PINK FLOYD UMMAGUMMA 1ST UK (NO) EMI AWESOME ToP CoPy

	£		177
	$		235

PINK FLOYD ''UMMAGUMMA'' EARLIEST EVER! 1ST UK PRESSING CAT NO SHDW 1/2 (STEREO) (NO EMI) ON THE LABELS (ONLY 1ST PRESS) ! THE EARLIEST; HAVEING MISSPRINTED\MISSPELLING ''GAND VIZAR'' (ON SIDE 4) (ONLY EARLIEST 1ST PRESS) WITH THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE MATRIX ''A-1 B-2 AND A-1 B-2'' LOOK ''2'' ''GO'' ''2'' ''RR'' ''1'' ''GA''  ''1'' ''GR''MOTHER STAMPERS (NEVER SEEN THIS EARLY)!!!!(MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE FOR THE BEST EVER AUDIO QUALITY!!!) AWESOME TOP AUDIO ON ALL FREUENCIES (NO) LOUD CLICKS OR POPS! TOP! TOP! ON ALL FREQUENCIES!! EARLIEST EVER E.DAY & CO GATEFOLD COVER IN AWESOME CONDITION!!!!

Another from my personal collection, accumilated over a period of more than 35 years! A truly awesome sounding original, very rare to find awesome sounding early copies like this one! Truly stunning audio throughout! Here below highlighted in green are the important details that deturmin the earliest pressing for this album. These details are very important and are unique to the 1st press only!

Release Date: October 25, 1969
Release Information: First issue with "The Gramophone Co., Ltd." on the label, (no) small EMI logo on the label, and the cover printed by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd. Early copies have the following mispellings on the labels:

Side 4: 'The Gand Vizier's Garden Party'. (later corrected to The Grand Vizier's Garden Party')

Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Band members sitting in chairs. Gigi album leaning against the wall. Harvest logo in lower left corner. Laminated.
Back Cover: Band equipment. Text in upper right corner in black says "File under POPULAR: Pop Groups." Underneath in white text, it says "SHDW 1/2 (1E 054 04222)(1E 054 04223) STEREO." In the lower right corner in white text, it says "6911 TPS Printed in England by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd. London SHDW 1/2."
Inner Sleeve: Issued with a Harvest Records inner sleeve. Also issued with a white paper inner sleeve with the patent number in brown text in the lower left corner, and "Made in Great Britain" in brown text in the lower right corner.
Label: Yellow-green Harvest label. There is (no) EMI logo in a small rectangular box on the left side above the word Harvest.
At the bottom of the label, it says "Made in GT Britain."
Text around the top edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:

Ummagumma is a progressive/psychedelic rock double album by Pink Floyd, released in 1969. The first disc is a live album of their normal setlist of the time, while the second one contains individual compositions by each member of the band.!!!!

Ummagumma is a double album. One disc was recorded live at Mothers Club, Birmingham, on 27 April 1969 and the following week at Manchester College of Commerce, on 2 May 1969; the other included four solo segments, one half-side of vinyl each by Richard Wright, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Nick Mason!!!.

The album was released in the UK on 25 October 1969 and then in the U.S. on 10 November 1969. The album reached #5 on the UK album charts and #74 on the US album charts, marking the first time the band reached the top 100 in the U.S. The album was certified Gold in the U.S. in February 1974 and Platinum in March 1994. In 1987, the album was re-released on a two CD set. A digitally re-mastered version was released in 1994 in the UK and 1995 in the US. Neither CD release includes the picture of Waters's first wife, which had appeared on the inner-gatefold sleeve of the original vinyl issue!!!.

The cover of the original LP varies between the British (and Canadian) and American releases. The British version has the album Gigi leaning against the wall immediately above the 'Pink Floyd' letters. On the original American album version, however, this was airbrushed to a plain white sleeve, apparently because of copyright concerns (though the Gigi cover appears in U.S. CD version's booklet). Inside the cover is a picture of David Gilmour in front of the Elfin Oak. Nick Mason came up with the idea for the rear cover, which shows the band's equipment laid out on a runway at Biggin Hill Airfield in Kent, the south of England!!!!.

Disc one: live album

1. "Astronomy Domine" (Syd Barrett) – 8:29
2. "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" (Roger Waters, Rick Wright, David Gilmour, Nick Mason) – 8:50

1. "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" (Waters) – 9:15
2. "A Saucerful of Secrets" (Gilmour/Waters/Mason/Wright) – 12:48
   • "Something Else"
   • "Syncopated Pandemonium"
   • "Storm Signal"
   • "Celestial Voices"

Disc two: studio album

1. "Sysyphus" (Wright)
   • Part 1 – 4:29 
   • Part 2 – 1:45 
   • Part 3 – 3:07 
   • Part 4 – 3:38
2. "Grantchester Meadows" (Waters) – 7:26
3. "Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict" (Waters) – 4:59

1. "The Narrow Way" (Gilmour)
   • Part 1 – 3:27
   • Part 2 – 2:53
   • Part 3 – 5:57
2. "The Grand Vizier's Garden Party" (Mason)
   • Part 1: "Entrance" – 1:00
   • Part 2: "Entertainment" – 7:06
   • Part 3: "Exit" – 0:38

The matrix (VERY EARLIEST MATRIX)

side 1. ''SHDW 1 A-1''

side 2  ''SHDW 1 B-2''

side 3. ''SHDW 2 A-1''

side 4. ''SHDW 2 B-2''

The mother stampers (LOOK!VERY VERY EARLY!)

