KINKS - 1st Press Debut MONO PYE 1964 EX Great upgrade

	£		43
	$		56

KINKS

CLASSIC ULTRA RARE

                                                UK 1ST PYE MONO PRESS

                                         PYE NPL 18096 ENGLAND IN 1964

First Press machine stamped matrices

THE KINKS RARE & ORIGINAL DEBUT VINYL LP "KINKS" WITH FRONT LAMINATED GARROD & LOFTHOUSE LTD PATENTS PENDING FLIPBACK SLEEVE ON PYE LABEL 1964. VERY RARE UK MONO 1ST PRESSING WITH A1-B1 MATRIX.

The most desirable LP by the remarkable singer/songwriter who did not get full credit for his full catalogue that was overshadowed by the success of "Pied Piper", which is also included on this disc and of course a fanatastic track, but Crispian St Peters had far more magic on his sleeve. On this LP we also saw Jimmy Page on guitar (with a remarkable fuzz solo that predates the Yardbirds and Zep) !!! Clearly credited on the back of the sleeve.(see 1st pic below).

Nowadays impossible to find. This one is in wonderful condition as you would not often find. As common with bands like the Stones, Sabbath etc. the vinyls will in most cases be trashed. A very small minority were treated with due respect. This vinyl is one such rarity!!

Vinyl: EX. In great shape and is very clean and a beautiful mirrorlike sheen . Plays with superb clean sound with immense depth and warmth. Just a couple of wispy hairlines that have NO impact whatsoever on the incredible audio, yes this is one of those quality heavy PYE vinyls with high groove walls that are now so sought after!!! Immensely hard to find this 60's gem which I have only seen once this whole year. This one plays immaculately without hardly any crackle or noticeable background noise. Needless to say NO jumps, NO sticks, NO clicks. Just a beautiful heavy deep glossy disc that obviously has not been played much!!!  A great item for any '60s collector of well-crafted music.

                   Sleeve: EX.  An exemplary sleeve that will be hard to improve upon. This does not even have the obligatory yellowing. Only a few light underlaminate mini creases near the spine. This album has been kept away from any lightsource and looks as it was first issued. This is an exceptionally well preserved example of a tremendously rare album. All edges are straight and unworn!! The opening is crisp and the spine is 100% legible. A very hard album to find in any condition really but this definitely qualifies as a great upgrade!!

Labels: EX. Stunning labels without any writing and only very light spindle marks.

                   Sensational sound quality, NO skips or jumps. NO clicks,  NO crackle and static can at times only be heard at quieter passages (there are not too many!!) and in the silent grooves between the tracks. This is really a stunning SUPER heavy vinyl with a beautiful deep gloss. This vinyl has not been played much !!!  A definite EX!!!  There are only a couple of wispy hairlines, totally inaudible on replay. Don't be mistaken, this is a great quality vinyl, worthy of inclusion into a great 60's collection!!! Inspected under an intense lightsource and angled.

Top spins on my decks this week:

1. VGG - Pawn Hearts

2. Opeth - Heritage

3. Solution - Convergence

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Important :International postage will be registered and insured if over GBP 40.00. This will incur an extra signed for fee. Postage to ITALY will be Signed for in any case!! Please do not pay before I have sent out the invoice. The album will be fully insured. Please wait for my invoice in this case. Postage will be according to Royal Mail rates. Postage is NOT a money spinning exercise for me.

This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.