ROLLING STONES DEBUT 1st UK N/MiNt ViNyL/AuDiO ArChIvE UNBOXED DECCA BEAT 60s
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The Rolling Stones 1st UK Debut lp "The Rolling Stones" 1964
Unboxed Decca Labels Cat No. LK 4605 Original MINT ((MONO)) Audio Archive!
Perfect Stunning Near Mint Audio! Near Mint Vinyl! Barely Played Archive!
Stunning Original Laminated Front Flipback MacNeil Press Cover!
Final Upgrade Quality! Never Need To Upgrade!
Early -1A and 3A Matrix Endings!
EARLIEST "1" TO "1" Mother Stampers on side 1.
Another from my personal collection, I have owned this copy for over 40 years! The early original MacNeil Press printed, flipback cover has always been stored in a case, separated from the vinyl for protection! This is how I have always stored my records! features the early NCB in a box on the labels,, features the corrected track "I Need You Babe" on both the cover and the labels. The rarety here is the absolute stunning condition of both the cover and the vinyl, becoming so hard to find like this indeed. For me the most important thing about collecting vinyl is about the audio quality and these early UK originals in mono produce the best audio on the planet in my opinion. I have Play tested this vinyl at very loud volume on a top system a few times using a dedicated mono cartridge This vinyl is a joy to listen to, absolute stunning cristal clear and vibrant top "Loud Cut" audio throughout rarely found like this, notice that the hand claps and instruments are sharp and very vibrant on these earliest pressings and can't be found like this or on any other format available. The fact that this album looks and sounds to me like it has barely been playe much more than a handful of times only, makes all the difference! I would grade the audio at least excellent plus to near as Mint throughout! I heard no clicks ticks or pops absolutely superbe!
This copy will be hard to surpass, without any clicks, or pops (Don't take my word for it listen to the whole album in the player below) Amaizingly I heard none of the usual background crackle that is usually heard on these 50 year old Rolling Stones records. Becoming impossible to find like this! Excellent plus to very, very near mint audio on my systems!
Look mega early 1A 3A Matrix endings and the earliest possible "1" to "1" Mother stampers on side 2. Earliest for the best possible audio quality on vinyl in my opinion. Over 50 years old like this!
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The Rolling Stones are an English band whose blues, rhythm and blues and rock and roll-infused music became popular during the "British Invasion" in the early 1960s!
The band was formed in London in 1962 by Brian Jones, and eventually was led by the songwriting partnership of singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards!.
During their 1969 American tour, the Stones were introduced and have often been referred to subsequently as "The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World", and their early image of unkempt and surly youth is one that many musicians still emulate. The band have released 55 albums of original work[ and compilations, and have had 37 top-10 singles They have sold over 200 million albums worldwide!!!
On 12 July 1962 the group played its first gig at the Marquee club in London, billed as "The Rollin' Stones". The line-up was Jagger, Richards, Brian Jones, Ian Stewart on piano, Taylor on bass and Mick Avoryon drums!.
Jones intended for the band to play primarily Chicago blues, but Jagger and Richards brought the rock 'n roll of Chuck BerrY and Bo Diddley to the band After shifting formations, bassist Bill Wyman would join later that December and drummer Charlie Watts the following January and would became the Stones' long standing rhythm section In June 1963 the band released their first UK single, a cover of Berry's "Come On".
The Beatles recommended the Stones to future manager Andrew Loog Oldham, and George Harrison who encouraged Decca Records to sign the band!..
Their first EP, The Rolling Stones and album (also titled The Rolling Stones, except in the US where it was titled England's Newest Hit Makers), were comprised primarily of covers drawn from the band's live repertoire.
After signing with Decca, the Stones began touring the U.K. and Europe. On their first tour of England, the Stones were packaged with American stars including Ike and Tina Turner, Bo Diddley, The Ronettes, The Everly Brothers and Little Richard!
Side one
1. "Route 66"
2. "I Just Want to Make Love to You"
3. "Honest I Do"
4. "I Need You Baby"
5. "Now I've Got a Witness (Like Uncle Phil and Uncle Gene)"
6. "Little by Little"
Side two
7. "I'm a King Bee"
8. "Carol"
9. "Tell Me (You're Coming Back)"
10. "Can I Get a Witness"
11. "You Can Make It If You Try"
12. "Walking the Dog"
The matrix
side 1. ''XARL 6271-1A'' side 2. ''XARL 6272-3A''
The mother Stampers
side 1. ''2 D '' ''1 G'' side 2. ''1'' ''H K'' (Look Earlist "1" TO "1" Stampers side 2 )
"KT" tax code stamped on the run off grooves on both sides!
