THE WHO LIVE AT LEEDS 1st RARE BLACK/BLUE STAMP n MINT

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THE WHO LIVE AT LEEDS 1st RARE BLACK/BLUE STAMP n MINT

Artist: THE WHO

Title: LIVE AT LEEDS

Year: 1970 Track Records 2406001

LP – Stereo – UK 1st Pressing

Matrix

2406001 A//1   Stampers 1 2 5 

2406001 B//1   Stampers 1 1 1 2  

This is a RARE UK 1st pressing of this album with the rare Black lettering printed in the inner sleeve and Blue in the outside with 11 inserts. It is one of the first issues of the 1st PRESS Blue lettering and the inside print is very dark BLACK. 

There are different opinions about the relevance of the colour of the block title stamp on the front; some reference books only mention red and blue but undoubtedly a few BLACK stamps were among the EARLIEST FIRST ISSUE AND THEY WERE THE FIRST TO BE PRINTED. Having seen many, I am of the opinion that there were black and then blue and red genuine first pressings which were printed following the black printing. The printing was probably done in two runs, first printing the inside and then the outside. When the black printing was finished there were a small amount of sleeves that have been printed inside in black and the outside of this SMALL AMOUNT OF COPIES were then printed in Blue or Red.

The UK gatefold McNeil press sleeve is a genuine first pressing. This is thicker than all later pressings (see in the photo how stands!) and is in excellent condition with the staples firmly adhered although it has some marks and writing in the front. The buff card used for the ‘butterfly’ style opening cover with inner pockets was thicker on the first issues and had a slightly coarse finish - later ones were noticeably thinner and smoother. The inner pockets on these first ones were deeper. The spine is excellent with a minor 2 cm split in the top edge.

All UK FIRST PRESSINGS have the catalogue number 2406 001 followed by A//1 & B//1 MATRICES on the respective sides followed by low number stamper codes. The vinyl weight of UK TRACK first pressings were around 140 grammes, re-issues and later pressings were generally lighter. The vinyl is in NEAR MINT condition.

The white TRACK labels with blue facsimile handwriting, said to be Pete Townshend’s, with the notorious additional note ‘CRACKLING NOISES O.K. DO NOT CORRECT!’ are in very excellent condition with pale blue printing.

This copy contained 11 inserts which were as follows: -  Group photograph / Isle of Wight photo print / Premier Talent Woodstock Booking / Marquee Club Box Office summary / King’s Agency Locarno ballroom Swindon cancellation letter / EMI Records Ltd indecision letter / My Generation typed lyrics / New Action bookings form / The High Numbers payments slip / Notice Before Proceedings and Brocks Delivery Note.  The inserts range from excellent to near mint condition.

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Guide to grades used

Mint                

Cover - Looks new - no marks, wear or damage

Disc - Looks unplayed - no marks visible

Near Mint        

Cover - Looks virtually new with signs of handling- Minor wear creases but no marks or damage. Light sleeves may show slight discoloration due to age.

Disc - May have minor scuffs &/or hairline scratches caused by moving record in & out of paper sleeve

Excellent        

Cover - Slight signs of wear on edges/spine, corners or ring wear. No damage caused by sticker removal/residue.

Disc- The record has been played and may have some superficial marks &/or hairline scratches and paper scuffs.

Very good       

Cover - Moderate edge/spine or ring wear. Corners may be a little blunt. Opening edge may show feathering caused by removal of record. Visible creases or laminate lift. Localised sticker removal damage.

Disc - The record has been played frequently and has noticeable surface marks, occasional light scratches and paper scuffs.

Good   

Cover - Heavy ring or edge/spine wear. Corners noticeable bashed. Heavy creases. Considerable laminate/surface damage.

Disc - The record looks very well played and the sound quality has probably deteriorated noticeably. A lot of surface marks/scratches. Usually used as collection filler

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