The Rolling Stones, Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969, NM to Mint, Vinyl
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The Rolling Stones, Let It Bleed, Decca Records, 1969, First Pressing-manufactured in the UK. Labels: DECCA Boxed, ffss: Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound. No spindle marks. Matrix Numbers: Side One: XZAL 9363 P-4W. Side Two: XZAL 9364 P-5W. Also in the dead wax are initials; and difficult to distinguish: CI and the shape or design of a bell-not certain. Original BLUE Insert indicating STEREO: SKL 5025. Reproduction Poster (Not Original) is included. COVER: VG Plus to NM-: Front: three of the corners have light bumps. The outline of the sticker, notating the poster is included, is missing. Back: two light stains. There are no splits. The COVER: is "Clarifoll" (front only and the sealing band on the rear cover) made by British Celanese Limited- this is a laminate plastic film that is designed to provide a glossy, protective coating, with a durable finish used primarily in the early 1960's and early 1970's. This process was discontinued in 1974. Otherwise just normal handling for a record that was released 56 years ago. RECORD: NM to NM-. PLAY TESTED! There is some light static, but does not affect the listening quality, mostly in the dead wax between the tracks/songs.. A few, very light hairline scratches are present on both sides. (Monkey Man) The Vinyl is rich with a vibrant sheen, and overall the RECORD is SONICALLY GREAT!
Herein lies some controversy: Which record holds the sonic edge? LONDON Records or DECCA Records-both originally released 1969. The DECCA pressings are generally considered to be superior in music quality to the US LONDON Records pressings. The location of the pressing and the source tapes that are used. UK Decca were created in England directly from the original master recordings-resulting in more clarity, presence, and soundstage-offering a magical midrange, producing quieter vinyl. LONDON Records were produced from a tape copy sent from the UK-lacking sound image, less bass response, and pressings were utilized in different pressing plants which results in a variation in sound quality. I have copies of both releases and I discern a slight difference, but I appreciate both copies. You the listener makes the call. Communication with a viewer reveals a German pressing that "beats both Decca and London." I still think these two pressings are the better choice-according to my research.
This record is from my personal collection. Non smoking environment. NO TARIFFS involved! Signature Delivery will be added to the shipping costs, approximately $3.00. Tracking Available.
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