Side 1. ''2'' GO''

side 2. ''2'' ''RR''

side 3. ''1'' ''GA''

side 4. ''1'' ''GR''

The Vinyl's

On initial inspection both vinyls look awesome!,still retaining their original sheen from new!!Both lay perfectly flat on the turntable! Please note! These are made of the heavy thick and chunky slabs of vinyl that can only be found on the earliest press! The audio reproduction can not be surpassed by the later much flimsier type of vinyl!! 

Please note! I have played both vinyls prior to listing on a top! system at very loud volume! It is important to note that I have given my honest opinion on the audio as i hear it! I follow (no) codes or practices other than my personal opinion on the audio quality!,  and my grades are my own personal opinion! Graded each,side by side!!! I would class myself as highly critical!,, please look at my completed listings of records that I have sold of this calaber and you will find that i normally get it right!!!

The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable!  

side 1. Visually graded Excellent\Excellent plus (shdw1) Audio graded excellent\excellent plus!  The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable!  Plays through cristal clear and vibrant  through out (no) grooveware or that this has been overplayed at all . In strong light I can hardly see a blemish (no) surface marks\scuffs (any that could possibly be seen would be sleeve removal only) I cant see any! (no) needle scratches at least (no) (none) audio sounding even between tracks and background noise is minimal superbe awesome audioThis played through absolutely awesome throughout with (no) noticable clicks or pops extreemely minimal background noise that i heard at all !!(very) light static crackle (not) consistant throughout the audio!!! !!!!!Audio is rated at the top!!!! This will be hard to surpass!!!!

side 2. Visually graded Excellent\ excellent plus (shdw1) Audio graded excellent!  The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable!  Plays through cristal clear and vibrant  through out (no) grooveware or that this has been overplayed at all . In strong light there are (very) few surface marks\scuffs mainly only sleeve removal evident angled in light. It is very very hard to see any marks at all! Visually I can't see any needle scratches at least even between tracks and silent places (in which there are many) background noise is minimal superbe awesome audioThis played through absolutely awesome throughout with (no) noticable loud clicks or pops extreemely minimal background noise that i heard at all !!(very) light static crackle (not) consistant throughout the audio!!! !!!Please note! I heard some\perhapes a handful of static ticks  (in fact four!) during the 1st quiet track ''Set The Controlls For the heart of the Sun'' and the odd intermitant tick here and there but nothing in my opinion that spoilt the overall audio experiance! !!Audio is rated at the top!!!! This will be hard to surpass!!!!

side 3. (shdw2.) graded  Excellent plus  The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable!  Plays through cristal clear and vibrant  through out (no) grooveware or that this has been overplayed at all . In strong light there are very few surface marks\scuffs It is very very hard to see any at all! (no) deep needle scratches at least (no) (none) audio sounding even between tracks and background noise is minimal superbe awesome audioThis played through absolutely awesome throughout with (no) noticable clicks or pops very minimal background noise that i heard at all  !!(very) light static crackle (not) consistant throughout the audio!!! !!!!!Audio is rated at the top!!!! This will be hard to surpass!!!!

side 4. Visually graded as Excellent\excellent plus(shdw2) Audio graded as excellent plus!  The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable!  Plays through cristal clear and vibrant  through out (no) grooveware or that this has been overplayed at all . In strong light there are very few surface marks\scuffs that can possibly be seen. It is very very hard to see any at all! (no) needle scratches at least (no) (none) audio sounding even between tracks and background noise is minimal superbe awesome audioThis played through absolutely awesome throughout with (no) noticable loud clicks or pops very minimal background noise that i heard at all !!(very) light static crackle (not) consistant throughout the audio!!! !!!!!Audio is rated at the top!!!! This will be hard to surpass!!!!

To sum up the audio! Any who know this album would appreciate that there are many many quiet places during the play. The audio quality is truly awesome all on all four sides with no distortion and is clear and very very vibrant with superbe seperation! Static ticks and crackle can be heard in some quiet places not consistant through out the audio! having said that this is the best that i have heard of this pressing in general absolutely stunning audio quality throughout!!RATED AT THE TOP!! 

Please note! I always add this disclaimer! I have given my honest opinion on the audio quality as I hear it! I would class myself as highly critical! Please alow for some light static crackle (not consistant throughout the audio) Please remember that these  are genuine 39 year old vinyls that would have originally been played on a 39 year old system!!!

An important note! These vinyls have been stored in a case laying dormant for at least 25 years or more! These would benefit from a constant clean before each play! Build up of dirt and dust in the grooves cause static crackle and from my personal experiance a constant clean reduces this and greatly enhances the audio quality!!!!!

The Labels

These feature the original  two tone green Harvest labels (emit) the EMI logo (only 1st press) important note! The track on side 4. ''GRAND VISAR'' is misspelt ''GAND VISAR'' This will only be found on the very earlist ever 1st pressings (later this was corrected!!!!! Very very rare and collectable!!! Limited spidering can be seen angled to the light! This has not been overplayed at all! Little if no spindleware the holes are perfetly round! Superbe examples!!

The record Sleeves

These are the original plain white! (NO)  splits or tares just light general creasing with age THESE ARE THE ORIGINALS with patent nos.1.125,555 and ''Made In Great Britain'' 

The Cover

This is the original 1st press E.DAY & CO  laminated front Gatefold cover! Later press were made by Garrod & Lofthouse! Super glossy laminate with no real marks! There are no splits or tares no nasty hand writing!!! very  minimal general creases and the lightest of storage ware to the corners indeed!Ant ringware can only be seen angled to the light! (minimal)  A SUPERBE EXAMPLE 39 YEARS OLD!!! Superbe spine! (no) splits or tares! the writing can clearly be seen at the spine! Must be at least Excellent!

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. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 800 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!!!!!!!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SO PLEASE BID WITH TOTAL CONFIDANCE!!!!

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Please note! All items are now despatched by signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!!!!!

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement!!!!!!

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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