MOUNTAIN NANTUCKET SLEIGHRIDE 1st UK PRESS BARELY PLAYED STUNNING N.MiNt AuDiO

	£		215
	$		285

MOUNTAIN ''NANTUCKET SLEIGHRIDE'' 1st UK PRESS CAT No.ILPS 9199 (1971)  NEAR MINT AUDIO! 1st ISSUE E.DAY & CO. GATFOLD!! EARLIEST VINYLWITH '' EARLIEST -1U -1UMATRIX'' (Hand Etched on the run off grooves and machine stamped,misstamped/corrected matrix ONLY EARLIEST 1ST UK PRESSINGS)

Another from my personal collection, purchased  in 1971,  originaly  played a few times,, then stored in a case with the vinyl seperated from the sleeve and cover for protection. This is how I have always stored my records!   The real rarety is that this is one of the earliest to have been released in the UK. Real thick,heavy and chunky vinyl,, pressed from the 1st master with -1u -1u matrix endings and features  ''1'' to ''1'' mothers stampers, one of the earliest, Also the most important thing is the audio will blow you away absolutely stunning seperation throughout and a true bassey feel only found like this on the early pressings on the original pink rimed Island labels , cristal clear and very vibrant plays as new without any clicks,pops, any static heard in isolated quiet places is very minimal indeed. These early originals are the best that you can get in my personal opinion.

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Mountain is an American hard rock band that formed in Long Island, New York in 1969. Originally comprising vocalist and guitarist Leslie West, bassist Felix Pappalardi and drummer N. D. Smart, the band broke up in 1972 before reuniting in 1974 and remaining active until today. Arguably best known for the song "Mississippi Queen", Mountain is one of many bands to be commonly credited as having influenced the development of heavy metal music in the 1970s!!

The band was formed shortly after Leslie West, formerly of the Long Island R&B band The Vagrants, recorded a solo album titled Mountain (a reference to West's one-time physical bulk) with bassist and former Cream collaborator Felix Pappalardi producing!!.

 The album also featured former Remains drummer N.D. Smart. The album spotlighted West's raw vocals and melodic, bluesy guitar style, and Pappalardi's heavy and elegant bass lines were prominent throughout, and according to West when Pappalardi asked what would be next West suggested the pair go on the road!. Though heavily inspired by seminal British blues-rock band Cream (with which Pappalardi had been a frequent collaborator: he produced Disraeli Gears, Goodbye and Wheels of Fire, also contributing viola, brass, bells and organ to the latter), keyboardist Steve Knight was added. Naming themselves after West's album, West, Pappalardi, Smart, and Knight played shows on the West Coast before getting to play their fourth concert as a working band at the 1969 Woodstock Festival in Bethel, New York. Their first album as a band, Climbing!, would include a tribute to the festival, "For Yasgur's Farm." Mountain was received enthusiastically by the festival audience but the band did not appear in the film of the event, nor was their performance included on volume 1 of the festival's live album, though their performances of "Blood of the Sun" (from West's album) and "Theme for an Imaginary Western" (a song they planned to record for Climbing and co-written by former Cream bassist Jack Bruce) appeared on the second volume of Woodstock performances!.

 Soon after Woodstock, Smart was replaced by Laurence "Corky" Laing. Climbing! was released in March 1970. It led off with what became the band's signature song, "Mississippi Queen", which reached #21!! .

 Mountain began a hectic touring schedule in the middle of which they recorded a followup album, Nantucket Sleighride, released in January 1971. This album reached the #16. The title track was used in the UK as the theme to ITV's Sunday political program Weekend World. After these early releases the band continued to receive a certain measure of critical acclaim but never again achieved great commercial success. After Nantucket Sleighride, the band produced Flowers of Evil consisting of one side of studio material and one live side, culled from a concert at New York's Fillmore East. Within a year, West has since cited a combination of drug abuse within the band and Pappalardi's road weariness and burgeoning hearing impairment as primary factors, Mountain broke up. This  live album featured, Mountain Nantucket Sleighride, was issued in May 1971. One of the Earliest 1st UK pressings featureing the master pressers signature hand etched on the run off grooves (only earliest pressings feature this)!!

