TRAFFIC JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE LP1970 1st UK PINK i ISLAND ROUGH STEVE WINWOOD

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TRAFFIC JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE LP1970 1st UK PINK i ISLAND ROUGH STEVE WINWOOD

 Artist: TRAFFIC

Title: JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE

Original 1970 - ISLAND Records  

LP – Stereo – 1st UK Press

MATRIX 

ILPS 9116 A/2  UAS 5504A  6-3-70 rc  STERLING  lh   1 3 C 1

ILPS 9116 B/2   UAS 5504B  6-3-70    ah STERLING  C 1 

This is a genuine UK 1st Pressing of this increasingly scarce record by TRAFFIC titled "JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE”. This is the very Rare 1970 UK Stereo 'Pink i' Island 1st Pressing complete with Original E. J. Day 'Parchment' Gatefold Sleeve! Released in very small Amounts as A2//B2 1st pressing and complete with the Ultra Rare Island/UAS (United Artists) Joint Matrix and very early stampers !

This is a real heavyweight pressing and is consistent with the very high Island Pink label standards. The vinyl is visually in excellent condition. Please see below a description of grades.

The matrix has the very rare UK 1st press matrix of ILPS 9116 A2 and B2, and the rare second Matrix UAS 5504 A 6.3.70 and UAS 5504 B 6.3.70 plus the word STERLING. The 6.3.70 on the subcontracted United Artists Matrix was the pressing date.

The 1st Pressing rough textured PINK "i" ISLAND labels are in excellent condition. 

It is the final Traffic album to feature on this famous progressive full pink label! This record has a more traditional feel to it than their psych classic debut, especially the traditional title track - but the material is quite mixed. Only six songs feature but all are awesome, when Traffic recorded this gem, they were a tight  three piece with Steve Winwood on organ, piano and percussion; Chris Wood on Sax, flute, electric sax and percussion and Jim Capaldi on drums and percussion.

Don't miss this rare record, as it sold in miniscule amounts and is rare to find, especially as a UK 1st pressing. The press run of this record on the pink 'i' logo labels was absolutely minimal!

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition, the opening and edges are sharp corresponding to an LP that has been well cared and has minor corner wear. It would have been graded better but has a small biro writting (see photo) and the original price sticker (it must have been an American export as the price is in dollars). The central sleeve is in near mint condition. 

The spine is in excellent condition and fully readable presents with minor edge and corner wear.

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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 will have 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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