This is the UK 1st press of ‘Atom Heart Mother’ by Pink Floyd. This is a genuine 1st press with no EMI logo and ‘The Gramophone Co Ltd’ and ‘Made In Gt Britain’ rim text. It has the very earliest matrix 1G/1G endings. It is complete with the original earliest 1st press Garrod & Lofthouse sleeve. Printed on the inside of the sleeve is the Patent number text and ‘7010′ digits. The ‘patent’ and ‘7010′ are present on only a small number of copies as this was removed soon after it went to print.
The record is in Very Good condition, it has a bright gloss, with a few of the lightest marks hairlines on each side. The label is bright green and the colours are bold and the text sharp. It is completely unworn and clean. There is only the very slightest spindle wear. The label clearly displays ‘The Gramophone Co Ltd’ and ‘Made In Gt Britain’ rim text and there is No EMI logo. On playing there is a little brief noise at the start which clears to superb sound, crisp and clear. The record is complete with the original Harvest advertising inner sleeve in Excellent condition.
The Garrod & Lofthouse gatefold sleeve is in Excellent+ condition. This rare 1st press sleeve is on a slightly different grade of card and is brighter and lighter than later presses. The colours are vivid and the image is bold and completely unworn. The edges are firm there is just the very slightest corner wear. The spine is firm with clear text and the inside is completely clean. The gatefold still feels very solid and clearly displays the essential 7010 and patent text on the inside front.
This is the exceptionally rare MONO UK 1st Press of ‘Let It Bleed’ by the Rolling Stones. This genuine 1st press has all of the essential elements that make this record one of the rarest ever Rolling Stones releases. The red Unboxed Decca ffrr label, early P-1/P-2 matrix, the original lightweight poster, the original ‘Let It Bleed’ red mono inner sleeve and the 1st press laminated, with Mono/Stereo die-cut hole Upton Printing Group sleeve. The Mono audio is hugely superior to the Stereo, it is a completely different mix and such an incredible sound.
The record is in Very Good condition. The vinyl has a stunning high gloss with a few very light marks on each side. On playing the sound is very warm, bold and vibrant. There is a little occasional background noise and a little noise in moments of ‘Love In Vain’ however there is no major reduction in sound quality at any point, it sounds superb. The red Decca label is completely clean, the red is bold, the silver text is sharp and there is only light spindle wear.
The rare poster is in Excellent condition. It is completely intact and clean. The colours are bright and the image is sharp. The folds are a little delicate but it is still solid and all the edges are firm.
The original Let It Bleed red Mono inner sleeve is in Very Good condition. There are a couple of creases and some wear the opening edge. The red is still vivid and the white bright. The text is clear and the whole sleeve is still solid.
The heavy card Upton Printing Group sleeve is in Very Good condition. The colours are bold, the white bright and the laminate has a bright shine. There are a few light laminate creases and light edge wear. On the unlaminated back the Mono/Stereo hole is still unworn, there is a small tick by the Mono text. The image is sharp and whole sleeve is solid and the pinched spine has firm text.
This is the rare *Mono* UK Original of The White Album by The Beatles. It has the incredibly low number 32662. This album is complete with top opening sleeve, dark green Apple labels, black inner sleeves, all four photographs and lyric poster. It is also complete with the very rare paper spacer, the earliest matrix numbers and superb mothers and stampers.
RECORDS
Record 1 is in Very Good condition. The vinyl on each side has a sensational deep gloss, with a few light hairlines and a couple of light marks - none are significant and when played the the vocals are bright and the backing is bold and clear. The dark green Apple labels are in superb condition. The green is bold, the white is bright and completely clean. The black text is sharp and there is only the very slightest spindle wear.
Record 2 is in Good condition. The vinyl on each side has a bright shine with just a few more hairlines and a few light marks on Side 4. On playing the vocals are sharp with clear warm backing and a little occasional background noise. The labels are sharp and completely clean with just light spindle wear.
INSERTS
The four photographs are in Excellent condition. The colours are vivid and they all have their original just pressed sheen. There are a couple of age spots otherwise the white is superb. They are very solid and the edges are firm.
The double sided poster is in Excellent condition. The colours are bold, the whites and highlights are still exceptionally bright. The folds are firm. The lyrics are sharp and the corners have only the slightest wear. There is no discolouration.
The black inner sleeves are in Very Good condition. These inners are solid, there is one small edge split and they have some wear to the opening edge otherwise they are very firm.
The rare Spacer is in Excellent condition. Very clean, the white is bright and it is still nice and solid.
SLEEVE
The Garrod & Lofthouse top opening laminated sleeve is in Very Good condition. The laminate has a bright gloss and it is completely clean. The white is bright and the 32662 number and Beatles embossed text are sharp and unworn. There is some wear to the opening edge and a couple of light marks on the back. There is a little edge wear but they are still firm. On opening the inside images and text are exceptionally bright and clean. The flipbacks are sealed and complete. The whole cover remains very solid and shine over the sleeve is superb.
This is the rare UK Mono 1st press of ‘Axis Bold As Love’ by Jimi Hendrix. This 1st is complete with the earliest A1//B1 matrix, textured original Track labels, the earliest laminated Ernest J Day flipback gatefold sleeve and the exceptionally rare lyric insert.
The record is in Good condition. The vinyl has a high gloss, with a few light marks on each side. None of these are significant and they cannot be heard during play. It sounds bold, loud and very clear. There is some noise as the record starts, that clears to sharp sound with just the occasional light background noise. The textured Mono label has bold black, sharp silver text and light spindle wear. The record comes complete with its original polylined warning inner sleeve.
The folded lyric insert is in Very Good condition. The orange is still bright and the red text sharp. The folds are a little delicate but the edges are firm.
The original 1st press Ernest J Day Deluxe fully laminated gatefold sleeve is in Good condition. The colours are vivid and the laminate has a bright shine. There is some corner wear and a little feathering of the opening edge. The inside is clean and bright with slight rippling of the inside card. The flipbacks have a few little creases but are completely intact and sealed. The whole cover still feels very solid and the spine is still very firm.
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I have had this record for years, anyone know who it is. It is an Acetate from the Tony Pike studio in Putney west London, the track is a Jerry Reed track, but this is a much more Psych-ish version. If anyone know who it is, please let me know.
For variety of reasons we have decided to open an ebay shop, so the majority of our stock can be located there, here is the link
We still have thousand more Lps still to list, so if you are looking for anything please let us know, also if you know of anyone wanting to sell their record collection please let us know.
We have just added another couple of hundred records to the site. These include such Lost classics as both Downliners sect LPs, refered to as “laying waste to the Rolling Stones with a sea of fuzz and wild vibrato, they conjured moods, both ominous and humourous, and prefigured the Velvet Underground with Cale and Reed’s sardonic Why don’t you smile now”.
Also Lo and Behold by Coulsdon, Dean Mcguinnes, Flint, considered to be one of the best takes on Dylans Basement tapes around, this is on the same label as Elton John, DJM and if you hold the vinyl up to the light it glows RED…wow!
…and Croydons own Cliff Aungiers the lady from Baltimore, this is the rare original on Pye, described as drawing upon Dylan, the Bee Gees and Tim Hardin, also some classics by Fairport Convention and the Incredible String band….thanks
We have just had a superb flyer designed by the Genius known as Derek Potter……
….and if you find yourself in Oxford next week, make sure you get down to Gladiators Sports and Social Club for a night of collective Yesness!!…….
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