Pink Floyd The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn 1967 Vinyl LP EMI SCX 6157
  £   34
  $   45

 


£ 34 Sold For
Aug 15, 2019 Sold Date
Aug 5, 2019 Start Date
£   30 Start price
2   Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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OK so maybe start price was too ambitious - 100 views no takers !!  As such now very much reduced to tempt you!!
Starting to downsize and release some of my eclectic record collection and for auction here is my copy of Pink Floyd's  classic "The Piper At The Gates of Dawn" ~ The first real album by the Floyd IMHO [I don't count Relics!!].
Now, anyone who is into Floyd and reading this will know that there are many versions out there, some fakes, some not and finding the right version to list is an absolute minefield!! 
I have had this LP for over 45 years, purchased when I was about 16 [so circa 1972] so I know its provenance & history!! It has been played well in those first years as I only had a half a dozen LPs then [vinyl being so expensive]. So even though this was originally released in 1967 it was still very much available in shops in the early 1970's [I seem to recall it would have been bought from either Woolworth's or Boot's in Portsmouth, who both used to have great record counters and sales and priced competitively]. 
Anyways - I have put below the base DISCOGS data and below that the exact Run Out / Matrix details that are etched on this particular version of this fab LP.  Whether this is a re-issue or an original, I am sure Floyd experts & aficionado will know and hopefully will let me know [please!].
Please see condition report above and photographs for details.  Cant quite manage a picture of the Run out / Matrix, but I did try!
Cleaned and Played today - so please note, it will need a deep clean to clear away deep dust & dirt to remove as much of the background crackles and pops as possible ~ but it played through both sides with no jumps.  Also not warped at all either!!
So - Base Details as plagiarised from Discogs as follows [just because it saves me typing it all myself!!]:

The Pink Floyd* ?– The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn

Label:

Columbia ?– SCX 6157

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo 

Country:

UK

Released:

Sep 1967

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Psychedelic Rock

Tracklist

A1 Astronomy Domine Written-By – Barrett* A2 Lucifer Sam Written-By – Barrett* A3 Matilda Mother Written-By – Barrett* A4 Flaming Written-By – Barrett* A5 Pow R. Toc H. Written-By – Mason*, Wright*, Waters*, Barrett* A6 Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk Written-By – Waters* B1 Interstellar Overdrive Written-By – Mason*, Wright*, Waters*, Barrett* B2 The Gnome Written-By – Barrett* B3 Chapter 24 Written-By – Barrett* B4 The Scarecrow Written-By – Barrett* B5 Bike Written-By – Barrett*

Credits

  • Bass Guitar, Vocals – Roger Waters
  • Design [Rear Cover Design] – Syd Barrett
  • Drums – Nick Mason
  • Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Peter Bown
  • Lead Guitar, Vocals – Syd Barrett
  • Organ, Piano – Rick Wright*
  • Photography By [Front Cover Photo] – Vic Singh
  • Producer – Norman Smith

Notes [from which I have removed any which do not apply or added additional data if not available]:

Front Cover: Laminated, flip-back sleeve design.

Back Cover: The top right part of the flip-back is blank. It does NOT read "File under POPULAR : Pop Groups". A cover containing this is a repress.  Back cover includes title, credits, and song listing. Catalog number in upper right corner. Un-laminated.  


Labels: Black Columbia labels with silver text.  . Please compare with the photos on this release to confirm the correct label. Track 1 on Side 2, (including all writing credits), should read across one line only. If the artist credits extend to a second line, it is the repress.  Reads around outer edge: The Gramophone Co., Ltd. All rights of the manufacturer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorised public performance, broadcasting, and copying of this record prohibited.



