ROLLING STONES THROUGH THE PAST DARKLY 1ST UK PRES MONO

	£		80
	$		105

THE ROLLING STONES ''THROUGH THE PAST DARKLY (Big Hits Vol. 2) UK PRESSING CAT NO. LK 5019 (MONO) VERY RARE ORIGINAL 1st UK PRESSING UNBOXED DECCA LABELS (VERY RARE TO FIND IN MONO)  ORIGINAL GARROD & LOFTHOUSE HEXAGINAL COVER & COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL MONO INNER SLEEVE!!!  MEGA RARE TO FIND COLLECTABLE AND SOUGHT AFTER LIKE THIS!!! LOOK ''1'' ''A'' STAMPERS BOTHE SIDES!! (VERY EARLY)makes all the difference for the best audio quality!!!

Please note! This is listed for its rarety rather than for its condition! There is general ware and tare and this vinyl has been played, but haveing said that the amaizing thing is that the audio is super clear and very vibrant! (only found on the earliest mono pressings with this album) There are the odd click or pop but I only really noticed them in two tracks only and only! In my personal opinion this is very very playable indeed! Truly amaizing mono audio!, without the usual background noise or distortion that is often found with the vinyl that has been played with a poor or worn stylus!! These original 1st Mono pressings are extreemely rare to find in any condition!!! 

Through The Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2) is The Rolling Stones' second official compilation album, released in 1969 shortly following Brian Jones's departure from the group and subsequent death. The name of the album is a play on a line from the KJV translation of I Corinthians 13: "For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face: . . .", but it is more likely the Stones intended an homage to Ingmar Bergman and his 1961 film Through a Glas Darkly.

In September, Through The Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2) - dedicated to Jones - appeared with a limited edition octagonal-shaped album cover. Because their first compilation had been released in separate UK and US formats (with the Aftermath-era material appearing only on the UK edition), the American edition included hit singles from that period.

The UK tracklist included the more obscure "You Better Move On", from The Rolling Stones' self-titled 1964 debut EP and "Sittin' On A Fence", an Aftermath outtake originally released in 1967 on the US-compiled Flowers album. In addition to those songs, many tracks, notably single-only releases, were collected for the first time on a UK Rolling Stones album: "Let's Spend the Night Together", "Ruby Tuesday", "We Love You", "Dandelion" and "Honky Tonk Women"

1. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" – 3:40
   • Originally released as a single in May 1968
2. "Mother's Little Helper" – 2:45
3. "2000 Light Years from Home" – 4:45
4. "Let's Spend the Night Together" – 3:36
   • Originally released as a single in January 1967
5. "You Better Move On" (Arthur Alexander) – 2:39
   • Originally released on the 1964 EP The Rolling Stones
6. "We Love You" – 4:22
   • Originally released as a single in August 1967

1. "Street Fighting Man" – 3:15
2. "She's a Rainbow" – 4:11
3. "Ruby Tuesday" – 3:16
   • Originally released as a single in January 1967
4. "Dandelion" – 3:32
   • Originally released as a single in August 1967
5. "Sittin' on a Fence" – 3:02
   • Originally released on the American-compiled Flowers album in July 1967
6. "Honky Tonk Women" – 3:00
   • Originally released as a single in July 1969

The Vinyl

This vinyl has surface marks\scratches\scuffs.This is the heavier and thicker type of vinyl only found on the earliest pressings! I have played this track for track on a top system at loud volume! I was amazed at the vibrancy of the audio that this produces! There are some clicks and pops during the play of this vinyl  but the clarity and vibrancy doesn't let this majorly detract from the overall experiance in my opinion. Amaizingly (none) of the usual distortion from being overplayed this sounded superbe. Very playable and rare to find 1st uk pressing!  

TO SUM UP! THERE ARE SOME CLICKS\POPS BUT THE AUDIO IS VERY CLEAR AND VIBRANT ! AMAIZINGLY THIS PLAYS WITHOUT DISTORTION WHAT SO EVER!! VERY RARE FOR A 39 YEAR OLD STONES ALBUM!!

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 39 years old original vinyl (not a reissue) Please allow for the odd static tick\clicks (not) consistant through out the audio! (I only noticed this through two tracks only) Please remember:::,,  This would have been originally played on a system that is 36 years old!!!

The Matrix

side 1. ''XARL-9067-P-1A''

side 2. ''XARL-9068-P-3A''

The Mother Stampers

side1. ''1'' ''A''  (MEGA MEGA EARLIEST ''1' TO '1' STAMPERS)

side 2. ''1'' ''A'' (MEGA MEGA EARLIEST '1 TO '1' STAMPERS)

The labels

These feature the UNBOXED DECCA labels very rare to find in mono EARLIEST LABELS FOR THIS PRESSING (ONLY 1ST PRESS) Spidering can be seen (this has been played but in my opinion not over played due to the vibrancy of the audio) There is a small paint mark on side 2 only noticable angled to the light! little if no spindle ware the hole is perfectly round! 

The Record Sleeve

This is the original HEXAGINAL MONO sleeve in awesome condition (no) splits or tares! Becomiong fragile with age! Please note! The vinyl is now stored seperately from the sleeve and cover, This is how i have always stored my records!!!

The cover

This is the original 1st press GARROD & LOFTHOUSE  GATEFOLD HEXAGINAL COVER Also in awesome condition for 39 years old! Has some rubbing ware to  rubbing to the spine and there is some tape at the inner part of the spine which could be carefully removed if need be! This is the original!

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!!!!!!!

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