John Lennon Plastic Ono Band a 1970 nr m- vinyl LP PCS 7124 1st UK pressing

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John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band

UK 1st Pressing Vinyl LP!

Matrix / Runout (Side A - stamped): YEX 827-1U

Matrix / Runout (Side B - stamped): YEX 828-1U

3603 is handwritten on the inside of the sleeve and again on the outside of the inner sleeve, not by me.  I wonder if it's the production run number.

Condition

All records are played and cleaned with the latest AudioQuest Anti-Static Brush before listing.

Record : Near Mint-

The vinyl is glossy, unmarked and has only been played a few times.  The record is flat without warping.  Label is clean and original Apple white & black colour is bright, undimmed by its 50 years.  The sound as good as new with only the merest hint of occaisonal crackle.

Original Inner Sleeve with lytics  is clean, off white with a few creases and a 5cm split on one edge.

Cover: very Good

Laminated cover remains rigid and fully protective. Minor corner dinting and edge wear, particularly on its opening edge.  Colour retains much of its original gloss and vitality liile dimmed by its 50 years.

A lovely package

Scarce first laminated edition, complete with original lyric inner sleeve, and 'Mfd. in U.K.' on labels!!

Absolute classic Lennon album from his amazing early-70's period!!

Ranked number 23 in "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" by Rolling Stone in 2012.

Label: Apple Records ?– PCS 7124

Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: UK

Released: 11 Dec 1970

Tracklist

A1   Mother                                5:36

A2   Hold On                               1:53

A3   I Found Out                         3:37

A4   Working Class Hero            3:50

A5   Isolation                              2:53

B1   Remember                           4:36

B2   Love Piano – Phil Spector   3:24

B3   Well Well Well                      5:59

B4   Look At Me                          2:54

B5   God Piano – Billy Preston   4:10

B6   My Mummy's Dead              0:49

Credits

Guitar, Piano, Vocals – John Lennon

Bass – Klaus Voormann

Drums – Ringo Starr

Other [Tea And Sympathy] – Mal Evans

Other [Wind] – Yoko Ono

Design, Sleeve – John & Yoko

Engineer – Andy Stevens, Eddie, John Lickie, Phil MacDonald, Richard Lush

Photography By, Cover – Dan Richter

Producer – John & Yoko, Phil Spector

Written-By – John Lennon

Matrix number

A matrix number is an alphanumeric code (and on occasion, other symbols) stamped or handwritten (or a combination of the two) into the run-out groove area of a phonograph record. This is the non-grooved area between the end of the final band on a record's side and the label, also known as the run-off groove area, end-groove area, matrix area, or "dead wax".

On my retirement I said to my children “my collect ion of records, books and comics will be yours”, “ not interested, get rid of them” was their reply.  I’m well on with the comics and books and it’s now time to sell my vinyl.

Most were purchased during my late teens through my mid-twenties.  Many remained unplayed for 30+ years some having been replaced by CDs while others just stored, their music unheard.  In preparation for their sale I have played each one to check for sound quality and to make sure there were no flaws.  I used my new AudioQuest Anti-Static brush each time.  It was so good listening to this wonderful music and revisting my younger self. I was amazed at what good taste I had when I was young!

Hope you enjoy them as much as me.  

See below for notes on my Grading Strategy

Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records describes the fairly universal grading system he uses.  If it's good enough for Tom, It’s good enough for me.

Cover and Record are graded separately.

Vinyl Grading System

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.