JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE - ELECTRIC LADYLAND ** TOP RARE TRACK UK 613008/9 STEREO

	£		43
	$		57

First press with V1 (Version 1) gatefold sleeve, featuring the controversial image (censored by some outlets at the time) of naked ladies on front/back. 

Cover spread has 'unwrapped/floating' gloss laminate applied, matt print areas left exposed at the two cut edges where the albums insert. 

Gatefold opens to view inner spread (glued to outer cover's inside tabs as separate element). Gloss laminate exposing matt areas on all four edges. (Effectively, the sleeve is a flattened 2-piece cardboard tube). 

Hendrix portrait on right-hand side (Back cover behind it). 
Large sepia images of Redding & Mitchell on left (Front cover behind it), with blue tracks/credit text below them. "Track Record" logo center, E.J.Day print data to left. Erratic use of upper & lower-case in titles. 

Discs in poly-lined white paper punch-hole sleeves. "Patent no 800513 & 973939" "Made in England 108" 

The vinyl: First release, 1st pressing 180 gram vinyl with original 'high-dynamic' mix. Produced in auto-coupled sequence; 
Disc 1: 613008 Side A; Cat# (613008 A) [inverted over 613008] 
Disc 1: 613008 Side D; Cat# (613008 B) [inverted over 613008] 
Disc 2: 613009 Side B; Cat# (613009 A) [inverted over 613009] 
Disc 2: 613009 Side C; Cat# (613008 B) [inverted over 613009] 
Defect in matrix stamping on this early issue, altered by hand. This typical vinyl is: 
Side A: 61300##8 A//1 12 10 
Side D: 51 61300#8 B//1 1 
Side B: 10 61300#9 A#//1 1 ("10" has the '1' backwards, or it's an oddly stamped "CJ" upside down) 
Side C: 61300#9 #B#//1 12 10 
[The #, #8 or #9 indicates scratch-out] 

Matt texture 'Version 1' labels with additional inverted catalog in parenthesis. 
[V1 & V2 label comparisons provided at foot in 'images'] 

Titles: This UK issue has no suffix to "Come On", "The" is prefixed to "Burning Of The Midnight Lamp" and "Cross Town" appears as two words. 

Recorded: Initial tracks at Olympic Studios, London, January 1968. Completed at Record Plant Studios, Studio A, New York, June to August 1968. 
Performers, additional to the band, and technical credits added retrospectively. Taken from the authorized Hendrix family trust releases on the Experience Hendrix label.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Side A: # denotes scratch-out (See Notes)): 61300#8
• Matrix / Runout (Side D: # denotes scratch-out (See Notes)): 61300##8
• Matrix / Runout (Side B: # denotes scratch-out (See Notes)): 61300#9
• Matrix / Runout (Side C: # denotes scratch-out (See Notes)): 61300#9

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COVER:  VG *** RECORD: VG- ***** COVER: Ring wear and lamination wrinkles on cover, some wear on edges of cover & central spine wear & split **** LABELS: Some wear near the central hole of both Lp's **** RECORD: Surface marks and scuffs on both records, some surface noise but nothing really serious, mostly noticeable on silent passages. Heat warp on the edge of Record 2, no jumps. PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS TO SEE THE ACTUAL RECORD

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CONDITION TERMS:

MINT - Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category. The cover will have no corner dings, marks, tears, dents, impressions from the disc, or other flaws. Cover should appear as if a record has never been inside.

NM (NEAR MINT) -The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked. The cover may have very minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible.

EX (EXCELLENT) - Disc plays perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked. The cover may have minor disc impression (ring wear) or slight corner creases, no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits or writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.

VG++ (VERY GOOD ++) - Some visible surface wear, a few very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean. Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, but no splits or tears. Corners may have small creases or fraying.

VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) - Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. The difference between this and a VG++ record is the amount of scuffs and light scratches. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean. Cover is clean but may have minor writing or marks and may show slight wear. There may be just the start of ring wear, where the disc has created a raised area on the cover that resulted in the ink wearing off the paper. There may be slight discoloration or staining, minor seam wear, and/or a small seam split. Corners may have small creases or fraying.

VG (VERY GOOD) - Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole. Covers are worn and used. Seams may be starting to split or may have been unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. (I use special archival-quality, non-yellowing, clear tape for all repairs.) There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork.

G (GOOD) - Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). The record will still play through without any skips. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged. Several (but not all of the following flaws will apply: Seam splits, large marker writing, major seam splits, significant ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, masking or duct tape seam repairs, or other flaws and damage. Again, probably only useful to fill a collection niche until something better can be found.

POSTAGE: 8 Europe/UK // 10  rest of the world // ESPAÑA: 4,5 EUROS (ALL PARCELS ARE SENT AIRMAIL REGISTERED)

PAYMENT: PAYPAL. Bank Transfer possible if in Europe & Spain.

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