JIMI HENDRIX Electric Ladyland (Track UK 1st Press Double LP) Ghost/ Blue Text
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
(Track Records 613 008/9 UK Double LP 1968)
This is a 1968 UK Stereo 1st pressing Double LP in very nice condition! It has a heavyweight fully laminated gatefold sleeve. This is the very earliest UK sleeve variation which has "Blue Text" on the inner gatefold. The blue colouration is on all the text on the inner gatefold, including the "Track" logo and distribution text. There is also "Ghost Text" on the inner gatefold tracklisting on some areas. This is where there are some feint traces of the previous track order visible; although the intention was for these to have been covered by the blue text on a black background. There is no spine text printed on the spine. The "Hendrix" portrait photo is on the right side of the inner gatefold. The inner gatefold has the ""E.J. Day & Co. Ltd., London" printing text.
Both records come with their original generic polythene-lined company paper inner sleeve. Both the inner sleeves have the "British Patent No: 800513 & 973939" and "Made In England" texts printed on them along the bottom edge of the front side of the inner sleeve.
Both records are pressed on thick vinyl & have smooth black & silver "Track" labels. These have an inverted secondary catalogue number, directly above the catalogue number, on all four labels. LP 1 consists of Side A (Side 1) and Side D (Side 4). LP 2 consists of Side B (Side 2) and Side C (Side 3). The records have 1st press matrix numbers. These are:
Side A (Side 1): 61300##8 A-1 1 2 5 (The matrix numbers and stampers are machine stamped in the dead wax. Two numbers have been crossed out. The "8" has been machine etched in the dead wax).
Side D (Side 4): 61300#8 B-1 1 2 1 (The matrix numbers and stampers are machine stamped in the dead wax. One number has been crossed out. The "8" has been machine etched in the dead wax).
Side B (Side 2): 613009#9 A-1 1 1 2 (The matrix numbers and stampers are machine stamped in the dead wax. One number has been crossed out. The "9" has been machine etched in the dead wax).
Side C (Side 3): 613009 B-1 1 1 2 (The original set of matrix numbers have been completely crossed out. The matrix number is machine etched in the dead wax. The stampers & "B-1" are machine stamped in the dead wax.
This is a genuine UK 1st pressing Double LP. Complete with blue text on the inner gatefold, & feint "Ghost Text" on the inner gatefold too. The records have 1st press A-1/ B-1/ A-1/ B-1 matrix numbers. These are getting quite rare nowadays. It is THE best copy of this iconic late 1960's album to own. This is a very nice & clean copy overall. Playback is Excellent to Excellent+ too!
I have some other rare & collectible original 1960's & 1970's Prog, Psych & Folk LP's for sale too. So please see my other listings. Don't miss out!
Gatefold Sleeve: There is some light, mild or very mild rubbing wear to the corner tips. There is some light, mild or very mild hairline rubbing wear on the sleeve opening edges on some areas. This is not that noticeable under a strong light. There are about 7 light, or very mild, hairline laminate creases across the front and rear sleeve. These measure from 1 cm to 6 cm in length. There is a small 1 cm area of mild hairline rubbing wear on the top edge. This is on the top edge of rear part of the gatefold sleeve only.
There is some very mild fading to the spine face. Otherwise, the spine is in excellent condition & shows minimal wear. There is a very mild 7 cm hairline laminate crease on the inner gatefold. Otherwise, the inner gatefold is in great condition. There is some light, mild or very mild ringwear on some areas. Overall, a strong Very Good+ condition.
Vinyl 1: There is a very light 6 cm hairline paper sleeve rub mark on Side 1. This is not that noticeable under a strong light. There is an extremely light 5 cm hairline surface sleeve rub mark on Side 1. This can hardly be seen under a strong light. There is a very mild 3.5 cm hairline surface mark on Side 4. There is a light 1.5 cm hairline surface mark, that goes around the groove slightly, on Side 4. This is not too noticeable under a strong light.
Otherwise, there are some light, mild, very mild or very minor surface sleeve rubs which can hardly be seen under a strong light. The original inner sleeve, over time, has left some light, very mild or very minor feint, or dull, surface marks on some areas. These, again, can hardly be seen under a strong light. Side 1 is in Very Good+ condition. Side 2 is in Very Good+ condition. Overall, Very Good++ condition. The Labels are in Very Near Excellent condition and show mild or very mild spindle wear only.
The original polythene-lined company paper inner sleeve is in Very Good+ condition. It shows light, mild or very mild ringwear, fading & creasing. There are no seam splits.
I have play tested this LP in its entirety & it plays Near Excellent to Excellent overall, & Excellent+ in many places. There is some light, mild, very mild or very minor crackle in some quieter places. There are no noticeable clicks or pops. Overall, a great audio copy!
