DEEP PURPLE "Who Do We Think We Are" 1st PRESS Nr MINT

	£		82
	$		109

  DEEP PURPLE "Who Do We Think We Are" 1st PRESS Nr MINT 1973 UK PURPLE, NM GLOSSY G&L GF w/LYRIC INSERT, SUPERB
DEEP PURPLE
Who Do We Think We Are!


UK EMI/PURPLE RECORDS (TPSA 7508) FIRST PRESSING (February 1973) OF DEEP PURPLE'S OUTSTANDING "Who Do We Think We Are" LP IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION DELIVERING PRETTY MUCH FLAWLESS SOUND ON MY SYSTEM - AT A VERY LOUD VOLUME! (see detailed audio assessment below) - GREAT COPY

THE LP HAS THE FIRST ISSUE EMI/PURPLE LABELS WITH THE "The Gramophone Co Ltd." RIM TEXT (very first issues only and changed to "EMI RECORDS..." in 1974)
FIRST ISSUE MATRIX: TPSA 7508 A-1U (etched "PORKY") / TPSA 7508 B-1U (etched "PURPLE - PECKIE")
MOTHERS/STAMPERS: 2/GDL and 5/GMG
AND IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL DEEPLY GLOSSY, OUTER LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd." DATE CODED "7302" (1973, February)
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL LYRIC INSERT (printed on one side of thin glossy paper, and so often missing)
AND THE ORIGINAL PATENTED "MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN" WHITE POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE

A SUPERB *COMPLETE* FIRST PRESS COPY OF AN ABSOLUTELY TREMENDOUS LP - ALL IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION - SOUNDING ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND I THINK A FINER UK FIRST PRESSING WOULD BE PRETTY HARD TO LOCATE INDEED - VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Track Listing:
Side 1: WOMAN FROM TOKYO / MARY LONG / SUPER TROUPER / SMOOTH DANCER
Side 2: RAT BAT BLUE / PLACE IN LINE / OUR LADY

LABELS: The labels are clean and bright with no unwanted marks/writing and only moderate spindles (randomly spaced and probably a couple of dozen) only really evident when angled to the light
VINYL Visual: The vinyl still retains its original deep, like new, glossy sheen and is practically unmarked (there is a light scuff mark on Side Two but this has absolutely no audio consequence)
VINYL Audio: Outstanding audio quality throughout. This LP is beautifully recorded with an incredibly strong and vibrant sound and on playback at a loud volume (which is how I always listen to my LPs prior to listing and how this LP really needs to be heard) there are no scratches, no sticks or jumps, no clicks/pops and no surface noise. The sound quality is really sensational and the LP plays to the highest standard with all frequencies bright and clear and there is no groove-wear or distortion. Critically graded a strong NEAR MINT for audio (if not better, as there's nothing to fault the delivery but as it has been played more than a few times I will stick with Near Mint) - this is a really fantastic copy
SLEEVE: The outer laminated gatefold sleeve is also graded a strong NEAR MINT. The outer surfaces have a beautiful deep, glass-like gloss and the unlaminated inside is clean, bright and unmarked. The edges are unworn and the spine is straight and true with all text clear and bold - superb first press cover
LYRIC INSERT: The lyric insert (printed on one side only) is in EXCELLENT+ condition - clean, bright and unmarked with just some light evidence of handling

PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT MY PICTURES - I USUALLY TAKE QUITE A FEW SO YOU CAN GET A CLEAR INDICATION OF EVERY DETAIL OF THE ITEM
I HAVE UPLOADED AS MANY AS I CAN BUT I WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO SUPPLY ANY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON REQUEST
AS WITH ALL MY RECORDS THIS HAS A LOW START PRICE AND NO RESERVE
PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE RARE AND COLLECTABLE VINYL
AND PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUERIES YOU MAY HAVE
THANKS FOR LOOKING, CHEERS

PLEASE REFER TO MY 'ABOUT ME' PAGE FOR MORE DETAILED INFO ON MY PLAY-GRADING, EQUIPMENT USED, P&P etc

POST & PACKING
UK: 1st Class: FREE or £1.00 (recorded delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £5.00 or £8.50 (International Signed For delivery with tracking)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £9.00 or £12.50 (International Signed For delivery with tracking)
***Any record (or combination of records) which sells for more than £40 MUST be sent by a trackable method ie INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR or RECORDED (UK)

UK bidders: PayPal or Cheque
INTERNATIONAL bidders: PayPal ONLY

REDUCED POSTAGE FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS (EACH ADDITIONAL LP: EUROPE & INTERNATIONAL £2.00)
I will combine postage for items purchased within any 10 day period. However, at the end of each 10 day period, all outstanding items will need to be paid for in full and will be posted to you. Any items purchased after payment will be included in the next 10 period. I am continually adding new items which may be of interest to you and it is impractical for me to allow payment to be postponed indefinitely in the expectation that you might wish to bid on future items. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Guarantee: I endeavour to be as accurate and honest as possible when describing the condition of any LP but of course if you feel that I am mistaken and the description is inaccurate I will offer a complete, no quibble refund (through Paypal) upon return of the item.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to a recent spate of bidders with no feedback not paying for records I must insist that all bidders with 0 feedback contact me first before bidding to confirm their genuine intention to buy the record otherwise their bid will be cancelled and they will be blocked. Sorry to sound so authoritarian but non payers are a real waste of not only my time but genuine eBayers

ALL RECORDS ARE PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED BEFORE DISPATCH AND PACKAGED WITH THE VINYL OUTSIDE OF THE SLEEVE TO PREVENT ANY 'KNIFING' DURING TRANSIT
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, QUALITY CUSTOM WRAPRO MAILER AND STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY I will email you when payment has been received to let you know when the item will be posted. Please leave feedback upon receipt of the item so that I know you have received it safely. Any problems please email me. Thanks  308 (GS 5.3.7 (308))