Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladyland NM-/EX+

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	$		119

Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladyland 

Polydor ?1973 re-issue – 2657-012 Deluxe double

Pressed in the UK: Manufactured by Polydor Records Ltd, London 
Printed & made by The E.J. Day Group, London & Bedford 

2657-012 - on all centre labels, as "Set No. 2657-012"
2657 012 - inside gatefold (only)
2310269 - centre labels record one / 2310270 on centre labels record two.

613008 A//2?420 11 7
613008 B//2 420 12 18
613009 B//2 420 12 1
613009 A//2 420 11 21

Auto-coupled discs: record one holding sides A and D and two holds sides B and C.

Well stored and carefully handled copy of this Hendrix classic, 73 Polydor double album re-issue Clean sharp sound, glossy laminated sleeve with sharp edges, shiny glossy vinyl - lovely copy - vinyl inspected under bright light with a magnifying glass prior to putting online - owned since new

Released in 1968 and Hendrix’s most commercial album. Despite confounding critics on its release, it has since been viewed as Hendrix's best work. It has been featured on many greatest-album lists, including Q magazine's 2003 list of the 100 greatest albums and Rolling Stone's 2020 list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, on which it was ranked 53rd. Track Records used its art department, which produced a cover image by photographer David Montgomery, who also shot the inside cover portrait of Hendrix. Hendrix expressed initial displeasure and surprise with this "naked lady" cover (but later told Rolling Stone Magazine that he "dug it anyway") The cover was banned by several record dealers as "pornographic" while others sold it with the gatefold cover turned inside out.

Sleeve: Glossy, full laminated fresh looking gatefold sleeve printed & made by The E.J. Day Group. Sleeve remains in excellent condition hardly creased or dulled, all edges straight and true, clean spine. Just extremely light feathering on opening edge and minute corner rub, two extremely light (hardly visible) lamination spine creases - beautiful condition. Please see close up of all photos, this really is EX+ more NM- been kept in plastic protective record sleeve (owned since new) lovely condition.

Inner sleeve: original “plastic bags can be dangerous” sleeves 4913 000 15801 317, signs of handling EX-

Labels: classic red smooth Polydor labels, clean, just extremely light signs of handling EX+ towards NM-

Vinyl: visually retains its natural sheen (see photos), even under light and with a magnifying glass there are no real signs of play certainly Ex+ more towards NM-

Audio: clean separation strong sharp clear audio, no pips or pops nothing that interferes with listening - brief (feint) dust crackle on record run in only, quickly gone and forgotten (played on a Project carbon - blue Ortofon) graded EX+ more NM-

All records are separated and carefully packed in mailers / crucifix boxes with stiffeners with bubble wrap were appropriate. Wil be sent tracked and fully insured - hence postage costs

I have tried to be honest and transparent the photographs form part of the description and are of the actual album. Questions are welcome, don't hesitate to ask. I have good feedback (and positive comments) as both a buyer and seller, so you can buy with confidence. I am a collector of 47+ years the few records I sell are primarily either the result of upgrades, duplicates or a bit of thinning every now and again as this is. If anything is not as expected (or should you not agree with my grading) please contact me straight away, and I will do everything to resolve any problems without argument. 

I strictly adhere to the Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide using one + or - for addition guidance: 

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition and still wrapped/sealed.

NM- has been opened but rarely played - 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. 

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is no 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 some 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, discolouration, etc.