THE ZOMBIES Begin Here LP Mono Decca 1965 UK 1st Press

	£		611
	$		810

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I've collected 50's, 60's, and early 70's records of almost every genre - Psych, Prog, Psychedelic Funk, Soul, Rhythm 'n' Blues, Pop, Folk, Garage, Acid, Freakbeat, Rock, Jazz e.t.c and everything in between for all my life!!! Obviously, 90%+ of the LP's i've ever gotten hold of are completely trashed from the hard living ways and the rock 'n' roll, drug and booze fuelled debauchery of all the wild parties of the times, but the golden 10%? Reluctantly, i've decided to offer them to all of you serious record collectors out there!!! I'm currently trying to set up a record label so unfortunately personal sacrifices have to be made when it comes to my collection, resulting in GREAT benefits for all you shrewd bidders and serious connosieurs of TRUE solid gold music history out there!!! Make no mistake, i'll try my best to consistently offer some of the VERY BEST records available on ebay, many which have taken me YEARS to find!!!

I aim to put a weekly batch up (time permitting) every wednesday, all timed to end 10 days later on saturday night. I'll only ever offer THE BEST, MOST AMAZING, MOST IMPORTANT, VERY RAREST UK 1ST PRESS ORIGINAL RELEASE RECORDS i've got!!! I won't insult you with later 2nd pressings unless they are of exceptional quality and rarity. I'm sure you love good music as much as me, especially when it's a 1st Press LP, direct from the master tape, as the musicians intended it to be heard (none of this "digitally remastered", weak reissued, remixed rubbish from hired hands with one eye on the mixing desk and the other on the clock! If these session men really knew how genius should sound, surely they would've been geniuses themselves?! There will only ever be one Hendrix, and that's just a tiny example).

I try to be one of the best sellers on ebay and would like to thank all of you potential bidders for your support and taste in music!!! I strictly grade all LP's I list, visually and sonically using the UK RRPG standards as customer satisfaction is highly important to me, and i'll always do my very best not to let you down. Be sure to add me to your favourite sellers list and check my auctions frequently as i'll be listing some gems that you just WON'T want to miss out on!!!

I think that's everything, so let the auction commence!!!

Title :  The Zombies - Begin Here

Label & year : Original Decca LK 4679 LP , UK Mono 1965 IMPOSSIBLY RARE 1st Press!!! One of the VERY RAREST 60's LP's of all time!!! A classic debut from one of the best bands to ever walk the earth!!!

THIS IS IN ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CONDITION!!! IT'S ONLY EVER BEEN PLAYED ONCE!!! THIS COULD VERY EASILY BE THE VERY BEST LEFT IN EXISTENCE!!! IT'S PHENOMENAL!!!

Matrix's : Side A : ARL-6709-1A , Side B : ARL-6710-1A

About : Ultra Rare Original 1965 UK 1st Press!!! This MASSIVELY RARE LP initially sold barely anything (LP's were also really expensive to most people back then!!!) and therefore had a very small run, and is INCREDIBLY HARD TO FIND, especially in this condition!!! AN absolute classic LP from this incredible band!!! An astonishing album that really DESERVES to be in EVERY serious 60's / 70's record collection!!! Don't miss out on this MEGA RARE LP!!! If you like good music, bid now!!!

The LP :

Labels : 

Classic UK 1st Press red ridged Decca labels!!! Both sides are OUTSTANDING with NO signs of age, NO graffiti, NO writing, NO tears, NO nothing whatsoever!!! Just has literally ONE impossibly feint spindle mark on each side which suggests that prior to my undetectable test play, this had only EVER been played just once before!!! IMPOSSIBLE for a 43 year old record!!! Must grade overall at least as Near Mint!!!

Record : Visual - 

Spectacular Original UK 1964 1st Press Vinyl!!! Nice bright, clean and shiny as if it was just pressed!!! Fantastic jet black mirror like surfaces, it looks ASTONISHING with NO nasty marks, NO scuffs, NO scratches, NO fingerprints, and NO groovewear whatsoever!!! The only possible blemishes off TRUE perfection are just possibly two or three ULTRA light, wispy sleeve traces (only visible in mega strong angled light) from where it has sat or been removed from it's cover over the years!!! Of course, these ULTRA light blemishes don't interfere with play AT ALL!!! Most wouldn't/couldn't even mention them!!! UNBELIEVABLE for a record of this age and rarity!!! Virtually AS NEW!!! (and I bet most new records don't even look as amazing as this!!!) Must grade overall visually at least as Near Mint!!! (graded STRICTLY to the UK RRPG standards, not overgraded AT ALL!!! Customer satisfaction is of 100% importance to me!!!)   Record : Audio -    Thankfully, it plays PERFECTLY with fantastic mono blast and clarity!!! It really sounds incredible with NO hops, pops, distortion, sticks, or clicks!!! Only like ALL records has maybe the MEREST TOUCH of low level static in few and far between places such as on the run in grooves, but that's about it!!! It really is THE SOUND OF A MINT RECORD!!! You simply CAN'T find one that could possibly sound better!!! The music is TRULY crystal clear - It really does play with a CD-like near 100% black silence but with that depth, warmth, bass and clarity you can only get from a UK 1st Press vinyl!!! EVEN the quiet sections!!! Absolutely ESSENTIAL!!! UNHEARD OF for a record of this age and rarity!!! Must grade overall audiably at least as Mint minus (to be safe)!!! (graded STRICTLY to the UK RRPG standards, not trashed or overgraded AT ALL!!! Customer satisfaction is of 100% importance to me)   Sleeve : 

