The Rolling Stones, No. 2
2nd UK Lp
1965                                                                                        LK 4661

On offer here is a VERY rare LP (especially in this condition!!!!) by The Rolling Stones called "Rolling Stones No 2" and is an ORIGINAL 1965 UK MONO 1st Pressing on the 1st Press UNBOXED 'Grooved' Decca label!!!!  IT IS ONE OF THE ROLLING STONES RAREST LPS. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER LPs ON THE DECCA LABEL - AND IS INCREDIBLY HARD TO LOCATE TODAY!!!!  BUT WHAT MAKES THIS LP REALLY SPECIAL - IS THAT IT IS ONE OF THE 'EARLIEST' 1ST PRESSINGS EVER MADE!!!!  THIS IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ON THIS LP!!!!  THIS LP HAS THE BANNED 'BLIND MAN' TEXT  ON THE REVERSE OF THE COVER (ON LATER COVERS THIS WAS REMOVED!)!!!!  SO THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT AT ALL - THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE 'EARLIEST' & RAREST 1ST PRESSINGS OF THIS INCREDIBLE LP THAT YOU CAN POSSIBLY GET!!!!

VINYL CONDITION - VG++ This record has clearly been played and has some light surface marks but none that affect the play. The record sounds incredible and to find this first pressing in such condition is rare. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1965 UK MONO 1ST PRESSING ON THE 1ST PRESS UNBOXED 'GROOVED' DECCA LABEL, 1ST PRESS 'HANDLING/PLAYING' INNER SLEEVE, AND 1ST PRESS 'JAMES UPTON' LAMINATED MONO COVER (WITH WITHDRAWN BLIND MAN CREDIT!)!!!!  The record is pressed on THICK quality vinyl.  The Cat. No is LK 4661 on the ORIGINAL UNBOXED 'Grooved' 1st Press Decca Label (see picture) and is a UK MONO 1st Pressing!!!!

Labels condition:  Ex (see pictures) with NO writing, NO wear, with some spindle marks 

Cover condition: Ex - The cover is in fantastic condition and has no damage to it. It has some light creasing on the front where the record has sat inside the cover. The spine is in great condition with all the text as good as new and clearly legible, it hasn't worn off at all.

Catalogue Number: LK 4661
Matrix Numbers:
Side 1: XARL-6619-1A
Side 2: XARL-6620-1A

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Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide:

"MINT: The record itself 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 lessening 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.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler."