THE WHO - TOMMY - 1st UK PRESS 1969 A 1 1/B 1 1 - NUMBERED BOOKLET - NM/EX
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Description
Up for sale is a stunning, definitive first UK pressing of The Who’s masterpiece "Tommy", released in 1969 on the iconic Track Record label. This is not just a first press; it is a top-tier archival copy featuring the earliest matrices and the highly sought-after numbered booklet.
Technical Specifications:
Artist: The Who
Title: Tommy
Label: Track Record
Catalog Number:
613 013 (Record 1) / 613 014 (Record 2)
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Tri-fold
Country: UK (United Kingdom)
Release Date: 23 May 1969
Record Company: Polydor Records Ltd.
Printing: Printed by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd., London.
Matrix / Runout Details.
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): 613013 A//1 1
Matrix / Runout (Side 4): 613013 B//1 1
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): 613014 A//1 1
Matrix / Runout (Side 3): 613014 B//1 1
Pressing Plant: Phonodisc Ltd., Chadwell Heath.
Physical Characteristics:
Sleeve Type: Tri-fold laminated cover.
Labels: Black Track Record labels with silver text. "Made in Gt. Britain" printed at the bottom.
The "Limited Edition" Booklet
Pages: 12-page 11" x 11" lyric booklet.
Numbering: Individual machine-stamped number on the front cover of the booklet (Copy #17937).
Content: Features lyrics and illustrations by Mike McInnerney.
Cover: Original tri-fold laminated sleeve (printed by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd.).
Condition:
Vinyl: NM (Near Mint)
The records are in breathtaking condition. They retain their full factory gloss with no visible marks, very likely played only a handful of times.
Sleeve: EX(Excellent)
The fragile tri-fold laminated cover is in superb shape. The lamination is bright and shiny with minimal creasing. Spine is solid and fully readable. No splits, no writing, no stickers. Truly beautiful.
Booklet: NM (Near Mint)
The numbered booklet is crisp and clean, with no tears, stains, or signs of aging. It looks like it was kept inside the sleeve since 1969.
"Play-tested and sounds great!"
Shipping: Sent via Royal Mail Tracked 48
Dispatched within 1 business day.
Professionally packed in a dedicated record mailer with stiffeners.
The vinyl will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits during transit.
See photos for more details.
Wellcome to any questions and feel free to ask.
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