Sammy UK Philips 6308136 LP 1973 12" LP Near Mint Black and Silver Prog Rock

	€		37
	$		43

The Roland Rennie Collection

Coming up for the foreseeable future, is a record collection that is quite unique. It is the personal collection of the late great Mr. Roland Rennie who was the managing director at Polydor records in the UK during the 1960's and 1970's. There are some unique records, including 7 inch singles and LP's, along with Acetates, Demo's/Promo's and Factory sample records. Most are very early issues, if not the first to be produced. All of the main Polydor artists are present, including international and UK labels connected to Polydor.

In 1950, a young man named Roland Rennie joined EMI records in Hayes, Middlesex, UK. Roland quickly grew with the company and saw its success mushroom manyfold during the late 1950's and early 1960's.

During his 12 years at EMI, he held many positions and eventually became the right hand man to EMI managing director, L.G. Wood in 1959, and was closely involved with major affiliation switches by major American firms. He oversaw the changes from British Decca to EMI and of Liberty and United records. His experience would put him in the top 6 of most knowledgeable executives in the industry at that time.

In 1962, Roland was a member of the team reponsible for the conception of the 'Stateside' label, which became the outlet in the UK and many other countries for: Scepter, Vee Jay, Diamond, Swan, Laurie; and a dozen other U.S. ensigns.

In addition, under instruction from Sir George Martin, Roland was also the person responsible for The Beatles' entrance onto the American stage, and was directly involved in negotations for them to appear on the Ed Sullivan show for the first time.

In 1965, he left EMI to take up the position of managing director at Polydor records in the UK, and directly oversaw the signings to the label of: The Who, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Bee Gees, Sonny & Cher, Wilson Pickett, Ben E King, Otis Redding, The Drifters, Joe Tex, Patti and her Belles, Don Covay, Barbara Lewis and Soloman Burke, to name but a few.

References

7th September 1963 edition of 'Billboard' magazine, page 34

26th March 1966 edition of 'Billboard' magazine, page 34.

On offer today, a near mint copy of 1973 UK stereo 12" Vinyl Lp titled "Sammy" on the 1st press black and silver Philips label.

Catalogue number: 6308 136

Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): 6308136 1Y//1▽420 113
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): 6308136 2Y//1▽420 112

Side 1 condition:

Side 1 plays through beautifully with no jumps or sticks. There is some very light background noise here and there, during quieter sections, but the quality of the vinyl still remains generally free of background noise. 9/10.

The surface and shine of the vinyl is near mint with no hairlines on the surface. 10/10

The Philips label on side 1 is in near mint condition, 9.5/10, with no evidence of surface wear and only one light spider trail around the centre hole. The text is stunning near mint with no fading.

Side 2 condition:

Side 2 plays through again beautifully with very little background noise throughout and no sticks or jumps. The transition from each song is wonderful, this is one of the reasons why we love vinyl more than any other format. 9/10.

The near mint shine and surface of the vinyl on side 2 is equal to that as described on side 1. There are no light marks or light lines and it is beautifully clean with no grease marks or dirt. 10/10

The Philips label on side 2  is in also in near mint condition, again 9.5/10. There is no discolouration or fading evident only with only one minor and small light spider trail close to the centre hole. The text remains visually strikingly bold with no obvious fading.

The inner sleeve is in excellent plus condition with no fading, no tears, no seam splits and no creasing  9/10.

The outer sleeve is in Excellent plus condition condition overall with no splits, tears or major wear. The front panel is beautifully bright and clear of grease, dirt and creases, and the spine is perfectly shaped, how it should be. The credits on the spine are also perfect. The back panel is again beautifully clean and bright and free of indentations in the laminate. There are no creases or discolouration and the track and credit listings read perfectly. There is a little bit fraying around the area if the opening pocket. 9.5/10.

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