quiet
A3 Today
A4 Hummer

Side B
B1 Rocket
B2 Disarm
B3 Soma

Side C
C1 Geek U.S.A.
C2 Mayonaise
C3 Spaceboy

Side D
D1 Silverfuck
D2 Sweet Sweet
D3 Luna

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II
Includes new protective inner and poly outer sleeves
Packed securely for safe delivery

About Maple City Music
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