THE WHO Who's Next LP ORIG UK 1971 Track 1ST PRESSING MG 12888 NMINT

	£		97
	$		129

THE WHO
''WHO'S NEXT''

Who's Next is the fifth studio album by English rock band The Who, released on 14 August 1971. Its origins lie in an abortive multi-media rock opera written by chief songwriter Pete Townshend called Lifehouse. The album was commercially and critically successful, and became the only one by the group to top the UK charts.

An all time CLASSIC must have in any Vinyl Collection!

This is the Original 1st UK Pressing of this album from 1971.

I have never come across a better copy than this.

ORIGINAL 1ST U.K. STEREO PRESSING 11TH SEPTEMBER 1971
ON MATT TEXTURED TRACK DELUXE 2408 102
MG 12888 SCRIBED ON SIDE 1 - SIDE 2 BLANK
 1ST ISSUE HEAD HUNTERS SLEEVE

RECORD MATRIX NUMBERS
MATRIX 2408 102 A//1  2408 102 B//2
RUN-OUT GROOVES HAVE MG 12888 SCRIBED ON SIDE 1
SIDE 2 BLANK AND DOES NOT HAVE 'BILBO'
(THIS PLACES THIS 1ST PRESSING AHEAD OF PRESSING SEQUENCE THAT HAD BOTH OR JUST BILBO)

RECORD LABELS
TRACK MATT BLACK LABELS
ST33 3 O'CLOCK

RECORD COVER
1ST ISSUE MACNEILL PRESS LTD COVER
UNIQUE SPINE SHAPE WITH PLEATED ENDS

SIDE 1
BABA O'RILEY
BARGAIN
LOVE AIN'T FOR KEEPING
MY WIFE
SONG IS OVER

SIDE 2
GETTING IN TUNE
GOING MOBILE
BEHIND BLUE EYES
WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN

CONDITION

I am incredibly fussy when it comes to condition and have invested much time and money in pursuit of perfection when collecting treasured titles, often upgrading at huge cost just to get that perfect copy. I will always be 100% honest and try to mention everything however small because I know that you as a serious collector demand the same. I know only full well the dissappointment and time wasting of dealing with sellers who mislead when it comes to condition. I trust my grading below will answer most questions put please feel free to contact me if you need anything else.

RECORD
RECORD CONDITION : NEAR MINT
RECORD CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Plays like a Mint Record.

RECORD LABELS
RECORD LABEL CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD LABEL CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Spindle hole marks indicate 1-2 plays.

RECORD PAPER SLEEVE
RECORD PAPER SLEEVE CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD PAPER SLEEVE CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Original Head Hunters Sleeve.

RECORD COVER
RECORD COVER CONDITION: EXCELLENT/NEAR MINT
RECORD COVER CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 8.5
Uncommon in this condition.
Just minor surface and edge wear.

This is a treasure in any collection and a rare opportunity to acquire!

PACKAGING/SHIPPING INFORMATION

This is from my own personal collection put together over the last 40 years.
All my records are stored upright with the records removed from their original inner sleeve and put into a new white sleeve which is then put into a stiff white protective card sleeve, this saves wear on the original inner record sleeve and prevents ringwear. The record cover is then carefully put into a heavyweight plastic sleeve. This is how they will be delivered to you and will be sent in strong and secure packaging to ensure they arrive with you in the same condition as they leave me.

U.K. Items of value greater than £50 (including shipping) must be sent Special Delivery as Royal Mail Signed For only includes compensation up to £50 so please wait for me to invoice after the auction close or alternatively select the Special Delivery option.

Non U.K. despatch will be by Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed or UK Mail.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDDING!

Due to a forthcoming move I have no choice but to thin my collection so thIs is a very reluctant sale that is now looking for a good home!