LP.2228.10.1 was released on the second generation purple label around 1978. These purple label variations are amongst the most common variations. The 2nd generation purple labels are recognized by the perimeter print that states "Manufactured in Canada by Capitol Records-EMI". Later variations changed this text in 1980 for the "under license" text with a thinner font (see LP.2228.11.1).
Availability
This variation was available between 1978 and 1980 (for approximately two years). Although not as common as variation LP.2228.11.1, it is still relatively easy to find.
General Information
This pressing series marked the definitive return of pressing operations at Capitol's new Mississauga plant. It is therefore the first "standard" version of the new old-style purple labels (the previous variation was a one-off batch of records pressed at a third party subcontracted pressing plant, Cinram). As with the previous two variations, Capitol pressed these records on regular thicker vinyl compared to the earlier Dynaflex pressings.
Pressing Information
This pressing was manufactured at Capitol's pressing plant in Mississauga, Ontario. These pressings can be identified by the medium size (39 mm) pressing ring, characteristic of Capitol pressings.
Matrix markings are identical to those of the Capitol pressing LP.2228.8.1: the hand-written catalogue numbers are followed by the same lacquer codes, and the trail-off carries the same stamped MASTERED BY CAPITOL marking. These records were still pressed from the set of masters prepared for the 1976 reissue series:
Side 1: ST-1-2228 H22
Side 2: ST-2-2228 H22
Cover
The cover design of this variation is similar to the previous variation (LP.2228.9.1). It keeps the unmarked posterboard construction introduced with that variation (image printed directly on the cardboard frame, no printer's logo). As on LP.2228.9.1, Shorewood (which introduced the posterboard construction) could theoretically be the printer (Ross-Ellis (DJ) covers only appear on later retro rainbow pressings), but the cover remains unmarked. The back cover carries the Capitol-EMI legal line and the target logo. The spine is shown below.
Packaging
This edition was shipped in tight shrink wrap, with a plain paper LP inner sleeve. These Capitol sleeves have a large flap on the bottom and side. Note: these inner sleeves were being used as stocks were refilled, so it is possible that leftover earlier sleeves were used as well.
