DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK 1st UK PRESS (NO) EMI MiNt AuDiO

	£		169
	$		224

DEEP PURPLE ''DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK'' 1st UK PRESSING CAT NO. SHVL 777 1970 ORIGINAL PRESS (NO) EMI (earliest 'GRAMOPHONE' text rim) VINYL AND COVER AWESOME CONDITION! (VERY NEAR PRISTINE PLAYING SURFACE (NO) AUDIO SOUNDING MARKS OR SCRATCHES)!!! ABSOLUTELY AWESOME AUDIO THROUGH OUT!!!!! LOOK! EARLY ''2'' ''GHR'' and ''1 4'' ''GHR'' STAMPERS!!!! EARLIEST OFF THE PRESS!!!!!  LOOKS AND SOUNDS BARELY EVER PLAYED A HANDFUL OF TIMES EVER IN 38 YEARS!!!!

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 as new! I can't see 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! To be honest it is hard to see any at all! To be highly critical the vinyl lays (very) slightly uneven on the turntable but this has (no) effect on the stunning audio quality at all!!! 

 The audio Quality

I have played this vinyl through track for track at very loud volume on a top system ,, this nearly shook the house down! Absolutely stunning real deep basey feel that can only be found like this on the earliest pressings! Superbe throughout!!

There is (no) audio sounding needle scratches or audio sounding marks that I heard at all during the play of this vinyl!!!!! I have played this through track for track a few times and the audio is absolutely 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 VERY TOP ON ALL FREQUENCIES THE BEST THAT I HAVE HEARD OF THIS PRESSING!!! 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\ticks 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!!!!

The Matrix

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

The Mother stampers

side 1. ''2'' ''GHR'' side 2. ''1 4 '' ''GHR'' (VERY EARLY STAMPERS)

The Labels

These are superbe! Feature the ''GRAMOPHONE CO....'' around the label rim (only early press) ''EMI'' IS EMITED (only 1st press) Very (very) limited spidering  can be seen only angled in strong light In my opinion this has barely ever been played looks and sounds only played a handful of times ever!!!!,,definately not  been over played. For a vinyl that is 36 years old ! absolutely unbeleivable!!

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 especially in this condition!

Please note! This has been stored in a case laying dormant for at least 25 years! A buils up of dirt and dust in the grooves causes static crackle\ticks! A constant clean is recomended before each play! This reduces this static and therefor enhances the audio quality!!!!

The Cover

This is the original ''GARROD & LOFTHOUSE'' Printed laminated front gatefold cover in absolutely superbe condition!! SUPER GLOSSY APPEARANCE!!  (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 spine  (see photos) (very minimal light creasing to the laminate at the opening end only    TRY TO FIND A BETTER 1ST PRESS ,  COVER AFTER 36 YEARS!!!Must be Excellent to Excellent plus!!

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\fading with age ! this is becoming fragile and is stored seperately from the vinyl!!! 

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 (WEEKDAYS ONLY) on receipt of cleared funds!!!!!

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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