JIMI HENDRIX ELECTRIC LADYLAND UK 1st Press 1968 BLUE TEXT Earliest Matrix's

	£		166
	$		220

Hi, I started collecting vinyl Lp's and 45's in 1971, I have 20,000 + which I have moved now 5 times. So it's time to let at least half go. Most are in at least Excellent condition.  I can't listen to them all, so most will only have visual grading, any with a high start price, I will listen too, and play grade.     

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ALBUM INFO:

JIMI HENDRIX :- ... ELECTRIC LADYLADY ... 

Original "Blue Text" Rarest of All issues Of This "ALL TIME CLASSIC" HENDRIX ALBUM.

1968.. UK 1st PRESS ON TRACK RECORDS. 

LAMINATED COVER:- VERY GOOD ( Naked Ladies Cover) ,  VINYL:- EXCELLENT  Sides A & D. VERY GOOD Sides B & C.

I'VE A LOW START, ON THIS TOP HENDRIX RARITY! ARGUABLY HENDRIX'S FINEST HOUR. 

I HAVE TRIED TO GIVE A FULL DESCRIPTION,  IF I HAVE MISSED ANYTHING PLEASE ASK?

IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A Near MINT COPY PLEASE DON'T BID!    

This was The Experience's 3rd and last studio album on Track Records label released in October 1968'.... Only the very first run had the "Blue Type Text" on the Inner sleeve. The Classic Nude Cover of Electric Ladyland....... With side A, Matrix number 613008 A//1 stampers 1 at 12 O'clock.. Side D Matrix number 613008 B//1 Stampers 1 at 6 O'clock  (Record One) & Side B Matrix 613009 A//1 Stampers B//2 1, 1 at 2 O'clock & Side C 613009  B "Scratched In, then the stamped number scratched through leaving the last //1.  Matrix Numbers with 1 stamper at 2 O'clock. In 1968 most people owned old fashioned Radio Gram type record players, which lead to a lot of records becoming damaged, hence the RARITY of this CLASSIC ALBUM. This is the ORIGINAL UK 1st PRESS version... So hard to find in any playable condition, as they have been squirreled away in collections or worse thrown away. I believe that there are very few better heavy rock albums a true classic.   

The sleeve is laminated front and back without any WRITING OR MARKS It's Near Excellent on the outer face. Please take a L@@K at the photographs An opportunity to own a Mega Rare true rock classic.

Side 1:- And the Gods Made Love; Have You Ever Been (to Electric Ladyland?); Cross Town Traffic; Voodoo Chile.

Side 2:- Little Miss Strange; Long Hot Summer Night; Come On; Gipsy Eyes; The Burning of the Midnight Lamp.

Side 3:- Rainy Day, Dream, Away; 1983..(A merman I should turn to be); Moon, Turn the Tides.. Gently, Gently Away.

Side 4:- Still Raining, Still Dreaming; House Burning Down; All Along the Watchtower; Voodoo Chile (Slight Return).

VINYL: 

A TRUE 1st TRACK 1st PRESS. I can only say, It plays well, the first platter 

Sides A & D  Visually Excellent. Looks hardly played, No Junps, No Clicks, No Distortion, plays well, just slight crackle in the quietest parts between tracks.   

Sides B &C   Visually Very Good.  these has been played, and considering there age are still in fantastic condition, Side B & C plays with no distortion, no jumps, light (crackle) background noise here and there, there is a couple of pops on track 2 side B, nothing bad over all still a great listen.  

SLEEVE :  

Near Excellent condition, outer Naked Ladies Outer Cover, rarely seen in this condition, earliest issue, have a look at the photo's it's glossy laminated gate sleeve has NO writing, scuffing, light laminate creasing, spine storage edge wear .

The Inner gatefold sleeve is the rarest stock copy of this 1968 original album due to the "Blue Text" at the bottom of the Hendrix Picture. There is some laminate creasing on the glossy inner, also the inner spine has cracking, I think probably where the sleeve has been over extended I would only rate as Good.   

SPINE:

Fine spine, small inch long breakthrough.

INNER SLEEVE:

EXCELLENT. 2 Polydor lined Inner Sleeves.  The two inners have no splits, the Original paper type  ...being the very fragile inner sleeve is a great indicator of the amount of usage the album has had. I would say the inner is the best you could find! and considering how fragile these are.....they are 47 years old, quite unbelievable intact condition.

LABELS:

Clean, No Writing, light spindle marks visible under strong light, no damage.   

GRADING SYSTEM: In order to assist everyone who buys and sells rare discs, Record Collector magazine has originated a set of standards for the condition of second-hand records, I have added a (+) or (-) to my gradings where applicable.

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. 
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. 
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
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, discoloration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump.
The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

PAYMENT:

Items must be paid for within five days. If non payment within five days, I will then instigate an eBay ruling. I will set up a dispute and either offer it to the runner up bidder or re-list.

RETURNS POLICY: 

I aim to provide an excellent service and hope that all buyers are satisfied with their purchase. However, if for any reason this should not be so, please contact me. I do accept returns, and on receipt of the item I will give a full refund - however - I will not refund what it costs the buyer to send it back, as otherwise I am just paying for the customer to look at it. I will not issue a refund if detail that is clearly stated on the advertisement has been missed by the buyer, so please read carefully.

PACKAGING: 

I use preformed and standard mailers with stiffeners. I always take the vinyl out in its inner sleeve and place on top of the cover. This is then placed into a soft protective sleeve and packaged with stiffeners for full protection.

POSTAGE PRICES:

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