Vinyl 2: There are two extremely light hairline paper sleeve rub marks on Side 3. These measure 3.5 cm and 3 cm in length. They can hardly be seen under a strong light. There is a small thumb sized area of more moderate surface sleeve rubs, or surface rub marks, at the start of Side 3. There is an extremely light 2.5 cm hairline surface rub mark at the start of Side 2. This is barely visible under a strong light.
Otherwise, there are some light, mild, very mild or very minor surface sleeve rubs which can hardly be seen under a strong light. The original inner sleeve, over time, has left some light, very mild or very minor feint, or dull, surface marks on some areas. These, again, can hardly be seen under a strong light. Side 2 is in Very Near Excellent condition. Side 3 is in Very Good+ condition. Overall, NEAR EXCELLENT condition. The Labels are in Very Near Excellent condition and show mild or very mild spindle wear only.
The original polythene-lined company paper inner sleeve is in Very Good++condition. It shows light, mild or very mild ringwear, fading & creasing. There are no seam splits.
I have play tested this LP in its entirety & it plays Very Near Excellent to Excellent overall, & Excellent+ in many places. There is some light, mild, very mild or very minor crackle in some quieter places. There is one mild clicks on one track on Side 2. This is hardly audible. There are no other clicks or pops. Overall, a great audio copy!
Traceable insurance is already included in the stated P&P price for this listing.
Discount is given on P&P for multiple purchases. I shall always weigh combined purchases to get a completely accurate price. So please wait for the invoice to be sent before paying. Please see below for a more detailed description.
MINT Condition = This is as perfect a copy as you are likely to find. The cover will show no, or next to no, wear. The vinyl will be unplayed or very, very near unplayed.
NEAR MINT Condition = Nearly mint, just slightly under. There maybe some minor paper/ inner sleeve rubs that can barely be seen under strong light. This disc has been played only a few times & has been extremely well cared for. The cover is nearly perfect - Very minimal wear only.
EXCELLENT Condition = An excellent copy will show only mild, or minor, signs of use. There will be light, or very mild, sleeve rubs that can hardly be seen under strong light. There may be a very small & minor hairline mark in some instances. Play, in most cases, will be excellent or better. There may be some light, or very light, crackle in a few quieter places. The sleeve will show mild, or minor, rubbing wear & ringwear only.
NEAR EXCELLENT Condition = This has been played a few more times but it has been well cared for. There will be mild sleeve rubs which can be seen under a strong light. There may be a couple of minor, or light, hairline marks. Playback will be generally excellent or better. There may be some light, mild or very mild crackle in some quieter places. The cover will show mild rubbing wear, ringwear or creasing
Very Good Condition = Most records that have been quite well played, but reasonably well cared for, tend to fit into this category. This is probably the most varied of the gradings so I have elaborated below.
There may be mild to more moderate sleeve rubs which can only be seen under a strong light. There may be a few light hairline marks but nothing too bad. A quite well played but serviceable copy. Playback will be very agreeable overall. There will be light, mild or very mild crackle in some places. There may also be a few light clicks. A more thorough description will always be on the listing. The record will certainly not be trashed!
The cover will show more noticeable signs of storage or use. There will be mild to more moderate rubbing wear on some edges There could be fading, ringwear or a minor seam split. There could be some mild creasing or mild sticker tears.
Please note that I also use "+" or "-" symbols for this grading. A plus symbol is obviously at the top end of "Very Good" & is really not too far from being in "Near Excellent" condition. The minus symbol obviously means it is at the lower end. This will mean that it is near to being in "Good+" condition.
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Double LPs are classed as two LPs. Also gatefold sleeves, posters, inserts, etc.. can increase postage costs.
Please note that there are now VAT import charges from the UK into all EU countries. Anything under 150 Euros will need an IOSS number. VAT is paid at point of sale. For any items over 150 Euros in value. There will be a customs charge too. These vary, I believe, from country to country. Please check your relevant postal service online for details. Please note that these charges are beyond my control and are the law for outside parcels going into the EU.
All records will be sent in high quality vinyl box/ mailers with at least two card stiffeners either side of the LP or 7" Single. I use a cruciform box for larger orders (3-6 LPs). All parcels will be marked "Fragile" and dispatch time will generally be between 1-3 days after payment.
I will also remove the vinyl from the sleeve & place them in a re-sealable polythene sleeve. In order to prevent seam splits. Depending on the inner sleeve; I often remove the vinyl from the inner sleeve & place it in a separate plain paper, or polythene-lined, plain inner sleeve. I am very conscientious and careful when packaging your LP(s).
I consider my postage & packaging costs to be very transparent & very fair. Packaging costs will generally be between £0.80 to £1.50. I am not adding any further costs for handling, etc...
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