THE VINYL
This is the original and heavier and thicker \ deeper grooved type of vinyl only found on these early pressings! Later press were much more flimsier and less robust.
On initial visual inspection the vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and still retains its original sheen from new and looks lovely, On close inspection when looking under a very strong light I find it hard to even see a blemish, I can't see any needle scratches at least nothing that would cause any clicks or pops any marks that possibly could be seen would be sleeve removal only. Importantly I can see (no) deep needle or audio sounding marks that would cause loud annoying constant clicks or pops at all!
The audio quality
I have played this vinyl track for track four times at very loud volume prior to listing, on a top system, importantly using a dedicated mono cartridge. In my opinion it is obvious to me that visualy and audibly from the moment that the needle hits the playing surface that this vinyl has barely ever been played at all the audio is clear sharp and very vibrant through out! I heard no clicks or pops during the audio and even in between tracks this was lovely and quiet.
The audio is awesome crystal clear and vibrant through out! Please note! With (no) signs of distortion or any signs of grooveware! The first thing to note is that this plays beautifully, and I never heard any background crackle or distortion at all during the audio, one of the most vibrant sounding vinyls of this pressing that I have heard, such as real pleasure to play, I really wanted to play and play this album over and over again and I noticed how clear the instruments sounded and hand claps were also clear, very nice to hear like this!. So rare for a stones vinyl that is 50 years old! Please note This audio is clear and vibrant all the way through! Please look at my completed listing of records that i have sold of this calaber and you will see that i normally get it right! THOSE WHO KNOW ABOUT THE RECORDS THAT I LIST WOULD KNOW THAT MY PRIME INTEREST IS THE AUDIO QUALITY IT IS MY OPINION AFTER PLAYING THIS ALBUM A FEW TIMES THE AUDIO IS GRADED AT THE TOP! Please note these earliest pressings are cut at a louder volume than later pressings that I have heard, in my opinion a much more enjoyable experience! Please take the time to listen to the complete album in the player below, digitally recorded and is much more unforgiving than analogue systems but a good way to hear any imperfections in my opinion! I would grade the audio at least excellent plus to near as mint on my systems!
Please note! I always add this disclaimer! I have given my honest opinion when describing the audio quality of this album and those who know the listings and vinyls that i sell my prime interest is the audio quality! Please allow for the odd isolated static not consistent through out the audio! This is a genuine (not) reissue vinyl that is 50 years old and would have been played on a system that is 50 years old!
Please note, this album has been stored in a case laying dormant for at least 45 years or more. A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves causes static\ crackle. A constant clean before each play is recommended. This will reduce any static and will enhance the audio quality. Points to note, I notice debrit on the playing surface after play so this will need cleaning before each play which will further enhance this audio quality.
The labels
These feature the unboxed decca logo (only 1st press) Also these feature the familiar Decca circular groove! Early press, features NCB on the labels the kt tax stamper is also featured on the labels and the run off grooves (only earliest press) these are in superb condition. I can barely see two or three spider marks on each side of the vinyl, indicating that this has barely been played in my opinion. ''Made In England'' text is featured J.T. tax code featured on the run off grooves! (UK pressing)!
The cover
This is the 1st issue UK laminated front only cover laminated by Clairifoil made by Celanese Limited and printed in England by MacNeil Press! ) Features the corrected track for "Mona". The cover has a glossy appearance with no splits or tears. Any ring wear or rubbing is slight with age. Very minor thumb type creases only to mention this is nice and clean and straight. The rear is exceptionally clean and any browning you would have to look for to notice. very small brown spot to mention on bottom right flip back but again not noticed unless looked for. The writing can be clearly seen at the spine I would grade this cover at excellent plus in my opinion.
The Mono Decca poly lined record sleeve
This is the original poly lined sleeve becoming fragile with age at the edges at general creasings/browning with age. very small tear noticed around the die cut area. No edge splits or tears (see photos) Original.
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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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