Pink Floyd, Saucerful of Secrets * SUPERB EX CONDITION * UK 1st PRESS * MONO *

	£		212
	$		281

Pink Floyd - A Saucerful of Secrets 
I am pleased to offer for sale this exceptional 'day of release' example of Pink Floyd's second studio album: A Saucerful of Secrets.
As is shown below, the album features all the signs of a true UK first pressing. In any audio format this is rare, but to find a MONO copy such as this for sale in such fantastic condition is not often seen! 
Album Details:
Serial number: SX 6258
Matrix number: XAX 3633 - 1 / XAX 3634 - 1
Mother & stamper codes: 1 M / 1 A
Vinyl Weight: 146g 
The matrix numbers inform us that the vinyl is a UK MONO first pressing. The mother & stampers codes suggest that the record was in the first 1200 or so to be pressed. Over time, pressing plates degrade and the audio reproduction of records produced from them deteriorates. However, an album produced as early on in the production cycle as this features a clarity of reproduction that is very difficult to improve upon. Take a listen yourself below!
The labels are the first variant with blue Columbia logo, silver text and Lupus Music Ltd. publishers credit for A1, A4, B1 & B2.
The sleeve is the first variant identifiable by the misspelling of Gilmour, spelt Gilmore, on the rear of the cover.
Completing the album is the original 'EMI advertising' inner sleeve. 

Condition:
The condition report provided below is given 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: EXCELLENT 
Labels: EXCELLENT +
The labels are bright, clean and without writing. Only very light spindle wear is evident to either side.
Visual: EXCELLENT
The record retains superb deep-gloss playing surfaces. In bright daylight a single feel-able mark is noticeable towards the end of the title track, 'A Saucerful of Secrets'. Under the glare of a halogen desk lamp wispy paper hairline marks can be seen alongside an iridescent rainbow sheen.   Sound Quality: EXCELLENT 
Please use the eBay internet site to enjoy the audio clips. The eBay app does not facilitate playback.
Side 1: EXCELLENT +

Side 2: EXCELLENT -

As can be heard in the audio clips, the heavy weight mono pressing sounds fantastic. Both lead-ins are quiet. Minimal static can be heard in between tracks. Several light pops can be heard towards the end of S2T1: A Saucerful of Secrets. Other than this, the audio to both sides is a strong EX+. A really strong example.

Sleeve: EXCELLENT
The sleeve looks superb! The front retains the original lustre and the cover art maintains bright colours. The reverse is remarkably clean. The flip-backs are clean and show only very minor laminate lift. There is a short laminate crease that is noticeable to the top-left-hand corner of the front cover. 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. 
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. 
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