SAVOY BROWN DEBUT SHAKEDOWN UNBOXED DECCA N.MiNt AuDiO

	£		265
	$		351

SAVOY BROWN BLUES BAND ''SHAKEDOWN'' (DEBUT ALBUM) 1967 1st UK PRESSING  RAREST IN (((MONO)))  CAT No. LK4883  EARLIEST UNBOXED DECCA LABELS!! EARLIEST -1A , -1A MATRIX ENDINGS! LOOK! ''1'' to ''1'' MOTHER STAMPERS!! BARELY EVER PLAYED! ! VERY NEAR MINT AUDIO!! 

Another from my personal collection. 1st rarer (mono) UK pressing 1st issue Savoy Brown (Debut Album 1967) on the Unboxed Decca labels Purchased from new and initially only ever played a few times and recorded to tape Over 43 years ago,and then stored in a case for all of these years! (Importantly this has barely been played)The audio is awesome throughout, top on all frequencies, I have play tested the vinyl using a dedicated mono cartridge prior to listing, this plays through cristal clear and very vibrant without any distortion and no grooveware there are no loud clicks or pops that I heard, very near perfect on my systems. (so hard to find like this after 43 years). This album is totaly original with the original 1st issue very flimsy Robert stace printed cover in excellent condition and original poly lined, Decca record sleeve without splits or tares!. This Savoy Brown debut album is highly sought after and collectable especially in mono, in my opinion the only way to hear this album! 

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Savoy Brown, originally known as the Savoy Brown Blues Band, are a British blues band formed in 1966, in Battersea, South West London. Part of the late 1960s blues rock movement, Savoy Brown never achieved as much success in their homeland as they did in the United States, where they promoted their albums with non-stop touring!!

The band was formed and led by guitarist Kim Simmonds, whose dominating personality led to a myriad of personnel changes. Others have attributed the constant lineup adjustments to the "creative accountancy" employed by the band's manager, Harry Simmonds, brother of Kim!.

The original line-up included singer Bryce Portius, keyboardist Bob Hall, fellow guitarist Martin Stone, bassist Ray Chappell, harmonica player John O'Leary and drummer Leo Manning. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band. This line-up appeared on the band's 1967 debut album this album on offer, Shake Down, a collection of blues covers. Two albums followed in 1968, Getting to the Point, and Blue Matter!!.

In 1969 a single "Train to Nowhere" was released with a vastly different lineup, including singer Chris Youlden, who, with Simmons, took over primary songwriting duties for the band, on A Step Further that year. It was viewed by some as the last gasp of the blues scene in the United Kingdom. They developed a loyal core following in the United States, due to songs such as "I'm Tired", a driving, melodic song from the album. They were one of the bands that UK Decca (US London/Parrot) stuck with through the lean times until they started selling records (it took four or five albums until they started to sell in the U.S.) !.

While the band is still active today, touring the world and recording regularly, only Simmonds has stayed since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat!. Original member and harmonica player, John O'Leary, is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath!. Their bassists included Andy Pyle, who played with Mick Abrahams from Jethro Tull in Blodwyn Pig then later with The Kinks and Gary Moore. Andy Silvester had played with Wha-Koo and Chicken Shack. Savoy Brown also provided an outlet for the keyboardist and guitarist, Paul Raymond, who later went on to join UFO!!.

This album on offer ''Shake Down'' is the debut studio album by the British rock band Savoy Brown!!.

1. "Ain't Superstitious" – 3:25 
2. "Let Me Love You Baby" – 3:00 
3. "Black Night" – 4:47 
4. "High Rise" – 2:44 
5. "Rock Me Baby" – 2:56 
6. "I Smell Trouble" – 4:28 
7. "Pretty Woman" – 2:28 
8. "Little Girl" – 1:38 
9. "The Doormouse Rides the Rails" – 3:32 
10. "It's My Own Fault" – 4:55 
11. "Shake 'em on Down" – 6:00

The Matrix

side 1 ''ARL-7887-1A'' (Earliest ever 1st UK press only)

side 2 ''ARL- 7888-1A'' (Earliest ever 1st UK press only)

The Mother Stampers

side 1. ''1'' ''H'' (Look ''1'' to ''1'' Mothers, Earliest off the press)

side 2  ''3 C'' ''H'' (Look ''1'' to ''1'' Mothers, Earliest off the press)

The Vinyl

This is the original very thick asnd chunky slab of vinyl only found like this on the earliest pressings , these are much more robust than later pressings and feature deeper grooves on these original monos! The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of warps!! This looks awesome! on initial inspection of the playing surface this looks absolutely superbe  Still retaining its original deep glossy sheen from new!! LOOKS SUPERBE! I can barely see a blemish! Only on close scrutiny could possibly, very light whispy surface marks\scuffs be seen mainly whispy sleeve removal marks only, importantly nothing that caused any nasty constant loud clicks or pops that I could hear on my systems!!!

The Audio Quality

 I have played this through track for track as usual prior to listing, three times, at very loud volume on a top system! Importanly using a dedicated mono cartridge! The audio is truly cristal clear and very vibrant throughout,  (no) loud clicks or pops certainly (no) jumps or skips  CRISTAL CLEAR AND VIBRANT ON ALL FREQUENCIES!  This has only ever been played by me a few times only from new and has been stored in a case for the best part of 40 years or more,,  certainly not overplayed!! Unbeleivable to find like this!!! This is clear and vibrant with (no) signs of distortion or that this has been over played at all!! Please note minor isolated static crackle\ticks could be heard only at very loud volume but nothing that spoilt the overall awesome audio enjoyment and in my opinion this album will be hard to surpass  , it is important to note that this vinyl has been laying dormant in a case for over 40 years and a build up of dirt and dust in the grooves would contribute to any crackle. From my personal experiance a constant clean befor each play would reduce this and also enhance the audio quality, and it is also important to note that I could see debrit on the playing surface after play! The audio rade at least excellent plus to very near perfect in my opinion !

Please note! I always add this disclaqimer! I have given my honest opinion as usual when describing the audio quality.  Please allow for the odd isolated static crackle\ticks ! Please remember that this is an original 43 year old vinyl that has been played and would have originally been played on a 43 year old system!!

Points to note! This has been stored in a case laying dormant for at least 40 years! From my experiance this vinyl would benefit from a constant clean before each play! A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves over a period of laying dormant, produces static crackle\ticks and constant cleaning reduces this static and subsequently enhances the audio quality!

The Record Sleeve

This is the Decca poly lined sleeve has light creasing\staining with age only no splits or tares!

The labels!

These are the original unboxed DECCA ((MONO)) labels They are SUPERBEcondition!!   Amaizingly there is just a handful of spidering even  angled to the light THIS HAS ONLY BEEN PLAYED BY ME A FEW TIMES ONLY!! (no) spindle ware the hole is perfectly round! (SEE PHOTOS) ''MADE IN ENGLAND'' IS FEATURED (ONLY UK PRESS)

The Cover

This is the original 1st press\issue flimsy  laminated  front only cover (sleeve printed in England (BY ROBERT STACE) Very hard to keep or find in good condition In exceptional condition for 43 years old! No splits or tares and super glossy laminate appearence.! Please note, there are some some light laminate creases at the front top edges and corners  and ringware begining to start only seen angled to the light! very minor general storageware only  (no) nasty names written at all the rear is exceptionaly clean with minor very light maks with age only. This must be at least excellent in my opinion!

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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For Youtube Video of this album (Please Click Below)

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