BLUESBREAKERS PETER GREEN HARD ROAD UK MONO

	£		69
	$		91

john mayall & the bluesbreakers

A HARD ROAD

DECCA LK 4853 (UK) 1967 MONO

ORIGINAL 1967 MONO DECCA LP

original red & silver mono ‘ear’ logo labels

(ffrr ‘full frequency range recording’)

original laminated (glossy) mono-specific cover

1st UK pressing with heavyweight disc

matrix numbers: ARL-7652-2A and ARL-7653-2A

RARE

NO RESERVE

UK mono original classic

the record plays virtually mint throughout - visually excellent - a testament to the fine quality of these original British Decca pressings - mostly complete silence in the grooves between tracks - loud and massively upfront raw mono sound with stunning immediacy gives this record fantastic presence - listen from another room with the volume cranked up loud and you could almost be convinced The Bluesbreakers are giving it plenty of ‘welly’ right there in your own house - arguably the best album Mayall ever made and of course it is largely the presence of newcomer Peter Green, and the searing guitar work he was producing way back then, that elevates this LP to such a highly atmospheric and emotional level - as I have already explained, the record plays faultlessly - virtually as-new and mint - yet under close inspection it is near excellent with some light surface scuffs and hairlines - these in no way impair the power and brilliance of this seminal British blues masterpiece - the surfaces still display dazzling high gloss and care has been obviously taken while playing, as is apparent from the almost total absence of spindle wear to both sides - neat old ‘ear’ design ‘full frequency range recording’ (ffrr) logos - one or two tiny tears with some slight and inoffensive sticker residue to both ‘A’ and ‘B’ labels (see photos) although this may be easily removed with a little care, patience and the sensible application of an effective and appropriately gentle cleaning fluid - the cover is near mint except for some minor leading edge damage to the lower right front and a small bump to the top left corner - the lamination is still super glossy and the matt rear sleeve beautifully clean (which is unusual) and creamy white - completely free from any marking or damage - the spine is perfect - original poly-lined inner paper sleeve - a really desirable original UK mono 1st pressing - I buy, sell and trade records and vintage collectables full-time by mail order, specialising in UK original progressive, psych, folk and blues LPs - note: I will no longer be listing my best and rarest stock here so if you need mint LPs & 45s on Island, Vertigo, Harvest or other great British labels, contact me

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tracks

A HARD ROAD / IT’S OVER / YOU DON’T LOVE ME / THE STUMBLE / ANOTHER KINDA LOVE / HIT THE HIGHWAY / LEAPING CHRISTINE / DUST MY BLUES / THERE’S ALWAYS WORK / THE SAME WAY / THE SUPERNATURAL / TOP OF THE HILL / SOMEDAY AFTER AWHILE (YOU’LL BE SORRY) / LIVING ALONE

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I am in the process of moving some of my stock to my new home back in England - items will, however, be shipped without delay either from the UK or from Australia - guaranteed fast and reliable - airmail shipping + handling this LP is a flat rate of £8 ($14.50) worldwide - tough, high-quality protective packing - time and care taken to make your package secure - I keep my buyers informed at all times regarding payments received / records shipped - users with feedback lower than (10) or high / recent negatives should contact me before bidding or bids will be removed - I reserve the right to remove any bid or withdraw any item at any time

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