Original UK 1st press front laminated Robert Stace sleeve complete with original inner!!! IMPOSSIBLE to find this sleeve in anything approaching a good condition - most are spent, torn, worn, and stained due to age and the lifestyles of the buyers of this particular LP!!! This one is NOT, and looks INCREDIBLE, especially considering the nature of these fragile sleeves!!! NO tears, NO stains, NO half moon OR laminate creasing, NO seam wear whatsoever, NO dulling to the bright white colour (UNHEARD OF for this sleeve!!!), NO ringwear, NO splits, NO bad marks AT ALL, and still ULTRA strong and solid after all these years!!! Only has some TRULY minimal signs of ageing such as literally just one or two ultra light creases along the spine (absolutely tiny - i've never seen a Decca sleeve without them!!!), the very SLIGHTEST signs of creaming to the very very edges on the unlaminated 100% stain-free snow white back (it's SO close to new, it's unreal!!!), and possibly the vaguest hint of a record imprint (though I feel i'm being ULTRA harsh here)!!! And that's truly about it!!! An OUTSTANDING, MAGNIFICENT shop condition sleeve (and I bet many sold as new wouldn't come close to this UNBELIEVABLE example!!!), and a TRUE impossibility to find one as utterly PHENOMENAL as this - most have been virtually destroyed or are just about being held together, but not this one!!! This is EASILY the best i've EVER seen and will ever see!!! It remains ultra strong, solid, unsplit, unspoilt, unstained, and even the spine remains ultra strong, solid, unsplit, and 100% readable!!! SURELY THE VERY BEST LEFT IN EXISTENCE!!! AS CLOSE TO NEW AS YOU WILL EVER FIND!!! Must grade overall at the very very least as Excellent++++, if not Near Mint!!! (graded STRICTLY to the UK RRPG standards, not trashed or overgraded AT ALL!!! Customer satisfaction is of 100% importance to me)

Summary : A genuinely PHENOMENAL time-capsule example of this 43 year old INCREDIBLY RARE classic Mono 1st Press LP!!! Hard to find in ANY condition, but simply IMPOSSIBLY RARE TO FIND ONE AS TRULY MAGNIFICENT AS THIS!!! YOU WILL NEVER GET THE CHANCE AGAIN, so don't miss out on this scarce opportunity to own a true piece of 60's/70's music history!!! Bid now!!!

Please take a look at all my other auctions for many other ultra rare classic LPs, and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thanks again for looking, it's truly appreciated!! Cheers!!!

I've realized that most countries have their own unique grading system. I base mine strictly on the UK RRPG grading system (occasionally with a + or a - to indicate the higher and lower ends of the grade, though I only use these if i'm having real trouble deciding!), so please check their chart for further clarity if you are unsure of what my grades mean. As a general rule, a mint record will be 100% perfect, an excellent record will be in fantastic clean condition with the occasional mild mark and minor use from the years, and a very good record will have noticeable, yet light visual markings and obvious signs of age and use, but will still remain clean with relatively light wear and will play fantastically well with plenty of life remaining in it. I very rarely offer records below the very good region unless they are of an EXCEPTIONAL rarity and playing quality...I hope this helps!

Postage and packing (UK bidders) will be £3.99 for the first item, £3.00 for every item after that. International buyers, postage is £7.99 for the first item, £3.00 for every item after that. Contact is expected to be made within 3 days, and payment usually expected within 7 days of the auction ending, otherwise you may lost priority over the item and it may be relisted e.t.c. UK bidders, I accept paypal or postal orders. I will reluctantly accept cheques, although they will take at least a week to clear. That is why I prefer the other methods, as it means I can get your item to you faster. International bidders, I can only accept Paypal, IMO, or Bank Transfer! I only accept £’s. Unfortunately, I can’t accept any other internet payment other than paypal. 

Please just ask if you have any questions or if you require further information. The photos below are of the genuine item, apologies for the occasional blurryness or glare from the light in some of them. If you would like further pictures or details, please ask. 

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All my auctions usually start from a bare minimum price, so there is always plenty of opportunity for a bargain!

Please check my other auctions for many more of the rarest, most awesome Vinyl Record items ever!!!

Thanks for your time, happy bidding!