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Stunning ORIGINAL press of THE JIMI HENDRIX classic; Axis: Bold as Love - STUNNING 1ST Press - with TOP AUDIO throughout, super rare in this condition.

CAT NO:....

613 003  on the UK press TRACK RECORDS label 

LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

TRACK RECORDS 1st press labels FLAT Matt Black. With the TRACK RECORDS logo above the central hole on both labels as found on the 1st Press labels. The record labels state - Axis: Bold as Love just below the spindle hole.

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE

side 1. 613003 - A 1

MOTHER STAMPERS:

Side 1.  1   1   2   3

Side 2.  1  1   - incredible first ever stampers

An Exceptional Rare copy from HENDRIX in TOP condition throughout,  from my own personal collection.

Track Listing:

1. Exp   2. Up From The Skies   3. Spanish Castle Magic   4. Wait Until Tomorrow   5. Ain't No Telling   6. Little Wing   7. If 6 Was 9

8. You Got Me Floating   9. Castles Made Of Sand    10. She's So Fine   11. One Rainy Day   12. Little Miss Lover   13. Bold As Love

Axis: Bold as Love is the second studio album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Under pressure from their record company to follow-up the successful debut of their May 1967 album Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold as Love was released on Track Records in the UK in December 1967. It reached #5 in the UK and later #3 in the US.

The album was recorded fulfilling the band's contract to produce two albums in 1967. It was not released in the USA until 1968 due to fears that it might disturb the sales of the first album. The music was varied and experimental, with a huge range of effects from Hendrix, and Noel Redding playing eight string bass on some tracks.

Many of the album's songs were composed with studio recording techniques in mind and as a result were rarely performed live. Only "Spanish Castle Magic" and "Little Wing" were performed regularly. The lyrics of "Spanish Castle Magic" were inspired by The Spanish Castle, a dance hall in what is now Des Moines, Washington near Seattle where Hendrix jammed with local rock groups during his high school years. On "Little Wing" Hendrix plays his guitar through a Leslie speaker for the first time (a revolving speaker which creates a wavering effect, that is typically used with electric organs).

The intro track, "EXP", begins with a few notes from "Stone Free" (although played one-half step down) and then features a conversation between Mitchell and Hendrix about UFOs, where Mitchell plays a radio host, and Hendrix plays an alien in the guise of a human named Mr. Paul Caruso, whose voice is gradually slowed down until he eventually takes off in his spaceship, much to the host's consternation. 

A massively influential album and a pioneering piece of music, AXIS proves hugely successful and massively influential.

In 2003, the album was ranked #82 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

• The album is included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

Guitarist magazine named the album #7 on their list of "the most influential guitar albums of all time".

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING:

Yes – brilliant! - TOP AUDIO throughout.

This classic Hendrix record plays with a super strong crisp sound, which is so hard to find on original pressings of 'Axis' . Strong, undistorted sound free of pops, clicks or distortion. It has a brilliant vinyl sound, and what a great way to hear this classic Hendrix early masterpiece.

There is minimal sound between the tracks, and the vocal clarity is amazing, with all the layering being crystal clear. Great music with great clarity, and so hard to find with this type of sound. 

This is an exceptional 1st stereo press example, with incredible Strong, undistorted sound, and a minimum of any static or surface sound. Channels are clean and unstressed. The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, particularly on the percussion instruments, and vocals which come through with tremendous power. All the instruments and every breath of Henrix's voice are bright and clear. I will give a detailed account below;

Axis Bold As Love is a complex and varied collection of music, and VERY hard to find in clear audio condition. Worn copies can have a lot of surface sound even on musically complex and busy tracks like 'Up From the Skies.' This pressing has unbelievable strong undistorted audio, with super clear strong audio throughout. NO  interference, and NO loud pops or clicks or Distortion. Any static is extremely low level, and that is unusual for any vinyl. It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity!

The album starts with a few seconds of ultra faint music, that is usually in audible. Here it is very faint and very clear as its supposed to be in the 1st recording mix. There is a bit of very low level static during the long speaking part in the radio interview simulation of 'EXP'. Its a real test for Axis, as there is very little sound and any noise usually over powers the intro. Not here. It plays superbly with really bright audio. 'Up From the Skies' soothes in with amazing power and clarity, a complex track with extremely complex audio layering, all crystal clear. No pops or clicks anywhere, and certainly not a hint of distortion. A wonderful 'Spanish Castle Magic' sounds like it has only ever been played a couple of times its so clear. 'Wait Till Tomorrow' again plays beautifully, with that layering on the vocals in the chorus, nearly always lost, sounding superb. 'Aint No Tellin' plays superbly with minimal static. Unbelievable, great clear sound, no pops and minimal surface sound, certainly nothing near obtrusive or even that noticeable. 

The ultra delicate classic 'Little Wing' sounds absolutely beautiful. There is some very very faint surface sounds, the kind found on all vinyl, but the track plays so clearly, amazing for such a quiet piece, and this track is nearly always heavily obstructed with static, even on little played examples. There are no pops, no clicks. 'If 6 was 9' sounds incredible too. great separation with all the layering in tact. Completely silent when the quiet section plays one third into the track. All the strange and very light percussion is crystal clear, it is quite un believable. A sensational first side, and absolutely fantastic example of a record that is so hard to find with even near decent audio. 