Nantucket Sleighride is the second album to be released by the awesome hard progressive rock group Mountain!

Track Listing

Side 1.

"Don't Look Around" (West/Palmer/Pappalardi/Collins)

 "Taunta (Sammy's Tune)" (Pappalardi)

 "Nantucket Sleighride (To Owen Coffin)" (Pappalardi/Collins) 

"You Can't Get Away" (West/Collins/Laing) 

"Tired Angels (To J.M.H.)" (Pappalardi/Collins)

Side 2.

 "The Animal Trainer And The Toad" (West/Palmer)

 "My Lady" (Laing/Pappalardi/Collins)

 "Travellin' In The Dark (To E.M.P.)" (Pappalardi/Collins)

 "The Great Train Robbery" (West/Laing/Pappalardi/Collins)

The Matrix 

Side 1. ''ILPS 9148 A-1U'' (Only 1st press) very rare crossed out and corrected matrix only earliest press!

Side 2. ''ILPS 9148 B-1U'' (Only 1st press)

very rare crossed out and corrected matrix only earliest press!

The Mother Stampers

Side 1 ''1'' ''RO'' (''STERLING'' Machine Stamped ,''LH/RL''  Hand Etched!,, also ''AUDIO MATRIX'' hand etched.  only 1st press)Look '1' to '1' mothers

Side 2 ''1'' ''HG'' (''STERLING'' stamped ''LH/RL''  hand etched only 1st press) Look '1' to '1' mothers

The vinyl

The 1st thing to note! is that this is a mega thick and heavy original type of vinyl! Later press are much more flimsier and less robust! The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable! and looks superbe!

This has been stored in a case for the best part of 25 years! Any marks that could possibly be seen under a strong light would be sleeve removal marks/scuffs only, at least there is no marks that would cause any loud clicks or pops!

The Audio Quality

I have played this vinyl track for track at loud volume on a top system prior to listing. This is cristal clear and very vibrant through out, without any distortion or any signs that this has been over played at all. Any static heard in the form of isolated crackle is very very minimal and I heard nothing that would spoil the overall awesome audio experience. I would grade the audio at least excellent plus to near mint  in my opinion!

please note! I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for the light static crackle (not) consistant throughout the audio! This is a genuine 39 year old vinyl that would have originally been played on a 39 year old system!!

This vinyl has been stored in a case for the best part of 35 years and could benefit from a constant clean before each play! This would greatly reduce any static crackle and greatly enhance the audio quality!!!

The Labels

These are the original 1st issue Island (pink rimed) labels (only 1st press) Any spidering seen angled to the light is barely seen at all! This has barely ever been played no more than a handful of times ever! No spindle ware the hole is perfectly round!

The record Sleeve

This is the original blue ISLAND paper record sleeve with  patent no. and 'Made in England' Light staining fading with age only no splits or tares!

The Cover

This is the original 1st issue E.J.Day & Co printed , laminated front gatefold cover in outstanding condition for 39 years old. These covers are very very hard to keep in good condition, Being primarily black on the front these 1st issue covers are very prone to rubbing ware and creasing and look more prominent on this type of cover! There is no splits or tares, Absolutely super glossy ,straight in appearence.  Amaizinly there is only light ware with age only to mention, There are light creases can be seen mainly at the spine end only, seen slightly at the front and slightly at the rear if looked for.  Inside the gatefold is super clean, there are no marks or writing. The spine is generally square and  all writing can be read clearly.   I would grade this cover at least excellent if not better in my opinion Genuine is issue E.Day printed Gatefold!

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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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For Youtube Video of this album (Please Click Below)

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 Please Note! The catalog number is incorrect on my main heading it should indeed be ILPS-9148
I apologize for this error!