Rolling Stones Their Satanic Majesties LP UK STEREO GENUINE 1st Press [Ex+/Ex-]
  £   105
  $   139

 


£ 105 Sold For
Jul 29, 2022 Sold Date
Jul 19, 2022 Start Date
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An original 1st stereo press of SATANIC on UK Decca from '67. Not necessarily their high tide mark by any means - but from a collecting point of view 'highly desirable'. And there's plenty of great music on this underrated classic. For anyone not fully acquainted with this title it did get somewhat panned and is, therefore, one of the Stones poorer selling albums. At 1st release many of the copies were blue label mono. It is, in fact, the true 1st issue stereo that's by far the hardest to find. And, in addition, finding it in well preserved condition because that's what a collector will be most hankering after. 
Genuine stereo 1st from '67 on the classic unboxed Decca label. The really KEY thing to look for on a genuine 1st is the Decca deep groove on the label. Also, the early copies DO NOT mention the 33rpm speed on the labels - later copies do. A fair few copies were re-pressed in stereo through 68/69/70 etc - but the genuine 1st from '67 is not easy to find in great condition. Matrix 4k/6k.Stampers 1IB/1CI - so the audio is direct from a 1st mother. The heavy-set vinyl comes housed in an original LENTICULAR gatefold cover [stereo]. We also have the psyche inner too. So, 100% genuine and 100% complete.
Vinyl (Ex/Ex+) In lovely condition having only seen light use. Under close inspection just a coupe of very superficial marks per side - nothing remotely troublesome. A thorough testing from beginning to end reveals a mostly EXCELLENT+ level of playback. Intros and inbetweens are lovely and quiet and the audio comes across with excellent clarity. What is particularly nice on this copy is the low level of use. It's not everyday you spot these true 1st copies that have actually been looked after. Usually they've been through the mill.. This is one of the best 1st stereo's I've had the pleasure to spin...if not the best! Good clean signal into the quieter moments too. And there are plenty of fussy tracks on this LP. At worst a few minor crackles in one brief spot per side...e.g. in the flute intro to 'See What Happens....'. One of the best renditions of 'Rainbow' I've ever heard - clean as anything. And this track is a notorious pain in the derriere to find clean. I'd argue this is a very unusual standard of playback indeed. Lovein' it. Highly recommended. 
Cover (Ex-) Really nice looking lenticular cover - they don't often surface in smart condition like this. Usually they've seen a lot of edge wear and the lenticular is in poor condition. Someone's looked after this copy. The lenticular is very well preserved with no scuffing, no contortion, no glue deterioration, no fracturing [superb!]. Edge wear is very slight for this title - just a tiny patch atop the right handle panel. The interior is not exhibiting much wear - but if you zoom into the photo you will note that the 'maze' has been attempted [black marker and a smudge]. There's also some left-over tape residue running along the top edge of the right panel [no biggy]. The spine is 100% intact. Overall the cover retains excellent rigidity. A super specimen.
Inner (Ex-) Much better than you typically find. No splits or tears.


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