'You Got Me Floating' powers in side two, again with Crystal clear perfect audio. There is a bit of light static and one light pop between the tracks, but nothing  in the music. the delicate 'Castles Made of Sand', plays with great clear sound, and just a  touch of very occasional and very distant surface static. There are a couple of light tics and a light pop but they are light. I tested it three times and I mean you have to have your head next to the speaker and be straining to hear them. 'She's So Fine' plays with amazing bright sound, the definition is amazing. I've heard numerous pressings of the track and nothing with clarity like this. No pops or intrusions at all. The largely quiet intro to 'One Rainy Wish' plays with beautiful clear sound, as with 'Little Miss Lover', super bright super clear sound with no oops or clicks at all. Rounding off the album with 'Axis Bold as Love, it sounds great, with some very light occasional background  static only noticeable in the quiet areas, and even there its hardly noticeable. Finishing off this great album, again with what can only be described as superb audio, a wonderful piece with great separation and clarity. Stunning.

The tonal quality make this a sensational pressing. With the clear and extra loud First cut engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten.

This press has strong undistorted audio, with Super clear sound and absolutely minimal background static. There is of course some light occasional static as found on all vinyl, but there is certainly no dominant  interference, and NO loud pops or clicks. HOW Incredibly RARE! It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity!

A great all round example of this classic vinyl. I would have to give these vinyls an EXCELLENT PLUS to  NEAR MINT sound grading.

staggering first stereo mix, unlike the re-issues which lack the impact. As AXIS was such a pioneering lp, they usually have been pretty abused or at least played a lot. Not this one! So rare to find a copy of Axis in this stunning condition!

THE RECORD – VISUAL GRADING 

A superb piece of glossy vinyl, and a really thick pressing. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original early pressings, this vinyl has been little played. It does have some faint sleeve removal marks, but the are light and have no effect on the sound. 

There are a few faint handling marks, this vinyl has been played carefully and shows no groove wear. Unbelievable to think this vinyl is over 40 years old! Easily grades at EXCELLENT PLUS.

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE COVER 

This is a great example of the classic Hendrix album cover. An original 1st ever UK press cover, laminated an in gatefold format. 

The original Track UK issue came in a gatefold sleeve with a large B&W portrait photo of the group by Donald Silverstein, spread over the inside. The British Track records art department had independently chosen to use the current fad for all things Indian to create the cover, and thus the album's cover has a photographed copy of a mass-produced religious poster of the Hindudevotional painting known as Viraat Purushan-Vishnuroopam with a small, superimposed painting of the group by Roger Law (from a photo portrait by Karl Ferris) blended in.

This is a stunning example of the original 1st press cover. The opening edge is square and un frayed. The Spine shows virtually no wear, and is one of the squarest examples I have seen. Very slight corner rubbing, the colours are so bright and true. There is a faint mark on the side gatefold, on the top right hand cover, clearly shown in the images below, but it is in no way prominent. This is a stunning all round example, with little to fault it. 

EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT condition. 

THE LABELS 

A stunning set of labels, deep matt these are so prone to wear and tear, finger prints and scuff marks. not hear, virtually un marked, just some light spindle traces. 

EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT condition. 

THE INNER

Comes with white inner sleeve, to protect the records -  NO SEAM SPLITS, a superb example. EXCELLENT PLUS to NEAR MINT condition. 

RARITY

Finding a great pressing of Axis Bold as Love is very rare. 1st pressings that are in even decent condition are extremely rare. This is a superb example, with stunning audio, and stunning cover and a stunning vinyl. An un believable rarity and a great opportunity to own a top audio highly collectable press of the Hendrix classic. This is a fabulous opportunity to own a UK TRACK 1st press of this classic Hendrix album in stunning all round condition!

 A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested on highly sensitive equipment to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are buying. I will not go into screeds of information about the nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

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VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:

The highest quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and is what I always aim for. I only sell records that play with TOP AUDIO performance, super clear sound uninterrupted by hiss or other interference. Even with the cleanest copies you will find occasional static sound or occasional light tics during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops, repeating tics or clicks that are found on heavily played and worn pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and I advise a light clean should be given between plays for optimal performance. 

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

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IMAGES and INFORMATION

I only use my photographs taken with a high quality professional digital camera of the item for sale. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact image of the item. I aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are bidding on. Please let me know if you need any further information and I will be only to happy to oblige.

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ABOUT ME 

I am a visual artist, working internationally, a collector of art and rare objects including rare vinyl, which I have been collecting for over 25 years, and an art and music enthusiast. I specialise in the  highest quality rarest items, selling to collectors the world over. I want you to know what a great item you are bidding on. If there is anything that is unclear in the listing, or you have any questions about this or any other item, please feel free to get in touch. All the best to you.  

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SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION,AWESOME SELLAR,1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

received today! great record!! thank you!!!

Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!

MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

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POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. I send items all round the globe with 100% success! I sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. I do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, but please don't expect a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD CONTAINERS TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS I HAVE STATED I HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £5.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £8.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £18.95

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MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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PAYMENTS 

Payments must be made within 3 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. Pay Pall ONLY for International buyers. We will accept Pay Pall, cheque or postal order within the UK, but no cash or bank transfers. Items sent out immediately on receipt of payment

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, I will reserve the right to offer the item to the runner-up, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase an item from me can still email to make a priority second chance.