genuine Shure, made in the USA in an Astatic box with “A Genuine Product of Shure Bros. Inc” printed on the back. this was NOS, but the foam deteriorated and I couldn’t see the needle condition well. so I opened it and inspected it. the needle/stylus is just fine, suspension tests good so it will play like new. note that the stylus has “Shure” printed on the front and it also has the Astatic “A” brand in blue print, which is unique. this is 100% unused. one of the models I don’t have a cart to mount, test, and sell with a NOS headshell or I would do so like many of my other listings. since the foam is gone, I will package this up in a jewel box so it is protected during shipment. I will send the empty box in the same package. thanks for reading