Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland Original release RARE Blue Text

	£		273
	$		362

This is a rare original 1968 copy of Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix.
The outer gatefold sleeve has the infamous naked ladies photo, whilst the inner gatefold contains the rare blue text.
CONDITION
I am not a professional collector or seller, but I would say the vinyl is in good condition and the sleeve is in very good condition - this of course takes into account that the album is almost 50 years old.  
As gradings can be a little subjective, I have provided a relatively detailed description of the visual and sound quality of the record.
Sleeve
The gatefold sleeve has retained its laminate and gloss.  There are a few creases in the laminate and some shelf-wear to the openings and the bottom edge of the sleeve, but for almost 50 years old it seems to be in very good condition.
As mentioned, the text on the inner sleeve is blue - which makes this rare.  Later editions were changed to white.
There are two white paper inner sleeves, one is poly-lined.  I cannot testify that these are original - at least one of them won't be.
Vinyl
Record 1 - Side A
Visual inspection: the vinyl is glossy but has marks on it and a couple of longish scratches, which may be creating the crackles and pops during play.
Matrix: 613008(manually scratched out) 9(manually scratched out) 8(manually scratched on)  A//1  1 2
1. And the Gods made love.  Crackly with a regular pop for the first 30 seconds or so.  The crackling lightens as the track progresses. 2. Electric Ladyland.  Again crackly at the beginning and this can be heard in the quieter moments of the track. 3. Crosstown traffic.  Light crackling throughout. 4. Voodoo Chile. Light crackling and the odd pop.
Record 1 - Side D (that's correct, Side D)
Visual inspection: the vinyl is glossy but has marks on it and a few scratches.  As per Side A, these are probably the cause of many of the crackles and pops.
Matrix: 61300 9(manually scratched out) 8(manually scratched in) B//1 1 (there is another mark but I couldn't decipher it)
1. Still Raining Still Dreaming.  A few cracks and pops throughout. 2. House burning down.  Some crackles at the beginning, with the odd pop and crackle throughout the rest of the track. 3. All along the Watchtower. Very light crackles and the very odd pop. 4. Voodoo Chile (slight return). Light crackling and the odd pop.

Record 2 - Side B (that's correct, Side B)
Visual inspection: the vinyl is glossy and again has marks on it.  There is one long scratch, but it doesn't look very deep.
Matrix: 61300 8(manually scratched out) 9A (manually scratched in) B(manually scratched out) //1 1 2
1. Little Miss Strange.  Very light crackles and the very odd pop. 2. Long Hot Summer Night.  Very light crackles and the very odd pop. 3. Come on.  Very good condition, some very light crackles. 4. Gipsy eyes. Plays really well, a little static in places.  5. Burning of the Midnight Lamp. Plays really well, a little static in places.
Record 2 - Side C
Visual inspection:  the vinyl is glossy but has marks on it.  There are some very light scratches.
Matrix: 61300 8(manually scratched out) 9(manually scratched in) A(manually scratched out) B(manually scratched in) //2 1 2
1. Rainy day, dream away.  Some light crackles and the odd light pop. 2. 1983 (A Merman I should turn to be).  Some light crackles. 3. Moon, turn the tides ... gently gently away.  Some light crackles, but there are one or two pops too.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
SHIPPING
The shipping price is for UK only.  As the record is rare, you will be required to sign.
International bidders please note.
I use eBay's Global Shipping Programme.  This means that eBay will advise you how much you need to pay for shipping.
It's important you understand this before bidding because I cannot give you a quote for shipping.