McCARTNEY BEATLES RAM ORIG UK PRS DARK APPLE MiNt AuDiO ToP CoPy

	£		79
	$		105

PAUL & LINDA McCARTNEY ''RAM'' UK PRESSING ORIGINAL (DARK APPLE LABELS) PRESSED FROM THE EARLIEST MASTERS -1 -1 MATRIX ENDINGS!  AWESOME NEAR MINT AUDIO! MINIMAL PLAY ONLY   CAT NO PAS 10003 MATRIX -1 -1 THE EARLIEST MATRIX AND BECOMING EXTREEMELY COLLECTABLE 1971  36 YEARS OLD LIKE THIS!   LAMINATED FRONT ONLY GATEFOLD COVER!

For Youtube Video of this album Music Track ''Dear Boy'' (Please Click Below)

Another awesome sounding album by the ex Beatles member Paul McCartney and in truly superbe condition very near mint TOP AUDIO!!   Perfect on my systems!   This album has been stored in a case with the vinyl removed from its original sleeve and cover for over 35 years or more, This is how I have always stored my records! This has helped to protect and keep this record in this astounding condition for all of these years! Rarely ever seen in this condition! The audio plays through as good as it gets on my system, in my opinion, no clicks or pops no distortion nice and quiet in between tracks,very very collectable like this indeed!

''RAM'' Is Paul McCartney's second solo album, officially credited to Paul and Linda McCartney, and was released in 1971. The only time one of McCartney's efforts received a co-credit with his wife, it was seen by many as a response to John Lennon's many collaborative projects with wife Yoko Ono!!.

After the release of the successful debut McCartney, Paul and Linda went on a lengthy holiday and spent much time on their farm in Scotland. It was during this period that Paul, often with Linda's input, composed the songs that would feature on Ram. Deciding to make a change in recording venue, the couple flew to New York City in the fall of 1970 to record their new songs. Denny Seiwell was recruited for drums and Dave Spinozza and Hugh McCracken were tapped for guitar duties. Although it was a collaborative project, Linda's vocal duties were mostly resigned to backing Paul, who sang lead throughout. The sessions were very productive, even birthing future songs like "Dear Friend". They released the debut Wings album Wild Life later in 1971, as well as produced "Get On The Right Thing" and "Little Lamb Dragonfly", both of which would be finished for 1973's Red Rose Speedway!!.

By early 1971, the project was completed with the non-album "Another Day"/"Oh Woman, Oh Why" single—McCartney's first after The Beatles—which was released that February and became a worldwide Top 5 hit. In May, Ram was unveiled. The album's tone is one of confidence and high spirits, with McCartney clearly in an assured state!!.

Still smarting from the demise of The Beatles, he included a few subtle jibes directed at his former collaborator, specifically in "Too Many People". The back cover art includes a picture of one beetle riding the back of another beetle and apparently copulating. This was interpreted as a commentary on the state of affairs between the ex-Beatles at that time. "Three Legs" was also seen as being a jibe at the other Beatles. John Lennon also felt that the character who misses what he's lost in "Dear Boy" and the protagonists who sing "we believe that we can't be wrong" in "The Back Seat Of My Car" were directed at himself and Ono. The former song was, in fact, intended as a message to Linda McCartney's ex-husband. Nevertheless, Lennon would respond in kind later in 1971 with the searing "How Do You Sleep?" on his Imagine album!!.

"The Back Seat Of My Car" was excerpted as a UK single from Ram that August, only reaching #39, but the US release of the ambitious "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" would prove much more successful, giving McCartney his first #1 single after The Beatles!!.

With hopes riding high for the album, the McCartneys were devastated with critics' cold reactions to "Ram", but they were appeased by its commercial success. The album reached #1 in the UK and #2 in the US, where it spent over five months in the Top 10 and went platinum. But the harsh press reviews were still somewhat shocking to McCartney, and in addressing the criticism, he began contemplating the formation of a new band that summer!!.

However, Ram's critical standing has risen dramatically since its release and is generally considered to be one of McCartney's most satisfying albums in my opinion a classic very enjoyable !!.

1. "Too Many People" (Paul McCartney) – 4:10
   • One of three songs, alongside "Dear Boy" and "The Back Seat Of My Car", that John Lennon felt were directed at him
2. "3 Legs" (Paul McCartney) – 2:48
3. "Ram On" (Paul McCartney) – 2:28
4. "Dear Boy" – 2:13
5. "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" – 4:55
   • One of McCartney's uncles was named Albert
6. "Smile Away" (Paul McCartney) – 3:53
7. "Heart Of The Country" – 2:22
8. "Monkberry Moon Delight" – 5:22
9. "Eat at Home" – 3:20
10. "Long Haired Lady" – 6:05
11. "Ram On" (Paul McCartney) – 0:55
    • Features an impromptu early rendition of "Big Barn Bed" - later recorded for Red Rose Speedway - in its fadeout
12. "Back Seat of My Car" (Paul McCartney) – 4:28

The Matrix

side 1. YEX 837-1 side 2. YEX 838-1 ( PRESSED FROM THE 1ST MASTERS!)

The Mother Stampers

side 1. ''1 '' ''TG'' side 2. ''1  4'' ''L A''(VERY EARLY STAMPERS)

The Vinyl

On visual inspection this is of the original heavier and thicker vinyl and more robust than later pressings which are much more flimsier!. The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable. This  looks superb, still retaining its original glossy sheen from new. In strong light very (very) few surface marks  can possibly be seen caused by the vinyl been slid in and out of its sleeve only!.(no) needle scratches that would cause any clicks or pops!

The Audio Quality

  I have played this vinyl prior to listing on a top system at very loud volume! The audio is superbe cristal clear and vibrant throughout!  Top audio seperation on all frequencies!. There were no clicks pops or any jumps truly awesome and very rare for a 1st pressing.! (NO) Signs of groovware at all This audio is graded at the very top, very near as perfect on my systems!!

PLEASE NOTE! I always add this disclaimer! I have played this album prior to listing as usual and have given my honest opinion on the audio quality. Please remember this is a 36 years old original vinyl (not a reissue) Please allow for the odd static   (not) consistant through out the audio! (Although I never noticed any),, This would have been originally played on a system that is 36 years old!!!

All indications i.e. that this vinyl has (not) been overplayed and in fact hardly played are the audio quality superbe on all frequencies

The labels

This features the apple logo . These are superbe with very limited spidering only really noticed on side 2 that I can see  and little if (no) spindle ware! This vinyl has had minimal play only in my opinion.

The Record Sleeve

This is the original white paper EMI\serpier sleeve, becoming fragile with age with a split beginning at the bottom edge and light creasing only this is the original! 

The cover

The laminated front only and unlaminated internal gatefold cover  with (no) splits or tares (no) major if (no), storage ware to speak of. The writing can clearly be seen on the spine which has been slightly flattened with age! On initial inspection this looks superb in my opinion! To be highly critical only if scrutinised can a slight indent of where a vinyl has been stored outside,close to the cover but not noticable unless scrutinised!  A truly superbe example! The inside of the cover is clean and straight with a small rubbing/fading mark that can be seen if looked for.  SUPER GLOSSY LAMINATE,Any creases to talk of are minor small at the spine only and barely noticed unless looked for in my opinion.  SUPER SUPER GLOSSY 1ST PRESS COVER !!!!!!! SUPERBE! Must be at least Excellent!

For Youtube Video of this album Music Track ''Dear Boy'' (Please Click Below)

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)

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. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 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!!!!!!!

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All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement (It is my prime interest to make sure that the items arrive in the same condition that they left me!!!!

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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