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(1973, Polydor) STERLING in the deadwax; gatefold cover
(1973, Polydor) STERLING in the deadwax; gatefold cover
SLF, how do you decode the deadwax initials??

Lee, it usually means where and who mastered that Lp edition, they are a bit cryptic and some easier to decode than others, some were done that way on purpose, or because they were really stoned and thought it was funny
lot's of info here from SH forums, http://www.forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/vinyl-mastering-credits-and-deadwax-question.130268/
this site is a good resource too - https://richmondaudiosociety.com/2012/07/02/dead_wax_inscriptions/