Pink Floyd, Piper at The Gates of Dawn * UK 1st PRESS * STEREO * EARLY STAMPERS
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Pink Floyd - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
I am pleased to offer for sale this exceptional 'day of release' copy of Pink Floyd's debut album: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.
As is shown below, the album features all the signs of a true UK first pressing. Although not perfect, the album is an extremely original example that has years of enjoyment left to provide.
Background:
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is widely recognised as a seminal piece of music in the UK's burgeoning psychedelic scene of the 1960s and would influence musicians both sides of the Atlantic. The album is the only Floyd record to be produced entirely under the leadership of Syd Barrett and which does not feature any input from David Gilmour.
EMI signed The Pink Floyd in January of 1967 following several years of growing success in London's underground music scene. The band gained notoriety for, amongst other things, coupling psychedelic light shows with the improvisational lead guitar of Syd Barrett. Unsure how this would translate onto an album in the recording studio, EMI gave the band free rein to record whatever they wanted. The result is an album that fuses whimsical poetic verse, heard in 'Bike', with mammoth guitar solos such as those in 'Interstellar Overdrive'.
Album Details:
Serial number: SCX 6157
Matrix number: YAX 3419 - 2 / YAX 3420 - 1
Mother & stamper codes: 1 R / 1 A
Vinyl Weight: 146g
The matrix numbers inform us that the vinyl is a UK STEREO first pressing. The mother & stampers codes suggest that the record was in the first 1000 or so to be pressed.
The labels are the first variant with blue Columbia logo and Sans Serif Font.
The sleeve is the second variant identifiable by the presence of the text "File under Popular: POP GROUPS" to the top right hand corner of the rear. Other variants did not have this text.
Completing the album is the original 'EMI advertising' inner sleeve.
Condition:
The condition report provided below is provided as a guide only. I include high-quality, comprehensive photographs as well as a complete audio recording in my listings to enable you to make an informed decision on the condition of this record yourself. Please use a desktop PC/laptop and make use of the zoom function to inspect the photographs closely.
Vinyl: VERY GOOD +
Labels: VERY GOOD +
The labels are bright, clean and without writing. Light spindle wear is evident to both sides.
Visual: VERY GOOD +
The vinyl surface retains deep-gloss playing surfaces. In bright daylight a number of light surface marks are present. A single light, but just feel-able, mark is present to side 1.
Sound Quality: VERY GOOD +
Please use the eBay internet site to enjoy the audio clips. The eBay app does not facilitate playback.
Side 1:
Side 2:
As can be heard in the audio clips, the heavy weight vinyl sounds great. Both sides have been played and enjoyed. A couple of light pops can be heard during the lead-ins to both sides and there is subtle noise in between tracks. Generally, this doesn't bleed into tracks. There are no obtrusive pops during songs, no skips and no sticks. Certainly not perfect but still a very enjoyable listen.
Sleeve: VERY GOOD +
The sleeve looks great! The laminate retains the original lustre. The cover art is bright and vibrant. There is a laminate crease to the top right hand corner. The reverse is clean. The flip-backs are clean and damage free. The opening edges are without wear. The top and bottom edges are without wear. A really strong example.
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT -
The original inner sleeve is in great condition. It has a short seam-split to the bottom edge.
Additional Details:
Before the audio test, the vinyl was cleaned first by an Okki Nokki vacuum cleaner (using L'art du Son cleaning solution) and then an Audio Desk ultrasonic cleaner.
After cleaning, the vinyl is housed inside a brand new mobile fidelity anti-static inner sleeve.
The vinyl will be packaged outside of the sleeve, both of which are stored inside an archival quality polypropylene outer sleeve.
The record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.
Please see my other listings for more Floyd rarities.
Bidders with less than ten feedback please get in touch before bidding otherwise your bid will be removed.
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