TONY ASHTON & JON LORD FIRST OF THE BIG BANDS 1st A1 Press UK LP Deep Purple

	£		27
	$		36

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

TONY ASHTON & JON LORD

'FIRST OF THE BIG BANDS'

1st PRESS 1974 VINYL with RARE EARLIEST 1G MOTHER STAMPERS!

AND A HANDFUL OF VERY CAREFUL PLAYS ONLY

Released 1974

Label    PURPLE EMI  TPS 3507

Matrix        TPS3507 A-1U  Stamper: 1 G     GOOD LORD ITS ASHTON

                  TPS3507 B-1U  Stamper: 1 G   PORKY & TONY

THE VINYL   EX+  

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized A1U B1U  UK VINYL pressing with the 1G mother stampers.

YOU CANNOT GET AN EARLIER PRESS THAN THIS!

 - Stored from new this LP has seen possibly a HANDFUL of plays only, and remains in SUPERB condition everywhere.

This  pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is virtually no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

There are a few light whisp lines,and a couple of tiny hairlines on each side. 

SURPLUS WAX AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE

A COUPLE OF TINY SPINDLE SKATE LINES ONLY

Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard nothing bar the tiniest of lead in static in the dead grooves & the occasional static pop in a few spots..a professional hoover cleaner could remedy this...! THE WHOLE LP IS A FANTASTIC LISTEN.

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX STRONG  

Correct FLAT MATT  first UK issued earliest sleeve   WITH  TITLES ON TOP & SPINE

Printer credit: GARROD & LOFTHOUSE

 This is in SUPER condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean. MOST COPIES we see are always worn and suffer terrible ring wear.. and scuffing

The edges are all super clean with a few traces of rub on each edge, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

A couple of light spider lines here and there on the edges - & some light ring press ..

one light thumb crease on the bottom edge & one small tip dink on the spine

the lightest of tip rub &  a few spider lines over the edge of the spine.

The  spine edge - albeit tiny!!  is totally unmarked -

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition -just a couple of tiny feather spots.

We cannot add any more than this! a rare sleeve to find at all..this is a cracker!

THE INNER SLEEVE   EX+

PAT PRINTED PAPER  ORIGINAL  ..No tears or splits, some light discolour.

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)