Mama's and the Papa's. If You Can Believe Your Eyes... 1st Pressing - LP 1966.

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The Mama's and the Papa's. If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears 1st Pressing - LP 1966.

1st PRESSING. VERY Early Press!

SLEEVE AND INNER SLEEVE.

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC EXAMPLE. VINYL NEAR MINT CONDITION.

Firstly the correct information that this album should have and dose have:

The Mama's and the Papa's. If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears

 1st Pressing - LP 1966.

 <MONO> RD 7803.

Record Company: DECCA

Catalogue Number: RD 7803

Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)

00854-1K. Stamper No: 1 1  /   00855-1K  Stamper No: 1 U   

Release Date: 1966

Side one

1. "Monday, Monday" (John Phillips) – 3:28
2. "Straight Shooter" (J. Phillips) – 2:58
3. "Got a Feelin'" (J. Phillips, Denny Doherty) – 2:53
4. "I Call Your Name" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) – 2:38
5. "Do You Wanna Dance?" (Bobby Freeman) – 3:00
6. "Go Where You Wanna Go" (J. Phillips) – 2:29

 Side two

1. "California Dreami'" (J. Phillips, Michelle Phillips) – 2:42
2. "Spanish Harlem" (Jerry Leiber, Phil Spector) – 3:22
3. "Somebody Groovy" (J. Phillips) - 3:16
4. "Hey Girl" (J. Phillips, M. Phillips) – 2:30
5. "You Baby" (Steve Barri, P. F. Sloan) – 2:22
6. "The 'In' Crowd" (Billy Page) – 3:12

Release Information: First mono issue on a black RCA Victor label with a Red RCA trademark logo.

Description:-

Front Cover:

Laminated picture of the band in a bath tub. The title, "If you can believe your eyes and ears" is at the top above the band name. The RCA Victor logo in upper right corner.  Please see photos! I would grade this front cover as VG+/MINT- with the exception of the mildest laminate crease by the spine. I have tried to highlight this in pictures but it is so faint that the HD photo cannot pick it up! The Laminated front cover is crisp and clean. Overall condition is VG+/M-. Any who knows or have seen these covers would know how incredibly difficult is is to find these in superbe condition! This cover has glossy laminate appearance! Absolutely stunning appearance! There are no splits or tares and only if scrutinised can the minor crease be noticed! This cover must grade at least excellent to excellent plus in my opinion, apart from very very minor crease would be very near perfect indeed! 

Back Cover:

Title, credits, and song listing. Catalogue number in upper right corner.

Left cbottom is a black and white picture of the band and RCA's Logo is central

Un-laminated except for flip backs. The bottom flip back has a small rip to the surface laminate. Please see photo two.

Due to this I would grade this cover as VG. Had this not been the case I would have graded this as VG+/M- as there are no other folds tears or creases apparent.

Sleeve:

This is a plain white poly sleeve with the Made in England printed. It is in great condition with no creases to the sleeve. There are no tears to the sleeve at all. This is a 40 year old recored sleeve! VG+! Looks to have been stored separatly.

Label:

Black label with white and silver text, and the red "RCA Victor Trademark" at the top. Underneath the blue "DSS Logo" it says "Made in England by The DECCA Recor co. Ltd"

All rights of the manufacturer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting, and copying of this record prohibited.

Both Labels are almost Mint, just a few tiny spindle marks visible only when scrutinised.These are the original 1st issue track labels! Being primarily black in color, are so difficult to find in superbe condition! These labels are almost perfect in fact only angled to the light can barely be seen a handful of spider marks only and absolutely no visable ware around the spindle hole! The hole is perfectly round! SEE PHOTOS!

The Vinyl:-

The Vinyl is almost Mint, played just a handful of times if that. This is the original thick and chunky slab of vinyl, only found on the earliest pressings! On initial inspection this vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of warps or warping! This vinyl looks indeed like new in my opinion! Even on close scutiny I can't even see a blemish at all, quite amaizinly non of the usual scuffs even! But to be honest I can't see a blemish! (so rare to ever find on a 40 year old album original beleive me)!!!

The Audio:-

I have play tested this album at very loud volume on a top system! This audio is absolutely perfect throughout! (No) distortion clicks or pops and not even a touch of background static at all during this awesome audio! Absolutely stunning rich and vibrant. I am going to grade the audio as Mint- as I heard it on my systems, even when played at very loud volume! Even between tracks on the run off grooves is almost silent, like a new vinyl! It is very important to note that this vinyl will not have been played more than four or five times, if that! (These 40 year old originals rarely ever turn up in this extraordinary condition!!! The audio is graded as near to mint as it gets! For a 40 year old vinyl it is almost impossible to ever find!

Please note! I will add this disclaimer! Please allow for the odd light static (not) consistant throughout the audio! Please remember that this is a genuine 40 year old vinyl, that would have originally been played on a 40 year old system!!! MINTaudio throughout on my system! To be honest the vinyl played as new absolutely perfect on my systems!! Points to note - This has been stored for at least 30 years! A build up of dust in the grooves from laying dormant causes static crackle\ticks ! A constant clean is recomended before each play!

HOW I WILL SEND THE RECORD!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH SUPPORTING STIFFENERS. THE ALBUM WILL BE PACKED WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION. IT SHALL BE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL INSURED RECORDED DELIVERY. I SHALL ALSO TAKE PHOTO OF THE ITEM BEING PACKAGED FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES.

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 as i hear it. I have also provided as many photos as I can 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!!!!!!! Please ask if you would like any particular photos retaken and sent to you or photos from other angles.

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this quality item!

This fantastic item is open world wide but Non-UK bidders please contact for P&P before placeing your bid

I can assure you that all the photographs shown in this sale are actual pictures of this album.

Brilliant LP in really superb condition, a definite investment item.