KINKS - The Kink Kontroversy NPL 18131 1st UK press
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KINKS - THE KINK KONTROVERSY
PYE
UK 1965
NPL 18131
UK 1965
First Press
The Kink Kontroversy is the third studio album by the English band The Kinks, released in 1965. It is a transitional work, with elements of both the earlier Kinks' styles (heavily blues-influenced songs such as "Milk Cow Blues", and variations on the band's hits from 1964-65 such as "Till the End of the Day") and early indications of the future direction of Ray Davies songwriting styles ("The World Keeps Going Round" and "I'm On an Island"). The album's title is a mocking reference to the notorious reputation the band had developed over the previous year, including onstage fights and concert riots in Europe, which led to a ban on the group's concerts in the United States.
In the last few years I have only come across one other copy of this veritable masterpiece. It is getting harder to find any great albums from the Golden Age of music. Most of the greats are now in private collections all over the world. Even in England it is a tough task to still turn up the at one time easier to find early albums by Kinks, Cream, Hendrix, Led Zep, Sabbath etc. etc.
I have played this in FULL> The replay is GREAT!!! I first played for a general listen and a second time for a more in-depth observation. Of course there are NO skips, jumps, clicks or sticks. Just a tiny bit of static here and there. A beautiful recording and I enjoyed every second of it!! Only two wispy hairlines on this vinyl have no impact and the audio is EX++ all the way!!!
Vinyl: EX+ . A couple of tiny hairlines under an intense light, that do not have any impact on the fabulous listening experience. A great solid vinyl with high groove walls with a beautifl deep gloss. The audio is EX all the way. NO jumps, NO clicks, NO sticks. Sometimes a little static but this is easily masked by the powerful audio. The title track is something special indeed!! This vinyl has been looked after and preserved for 46 years!!
Sleeve: VG++. Front laminated with three flipbacks. A few light creases near the opening. Age related yellowing to the back and a small credit in ballpoint, quite discreetly done, not intrusive. The spine is fully legible. This is a nice much better than average sleeve.
Labels: EX. Some spindle marks. NO writing.
Inner: EX. Original , slightly yellowed with age.
This is a unique investment opportunity!!! Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible, LEAVE ALONE IN THIS STUNNING EX CONDITION!!!
Labels are EX with minor spindling. NO writing NO marks.
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