ROLLING STONES: 1st LP, 1964, rare 1A/1A copy with withdrawn mix and miscredits
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HERE is a chance to own the withdrawn first UK pressing of The Rolling Stones' debut album, The Rolling Stones, featuring 1A/1A matrices on Decca (mono LK 4605) from 1964. This is where it all started, representing an extremely rare opportunity indeed to serious Stones' collectors. Only this very first withdrawn pressing features the long lost short version of Tell Me, at 2.52 compared to 4.06 mins on all later pressings. And it's not just a truncated version or slightly different mix of the same song but a totally different recording that in my opinion is even better than the version we're more familiar with. This particular copy of the LP also features the rarest and earliest possible 1A/1A matrices (some later copies have 1A/2A) as well as various intriguing differences and inaccuracies in the text of both sleeve and label. This first pressing unboxed grooved Decca label reveals that the first track on side one of the Stones' first album was originally known simply as 'Route 66' (all later pressings state '(Get your kicks on) Route 66'. Also Track 3, 'Honest I Do', is wrongly credited to Hurran and Calvert on this first pressing label. Decca immediately rectified the error and all subsequent pressings correctly give the writing credit to Reed. The publishing credit for Honest I Do was also incorrectly given on this first pressing, to Cromwell Music, and this too was immediately corrected to Burlington Music on all later pressings. Serious collectors will also note that the text on these first pressing labels features a totally different typeface using old fashioned serif instead of the sans serif typeface to be found on all later pressings; you may also notice a markedly different layout to the publishing credits and song titles on these first issue labels. It is also nice to note that this very first pressing front laminated flipback sleeve perfectly matches the vinyl by repeating these errors, again incorrectly giving the writing credit for 'Honest I Do' to Hurran and Calvert instead of to Reed, something which was also corrected on all subsequent covers. This first pressing sleeve also features the better known anomaly of stating Mona as the title of the song subsequently known as 'I Need You Baby'. Condition-wise, both of these rare first pressing labels are in Good condition, with no unwanted writing or tears, but showing plenty of spindle marks, revealing that the disc has received a good deal of play over the years. Both sides of the vinyl also rate Good, showing numerous small marks all over when examined under strong halogen lighting, yet there are no deep or feelable scratches to concern you. On playback there is background noise during the quieter sections, some pops and clicks, but no skips or jumps and both sides play through fully - in fact the disc plays remarkably well despite its markings, with Mick and Keef on great form - the music from this very first pressing is indeed, bright, loud and vibrant. The front laminated MacNeill Press flipback sleeve with its Mona credit and incorrect writing credits for Honest I Do is in VG- condition with no unwanted writing, no sticker tears and no opening edge nicks. However, the front laminate has over the years acquired a sort of 'curtain' effect of folds (not creases in the cover itself but just in the laminate) - or maybe it left the factory like this? The unlaminated flipback rear of the sleeve has a little staining, foxing and slight evidence of ringwear. So although this is not the mint copy you have always promised yourself, it is nevertheless a piece of Rolling Stones' history with its various musical and textual anomalies for you to enjoy - until that perfect copy finally comes along! Good luck if you are bidding (postage cost is for UK only - if you are bidding from elsewhere please contact me for a quote or wait for invoice).
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