DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK 1ST UK PRESS (NO) EMI AwEsOmE MiNt

	£		77
	$		102

DEEP PURPLE ''DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK'' 1st UK PRESSING CAT NO. SHVL 777 1970 ORIGINAL PRESS (NO) EMI LABELS  STUNNING GARROD & LOFTHOUSE GATEFOLD COVER!! A2 B1 1ST PRESS MATRIX! ABSOLUTELY AWESOME AUDIO THROUGH OUT!!!!! LOOK! EARLY ''2'' ''G'' and ''1 '' ''G'' MOTHER STAMPERS!!STAMPED EARLIEST FROM THEIR MASTERS!! EARLIEST OFF THE PRESS!!!PRODUCE THE BEST AUDIO QUALITY NEAR MINT ON MY SYSTEM!!!!

Deep Purple in Rock is a hard rock album by English rock band Deep Purple, released in 1970. It was their fourth studio album, and the first with the classic Mk II lineup (though "Concert for Group and Orchestra", a live album released in December 1969, did feature this lineup). It would peak at #4 in the UK, remianing in the charts for many months.!!!!!!!

Their earlier work was much differently oriented, with orchestra-driven tracks and covers that ranged from The Beatles to Neil Diamond, among others, but on this record there are no compromises. All tracks are credited to the working efforts of the five members of the band. "Speed King" and "Flight of the Rat" are prime examples of hard rock songs, and the band's new style. "Child in Time" is perhaps the most famous song from this record. This song starts off as a ballad but then becomes a rocker with several solo improvisations and is famous for the high notes Ian Gillan hits in the song. Although "Into the Fire" and "Speed King" featured in the set lists at the time, "Child in Time" was the only song from this album that was included on Made in Japan two years later (although "Speed King" was the usual encore and is featured on the expanded CD re-issue, as is "Black Night" which was included in the "Deep Purple in Rock" reissue)!!!!!

Track Listing.....

1. "Speed King" – 5:49
2. "Bloodsucker" – 4:10
3. "Child in Time" – 10:14
4. "Flight of the Rat" – 7:51
5. "Into the Fire" – 3:28
6. "Living Wreck" – 4:27
7. "Hard Lovin' Man" – 7:11

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 800 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

The Vinyl

Please note! This is the original HEAVY THICKER AND DEEPER GROOVED TYPE OF VINYL (later press were much more flimsier and less robust)!!!

On initial visual inspection the playing surface looks awesome in truly awesome condition I can't see hardly a blemish. Any marks that could possibly be seen under a strong would be caused by the vinyl been slid in and out of its sleeve! possibly whispy surface scuffs angled to the light but has absolutely (no) effect on the awesome audio that i could hear at all! There is (no) audio sounding needle scratches or audio sounding marks that I heard at all!!!!! I have played this through track for track a few times at very loud volume on a top syatem, and the audio is awesome! cristal clear and vibrant through out, with (no) distortion or any signs of grooveware at all!!!! certainly (no) clicks pops or jumps!!!! THIS AUDIO IS RATED AT THE VERY TOP ON ALL FREQUENCIES! SUPER RICH AND DEEP BASEY FEEL AWESOME SEPERATION! THIS WILL BE HARD TO SURPASS SOUNDS NEAR PERFECT ON MY SYSTEM!!!! ! UNBELEIVABLE FOR A VINYL THAT IS 35 YEARS OLD!!!!! IN MY OPINION THESE ORIGINAL 1ST PRESSINGS PRODUCE THE BEST AUDIO QUALITY CAN NOT BE SURPASSED BY LATER PRESSINGS!!!

Please note! I always add this disclaimer! I have described the audio quality as usual giving my honest opinion and would class myself as highly critical! Please look at my completed listing of records that i have sold of this calaber and you will see that i normally get it right! Please allow for the odd static crackle here and there not consistant throughout the audio! Remember that this is a genuine original 1st press vinyl that is 36 years old and would have been played on a 36 years old system!!!

Points to note! This has been stored in a case laying dormant for at least 25 years or more! A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves over the years causes static crackle\ticks! A constant clean before each play is recomended! This will reduce any static and enhance the audio quality!!!!

The Matrix

side 1. ''SHVL 777 A-2''

side 2. ''SHVL 777 B-1''

The Mother stampers

side 1. ''2'' ''GH'' side 2. ''1  '' ''GD'' (VERY EARLIEST STAMPERS)

The Labels

These are superbe! Feature the ''GRAMOPHONE CO....'' around the label rim (only early press) ''EMI'' IS EMITED (only 1st press) spidering  can be seen only angled in strong light In my opinion this has definately not  been over played.  Looksw to me rarely ever played, and certainly sounds rarely played!!!!!For a vinyl that is 36 years old ! unbeleivable!! There is little if (no) spindle ware the hole is perfectly round!

Please note! i am highly critical about the audio quality on my records as it is my prime interest above rarety! This plays awesome you will not be disapointed, also this being the 1st and very early is highly collectable and sought after!!!

The Cover

This is the original ''GARROD & LOFTHOUSE'' Printed laminated gatefold cover in absolutely superbe condition!!!!(NO) SPLITS OR TARES OR NASTY NAMES WRITTEN ON! VERY VERY GLOSSY AND VERY VERY RICH IN COLOUR (VERY RARELY EVER SEEN IN THIS CONDITION) (no) splits or tares really superbe square spine (see photos) hardly any\minimal  creasings at all to talk of!  SUPERBE 1ST PRESS COVER AFTER 36 YEARS!!VERY VERY NEAR PRISTINE! NEVER NEED TO UPGRADE ! AMAIZING 38 YEARS OLD LIKE THIS!!!!

The Record Sleeve

This is the original Harvest advertising serpia poly lined ''Patented'' ,,''Made In England'' cover in superbe condition (see photos) (no) splits or tares just light creases\staining with age ! this is becoming fragile and is stored seperately from the vinyl!! ORIGINAL! 

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

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SHIPPING TO THE USA IS 10.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 7.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS 3.90 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!! WEEKDAYS ONLY!!!

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement!!!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!!!!!

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