Rolling Stones Let It Bleed 1st UK 1A - 1-1 MONO
£
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Description
The Rolling Stones
Let It Bleed
LK5025 original MONO release 1969
Open Red Decca label format in near mint condition . Only one or two spider lines visible . Silver text projects prominently with NO peeling ,NO crusting ,NO rips ,NO tears ,NO spindle wear…Stunning record labels seldom found on this normally heavily played mono classic.
Matrices XARL 9364.P-2A with the earliest MOTHER stampers 1 / D U with J T tax code
XARL 9363.P-1A with earliest MOTHER stampers 1 / U C with rare tax code again on run offs J T
This information confirms the earliest very first pressing of this magnificent Stones’ release. To locate the earliest Mother stampers on BOTH sides is quite phenomenal and extremely scarce.
Vinyl
Thick quality press with a stunning appearance . Highly polished, glass like surfaces are breathtaking, with the very odd light surface mark disappearing under a staggering sheen. This vinyl has had a minimal playing history and has been handled only a few times. Previous owner admitted that it was hardly played, so rare to locate like this, as most of these first pressings were heavily played, resulting in massive groove wear and surface damage. This vinyl is remarkable as it appears to have been played three , possibly four times during its long life!?
First issue stickered sleeve. Many album covers have had their sticker removed but this one is in excellent order with no surface damage and its contours are perfect. Ex + with unfaded ,black coloration .
Album cover first and earliest issue Upton Printing Group, with peep hole on reverse to indicate mono/stereo recording. NO edge wear visible. Hardly any feathering to opening edge . Ultra clean with the slightest of age staining down vertical edge though this could be part of the cover ! Spine is square and solid clearly showing title and is near perfect. Laminate on front face is so tight with no peeling or lifting visible. The lightest of creasing towards the edges and the tiniest of corner scuffs , hardly noticeable . One of the best album first issue sleeves ever viewed and is graded a solid Ex + ! No rips or tears. No surface damage. The laminated front face gives a deep glossy sheen and conveys a superb presentation to this fantastic album release.
Inner red sleeve with printed lyrics in excellent order . One age spot to authenticate this vintage press with NO seam splits. Shows the impression of the vinyl but no rips or tears and a wonderful exhibit of this sleeve .
POSTER
Would not be complete without this highly collectable addition which is a genuine first issue poster , matt and very delicate paper manufacture. No rips or tears and in excellent condition. A little creasing along the outer edges but another beautiful addition to this first UK pressing. Now beginning to be very elusive and is highly valuable in its own right. Hardly handled owing to its sharp folds and hardly seen the light of day. Coloration strong and unfaded . Kept inside the album cover and in excellent condition. Most are found missing so this item is highly valued .
Audio
Absolutely unbelievable .Tones are so exquisite and at times the clarity of the channels are truly remarkable .The monotone perspective operates in sensational style, each tone delivered with a profound depth and a razor sharp edge .The audio was graded on my Project turntable on a high volume and the sound from this vinyl is virtually faultless. There is only one blip on sound and must be pointed out to you. Last track on side 2, there is the tiniest 1mm (hardly visible) scratch which causes a repetitive click (approx 25 revs) throughout the introduction of this track , otherwise the audio is excellent and virtually faultless !!!!. In fact, I have not heard better aural deliveries of the title track ,Let It Bleed and Midnight Rambler. Truly phenomenal aural delivery!
I doubt whether one will locate a better exhibit of this monumental Stones’ classic. Great start to the New Year if you can win this auction.
A simply stunning example ! Not to be missed.
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