ROLLING STONES BEGGARS BANQUET- ORIG.UK LP '68 STEREO BLUE DECCA UNBOXED EX+/NM

	£		109
	$		144

THE ROLLING STONES - 'BEGGARS BANQUET' - SKL 4955 (Stereo)

***** ORIGINAL DECCA 1968 UK (Blue UnBoxed Label) 1st Stereo PRESSING *****

***** Vinyl is STUNNING and Looks UNPLAYED in MINT Investment Condition!!! ***** 

*****Archive Copy You Will Never Need To Upgrade!!!

**** Superb Top Audio Playback Performance on all Tracks ****

 *****AUDIO PLAYBACK- NR MINT - No Bad Noise Distortion - Clear Sound Quality Throughout

 A Beautiful NEAR MINT and Incredibly Rare Vinyl in this Amazing and Unbelievable condition for 44 years of age - Closely followed with the Original Garrod & Lofthouse Gatefold Laminated Cover Sleeve and Original Decca Blue Stereo Inner Sleeve that are both in exceptional condition!!! - Just so scarce these days and near impossible to find a Copy of this Iconic Stones Album that hasn't been played to near Destruction at parties in the late 60s - And your probably thinking will I ever find that elusive copy where the Vinyl surfaces still look half decent and respectable    Well you have NOW!!!  Because this one looks Virtually NEW!!!

All parts of this Album are Just Exceptional and Superb - Looks Virtually Untouched and Unplayed - You will not be Disappointed!!! - So now here is your chance to own a 1st Pressing of one of the Rarest pieces of Stones history!!!

Matrix Stamper Nos: Side 1: XZAL 8476-3K  Mother Stamper: 1  K C 

                                 Side 2: XARL 8477-2K  Mother Stamper: 1  C K

 A VERY RARE and Beautiful NEAR MINT Copy of the Original 10-Track Stereo Vinyl LP on UK DECCA Pressing with the Original 'Unboxed' Blue & Silver 'FULL FREQUENCY STEROPHONIC SOUND' Decca Labels on Cat. No: SKL 4955  and with JT TAX CODE on both sides in the vinyl Dead Wax that's in the Original 'Garrod & Lofthouse Laminated Gatefold Cover and also comes with the Original Decca 'Blue/White Stereo' Inner Sleeve Cover with the Blue Stereo edge border 

ARTIST: THE ROLLING STONES

TITLE:  BEGGARS BANQUET

YEAR: 1968

CAT NO: SKL 4955

LABEL & COLOUR  DECCA  BLUE 

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos: 1ST PRESSING (XZAL 8476-3K & XZAL 8477-2K  

All of my records that I'm selling are from my own personal collection that I have collected and cherished for over 40 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard.

Vinyl Condition: Mint- (Looks Unplayed! and Unmarked!) The Vinyl on both playing surfaces appear totally as 'New' in strong daylight both sides are Stunning and Flawless and visually vinyl looks UNPLAYED and are completely free from any surface marks or wear/blemishes totally UNMARKED on even closer examination under a strong halogen bulb it's very hard to find or detect any marks at all on this exceptional near perfect vinyl disc  If I'm going to be over critical and you look hard enough it only just about reveals nothing more than 1 insignificant tiny feint near invisible hairline trace on side 1 track 1 that absolutely doesn’t affect the virtually near Perfect Audio Playback - The vinyl still retains its original factory pressed look with jet black shiny gloss sheen and lustre - It would be virtually impossible to find vinyl that will ever better this one!!!  

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  -  This Vinyl visually looks like it's never been played and appears to be a  Mint looking Copy - On this particular occasion I have played only the 1st track on each side just to assess play grade quality as I don't want to risk or degrade this mint looking copy in anyway more than is really necessary - The Audio playback from just 2 tracks played were 1st class and absolutely SENSATIONAL and being uninterrupted with No other bad audible distortion or faults plays crystal clear  from start to finish with dynamic STEREO quality and performance  with only maybe the very lightest of static to be heard occasionally during the very quieter elements of audio playback if at all - But without any doubt it has to be truly one of the best your likely to ever hear on a turntable or find of this very Rare collectable in this supreme condition anywhere in the world!!! 

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of its 44 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean before play as to reduce further any light dust static crackle that is still present

Cover Condition: EX+ An Original Garrod & Lofthouse Laminated Gatefold sleeve cover - The superb Glossy Laminate on this exceptional near pristine example still has a great shine on the white cover - That's totally intact and near perfect - The cover Looks to be virtually Unmarked - Flat crisp and very clean and showing all its original bold vivid written text across both sides of the cover - Inside gatefold the cover picture of the 'Stones Banquet' is Near Mint! - The only blemish I can find is to the front corner of cover that has a light laminate surface crease that does not show through on the inside of gatefold when open (see photo scans) also if you look very hard there is a some light mild storage edge scuff wear on the opening edges and light corner bumps - I do mean light! and is not that noticeable (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall exceptional condition of cover)   

Labels Condition: Mint- (Possibly Never Used) Labels being the Blue Unboxed Decca with vibrant dark blue labels with bright Silver written text are near mint and just Superb and Unmarked and look near perfect with NO obvious evidence showing of any Spindle usage marks or trails showing across either of the Labels with Absolutely No wear around the spindle hole which still looks totally untouched and its very evident that if it has ever been played it was only once or twice as there are no traces showing of audio play use to be seen!!!

Spine Condition: EX+ The spine is clean intact and near perfect - Fully laminated with all written text still showing to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded with just a little mild laminate storage rub at each end of spine  

Inner Sleeve: EX+ The Original Decca white with 'Blue Stereo Edge Border Strip' text polylined Record company sleeve is in immaculate and Superb original very clean intact condition and shows no evidence of any real handling wear over it's lifetime - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writting,Stickers or other Blemishes apart from some light paper creases

The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

     I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List:

1. Sympathy For The Devil
2. No Expectations
3. Dear Doctor
4. Parachute Woman
5. Jig-Saw Puzzle
6. Street Fighting Man
7. Prodigal Son
8. Stray Cat Blues
9. Factory Girl
10. Salt Of The Earth

  I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

 This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record is in Brand New Condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The Cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in Perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be MINT.  

EXCELLENT: The Record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little Lessing in sound quality. The Cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or Creasing.

VERY GOOD: The Record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

If there are any questions you would like to ask that I may not have covered Please email

YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT YOU CAN TRUST - I OFFER QUALITY VINYL FOR SALE THAT IS ASSURED - ALL MY SOLD ITEMS HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS - I OFFER VERY FAST NEXT DAY POSTAL DESPATCH AFTER AUCTION ENDS AND AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYPAL PAYMENT - WITH PROMPT EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE WINNING BIDDER AT ALL TIMES

Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.95 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49