SEALED, Blue Cheer – Vincebus Eruptum PHS 600-264, Stereo, 1st press, US, 1968
  $   175

 


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Feb 17, 2026 Sold Date
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BLUE CHEER – “VINCEBUS ERUPTUM”

Label: Philips – PHS 600-264 / PHM 200-264
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: USA
Released: 1968
Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Psych / Proto-Metal
Style: Acid Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock

💿 DESCRIPTION Blue Cheer’s legendary debut “Vincebus Eruptum” — widely recognized as one of the earliest heavy metal albums. This original 1968 U.S. Philips first pressing comes in its distinctive silver and purple laminated psychedelic sleeve, designed by Gut. The copy remains factory-sealed, exhibiting all authentic shrink characteristics from the late-1960s Philips production: folded rear seam, slightly rippled shrink tension, and correct period wrapping pattern. 💎 CONDITION VINYL: Presumed MINT (unplayed) COVER: Factory-sealed, never opened (Only minor corner pressure marks top-left and bottom-right) 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS

  • Catalog numbers: PHS 600-264 (Stereo) / PHM 200-264 (Mono) — printed on back cover and spine; this dual listing identifies the earliest sleeve version.

  • Spine text: “Blue Cheer • Vincebus Eruptum • Philips” in deep blue bold type.

  • Rear cover: Group image in silver-gray halftone with Owsley quote (“ON / OFF / ON / OFF…”) and full credit line including Art Direction: Gut.

  • Publishing: BMI / Blue Cheer Music.

  • Manufacturer: Philips Records Inc., U.S.A. (pre-PolyGram era, no barcode).

  • Includes classic tracks: “Summertime Blues,” “Doctor Please,” “Parchment Farm.”

  • Historical note: One of the heaviest LPs ever cut on the Philips label — an essential proto-metal collectible; sealed examples are extremely scarce.

🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS

  • (Based on verified Philips U.S. 1968 pressings)

    • Label: Philips blue-silver design, “STEREO” banner at top left, large Philips globe logo.

    • Matrix: Side A – PHS 600-264 A M1; Side B – PHS 600-264 B M1 (hand-etched).

    • Pressing plant: Philips / Mercury, Richmond, Indiana.

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