MERLE HAGGARD AND THE STRANGERS Mama Tried (Rare 1968 US first press rainbow rim label 12-track stereo LP with MFD by Capitol Records Inc. perimeter credit and Capitol logo at the 12 oclock position confirming first issue. The pasted picture sleeve [with Merle bearing a spooky resemblance to the actor James Purefoy or is that just me?!] is in remarkable condition for its age helped enormously having been preserved by the original one time owner in a bespoke PVC sleeve meaning i t remains near as new protected by the clear outer which has been as good as professionally rendered to the inside opening edges of the cover. The vinyl itself is showing only the odd light paper scuff but is in excellent condition overall hav