THE ROLLING STONES / STICKY FINGERS, 1971 UK ORIGINAL
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The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Rega Planar 3 turntable fitted with an Elys cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. Any significant playing defects will be detailed in the description below. I know how disappointing it is to receive a record graded as excellent, only to find that listening pleasure is spoiled by endless pops, loud clicks and intrusive background crackle. I guarantee that you will not buy such a record from me!!
The winning bidder can expect to receive a clean record, carefully packaged, with the vinyl removed from the inner and outer sleeves to prevent splits in transit.
By the time The Rolling Stones released Sticky Fingers in 1971, there had been a two year gap since their previous studio album. This was the first LP released on the Rolling Stones Label, and expectations were high that Sticky Fingers would be a big seller. Consequently the 1971 album was produced in large numbers. Many of the pressings during that year were of poor quality, the result of over-use of worn mother stampers, which produced sub-standard records badly affected by crackle and pops. The matrix numbers of the 1971 pressings were quite random and can not be relied upon to date the order of the pressing, or indeed the quality of the pressing. I have owned several copies of Sticky Fingers over the years, at least three of which appeared to be in mint condition, with only a handful of plays on quality decks – but were virtually unlistenable due to excessive crackle and pops!!
The copy for auction here is one of the better pressings, with all frequencies clear and sharp, and a minimum of unwanted noise.
Here for auction is a superb example of the classic album by THE ROLLING STONES titled “STICKY FINGERSâ€, Catalogue Number COC 59100. This is an ORIGINAL 1971 UK FIRST PRESSING on the ROLLING STONES LABEL. The matrix numbers are COC 59100 A4 and COC 59100 B4. “Rolling Stones Records†is etched in the dead wax.
The ANDY WARHOL designed ZIP SLEEVE is in VERY GOOD CONDITION, and completely intact. There are a few creases in the area above and to the right of the belt buckle. The metal zip is fully functional. The front and back covers are in EXCELLENT unspoiled condition apart from the creases mentioned above and the usual small areas of marking on the back (surface depressions) where the zip on the neighbouring LP pressed into it during the initial packaging into boxes. The edges and corners show some rubbing in places. There are absolutely NO rips, stickers or writing. Not perfect , but still a VERY PRESENTABLE SLEEVE!!
The VINYL is in EXCELLENT+ CONDITION, with only a few very light paper scuff type surface marks which do not affect play. The yellow ROLLING STONES LABELS show a few light spindle marks but are otherwise unmarked. I am confident that the record has not been played many times.
A critical play-grading on my REGA turntable showed why these ORIGINAL STEREO PRESSINGS are so sought after. The CLARITY and POWER that emanate from these grooves is VERY SPECIAL!!!
Both sides play SUPERBLY with ALL FREQUENCIES CRYSTAL CLEAR. There are NO jumps, pops or loud clicks, just occasional light crackle which is never intrusive.
Complete with the CARD INSERT which is in UNMARKED CONDITION, and the original plain white inner sleeve which is in excellent condition.
DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!!
Please check out my feedback and bid with confidence.
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