Pink Floyd A Saucerful Of Secrets, Columbia SX 6258, Mono LP, 1968. 1st pressing
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Pink Floyd - A Saucerful Of Secrets, Columbia SX 6258, Mono LP, 1968
Record Description
A rare and sought after copy of this 1968 UK 1st press gem by arguably the greatest prog rock band ever, on the coveted UK black & blue Columbia label, MONO SX 6258.
This is a first edition, first pressing.
Artist: Pink Floyd Title: A Saucerful Of Secrets Label: Columbia Catalogue Number :
SX 6258 Speed:
LP 33.33 rpm - Mono Year: 1968 Stampings - Side 1:
XAX 3633 - 1 (stamped) Stampings - Side 2:
XAX 3634 - 2 (stamped)
Cover Details:
Cover Condition:
Generally very good with one crease in the bottom left corner. Corners are scuffed from use.
Record condition:
Record in a new sleeve. Whilst the original sleeve is still present it looks tired having yellowed with age and some creases. Also cataloque number hand-written on each side. However still usable if preferred. Other details:
The labels are in very good condition with only a couple of very light, faint spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole on each side. Note the "Gilmore" credit on the side 2 label which is indicative of a first pressing ... later pressings were corrected to "Gilmour". This spelling mistake is also on the back cover.
Tracks: Side 1: Side 2:Let There Be More Light A Saucerful Of Secrets
Remember A Day See-saw
Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun Jugband Blues
Corporal Clegg
Artists: Roger Waters Bass guitar, Percussion, Vocals
Richard Wright Piano, Organ, Mellotron, Vibraphone, Vocals
David Gilmour Guitar, Vocals, Kazoo
Nick Mason Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Syd Barrett Guitar, Acoustic guitar, Slide guitar, Vocals
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