Inner Sleeve:  Mine is a generic white sleeve with just Made in England and Patent No 1,125,555. This is probably a replacement over time as they did get lost or ripped etc.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout: 1) YAX 3419-1 G 1 / YAX 3420-1 G 1 (both stamped)
  • Matrix / Runout: 2) YAX 3419-1 R 1 / YAX 3420-1 G 1 (both stamped)
  • Matrix / Runout: 3) YAX 3419-1 R 1 / YAX 3420-1 R 1 (both stamped) [BC2, IS1, L1]
  • Matrix / Runout: 4) YAX 3419-1 R 1 / YAX 3420-1 A 1 (both stamped) [BC2, L1]
  • Matrix / Runout: 5) YAX 3419-1 A 1 / YAX 3420-1 R 1 (both stamped) [BC2, L1]
  • Matrix / Runout: 6) YAX 3419-1 A 1 / YAX 3420-1 M 1 (both stamped) [BC2, L1 or L2]
  • Matrix / Runout: 7) YAX 3419-1 M 1 / YAX 3420-1 R 1 (both stamped) [BC1, L1]
  • Matrix / Runout: 8) YAX 3419-1 M 1 / YAX 3420-1 A 1 (both stamped)
  • Matrix / Runout: 9) YAX 3419-1 O 1 / YAX 3420-1 O 1 (both stamped) [BC2, L2]
  • Matrix / Runout: 10) YAX 3419-1 O 1 / YAX 3420-1 P 1 (both stamped)
  • Matrix / Runout: 11) YAX 3419-1 P 1 / YAX 3420-1 M 1 (both stamped) [BC2, L1]
  • Matrix / Runout: 12) YAX 3419-1 P 1 / YAX 3420-1 O 1 (both stamped) [BC2, IS1, L1]
  • Matrix / Runout: 13) YAX 3419-1 H 1 / YAX 3420-1 M 1 (both stamped)
  • Matrix / Runout: 14) YAX 3419-1 T 1 / YAX 3420-1 T 1 (both stamped) [BC2, L1]

I have left the above for reference and comparison. My version has the following Matrix Runout:
Side A: YAX 3419 - 1 then further round, what looks like an "O" and an "R" on its side. Side B: YAX 3420 - 1 then further round, what looks like an "O" and an "R" on its side; then a 2.
The details following the main reference numbers are very difficult to pick out, but done my best with a loupe, and a black light too!! Whilst these follow some of the Matrix Runout data abocve from discogs - I can't find an exact match - however Discogs do say this may not be complete data and to refer to the Pink Floyd archive web site.
So - this then left me in a bit quandry on value and where to pitch the starting price based on my version details??  Anyways, as its not in mint or in more excellent condition than it is [still very playable though] and despite the ones being sold on Discogs being way much higher I arrived at the listed start price and fingers crossed :).  
Listed with no reserve and no buy it now set!! Any "super mega & can't refuse" offers will however be gratefully received and considered!!
Someone may get a bargain!!
Condition as per report above & photographs which form part of the listing.
Please Note: I only clean lightly with a branded vinyl [record] cleaner and an anti static cloth. New owners will be best to use their favoured product(s) to clean. As this is quite old, it will benefit from a more deep clean to remove any deep down dust trapped in the grooves.
Will be posted out 1st class signed for via Royal Mail ~ packaged using a bespoke Vinyl cardboard envelope with cardboard stiffener. Maybe special delivery if price sells for dictates the need for additional insurance.
Where possible [size / weight etc] I always offer combined shipping. Please let me know if you require this. 
Home collection is always offered to save post & packing costs. 
International bidding is OK but ONLY via the e-Bay GSP. I know this is very expensive for some but safeguards buyers and sellers alike. The shipping fees are clearly displayed on the listing if you are not looking via e-Bay UK. I can not by-pass or over-ride these costs so please do not ask. GSP also does not allow any combined postage for multiple purchases so again, please don,t ask as I can not over ride this either.
No returns on this item thanks - unless seriously not as described. 
No scammers please ~ it will be posted tracked & proof of delivery received!!
Past & current values can usually be worked out via e-Bay sales history &/or Discogs Statistics!!
Sold as described and photographed.
Any questions, please feel free to ask and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Please note: I am NOT a dealer, but a private seller who is just downsizing from nearly 45+ years of collecting stuff and having retired last year I'm selling on items we no longer have space to store and to raise much needed "retirement" funds. 
Most of my items deserve to have a new owner & a home where they can continue to be looked after, enjoyed and saved for future generations.
Please check out my other eclectic items we are parting with - something may tickle your fancy :).
Thanks for looking and reading all the above [if you did :)] ~ happy e-Baying and good luck if bidding :).


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