PINK FLOYD Vinyl Album PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN 1967 Mono UK First Press Rare

	£		360
	$		477

Welcome to my auction... Please read all descriptions and details carefully then you are satisfied with my gradings and policies etc.. Thanks!!

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A Pink Floyd holy grail up for grabs all ready for its 50th anniversary on the 5th of August..

THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN..

Eponymous debut album from 1967..

Original first press in MONO..

SX 6157

black label with blue Columbia lettering, blue note logo.

The gramophone text on label rim.

K T tax stamp on centre label.

Label says The Pink Floyd.

Label says made in Gt. Britain.

Front laminated flip back sleeve.

Blank top right rear flip back.

Spine reads The Pink Floyd

6709 TPS

Printed and made by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd., London on bottom rear right flip back.

SX 6157 / SCX 6157 on bottom rear right flip back.

Poly lined inner sleeve with Patent No.

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Side A: astronomy domine / lucifer Sam / Matilda mother / flaming / Pow R. Toc H. / take up thy stethoscope and walk

Side B: interstellar overdrive / the gnome / chapter 24 / the scarecrow / bike

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1967 Columbia SX 6157

Matrix A: XAX 3419 - 2 with a 1 stamper at 7 o'clock and a G stamper at 2 o'clock.

Matrix B: XAX 3420 - 1 with a 1 stamper at 9 o'clock and a G stamper at 2 o' clock.

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Vinyl still has some sheen and plays through with no skips, sticks or jumps. Occasional background in places but 60's first press audio shines through. There are clusters of hairlines and surface scratches under the lamp. Some more visible than others but nothing feel able throughout. Groundbreaking album from one of the greatest bands of all time. So to summarise the vinyl is not mint but considering its age is not a dog either. Lots of light scratches but audio is generally strong throughout. Labels have no stickers or writing, light spindle wear to the centres. Plain poly lined inner sleeve has no splits, age related yellowing and ring wear. Outer front laminated E.J.Day flip back sleeve has no splits, stickers or writing. Readable thin spine. Laminate scuffs and laminate creases in places. Some light marks to front and some light markings to rear sleeve also. Pretty good all round shape for its age.

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General UK record collector grading..

Vinyl: VG - sounds better

Sleeve: VG +

Inner: VG

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Very rare, collectable and highly sought after original first press..

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All records are properly play tested unless otherwise stated and inspected under a bright halogen lamp. I use the standard UK record collector grading system appreciating that opinions differ. I never add more than one + or - to my gradings and never grade a record as M unless its new or sealed.

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Vinyl graded first then outer / inner sleeves etc. Vinyl always separated from sleeve in transit. Comes in new PVC protective sleeve with new anti static inner when inner sleeve is printed or a new one is required. Posted with stiffener in sturdy vinyl mailer always signed for, insured and proof of postage always retained.

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Vinyl can be combined,, up to 3 thin or 2 wide spine per mailer. Spine size generally stated in listing and I always provide new mailers / packing material etc. If you wish to combine please mail me to state your intentions thank you.

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Payment expected within 3 days of auction ending please.. Order may be cancelled & re listed otherwise..

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Grab a monster Psych classic..

PINK FLOYD

THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN

1967 Columbia UK First Press

Mono with laminated flip back sleeve..

Vinyl is not mint but audio is generally strong throughout..

sleeve is in pretty good shape for age..

probably more desirable than the solid blue triangle DSOTM..

original classic Pink Floyd..

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