THE DOORS WAITING FOR THE SUN 1st Stereo Pressing 1968 + Rare Press Cutting
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THE DOORS WAITING FOR THE SUN First U.K. Pressing
Matrix EKS 74024A SON EKS 74024B SON
Catalogue number EKS 74024 Originally released 1968
Overall condition is EXCELLENT
Sleeve EXCELLENT The unlaminated gatefold sleeve has some very light wear to some corners but otherwise is in very good condition with the colours still very bright there isn’t any writing, taping or stickers.
Inside EXCELLENT- Slight rubbing of black ink from surround of lizard picture to white space on other side - see photo
Spine EXCELLENT There’s only minimal edge wear and the spine is firm and totally legible but has some very slight creasing. I will also include the original plastic outer that I bought with it, although it is starting to split slightly at the top, it still fits tightly and has successfully kept the dust off for all these years
Record EXCELLENT It’s pressed on heavyweight vinyl The record itself is clean and glossy and the disc retains its deep, black vinyl sheen. It has the slightest of distortion but lays almost flat on the turntable and plays well without the needle sticking or jumping even though my tracking is only 1.5 grams.
Labels EXCELLENT The labels show some minimal signs of use, have no writing and are clean with minimal spindle marking.
Audio Quality EXCELLENT It plays really well apart from some very slight, almost unnoticeable vinyl hiss and crackle between tracks and some quieter passages, which doesn’t detract from the overall sound, which is still amazing; although deep cleaning would probably remove them. Until 1970 I only ever played my albums on a Garrard Sp25 Mk11 with a Sonotone 9TAHC cartridge and from 1970 onwards on a Pioneer PL12D with a Shure N75 ED-T2 cartridge and stylus, tracking at 1.5 grams which I continue to use today – although the stylus has been replaced regularly. Since 1970 all my records have been played on a Pioneer PL12D with a Shure N75 ED-T2 cartridge and stylus, tracking at 1.5 grams which I continue to use today – although the stylus has been replaced regularly
Summary: this ICONIC, progressive rock masterwork album is a lovely piece of genuine memorabilia from a bygone time that changed the world, as well as the way that music is made, and would grace any collection. If you haven’t heard it on vinyl this could be for you. It certainly doesn’t sound 51 years old.
I’m not a dealer of any sort, but am just downsizing and having to clear things out and trying to survive on a poxy pension. Good luck with your bidding and feel free to ask any question.
PRESS CUTTING I’m also including a press cutting from Melody Maker from the same year that I found tucked in behind the album. I think it is very rare, as I’ve never seen it referred to in books or on the web.
Please note, there are certain countries I WILL NOT SELL OR POST TO (see below). PLease don’t waste your time and mine by bidding!
A Word About Payment and Postage Sorry but I accept Paypal only and it will be posted as soon as payment has cleared, which must be paid within 24hours of the end of the auction. This may seem harsh but I’m fed up with time wasters!
I use 12" Vinyl LP Record Cruciform postal mailers and protect them with an additional layer of bubblewrap. In the UK I use Royal Mail Signed For. If you require some other form of postage/delivery, I’m more than happy providing you meet the extra costs. If you are outside the UK, I will use Ebay’s own service.
Record Collector grading system used
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
As well as the above grades, Near Mint is often used as well; this is really for a record that appears new but is known to have been played because the label has light spindle marks or because it has come from a previous owner and is assumed to have been played by them. For records which appear to fall between the accepted grades, + and - are also often added to the grading.
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