The Who -A Quick One -1966- Reaction- Mono 593002 UK Mod Townsend Moon

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The Who -A Quick One -1966- Reaction- Mono 593002 UK Mod

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LISTEN TO BOTH SIDES IN THEIR ENTIRETY RIGHT HERE!!!

This recording comes direct from the vinyl copy you are now bidding on, straight out of my NAD amp, into my ZOOM H2 recorder, recording directly into MP3. When including these recordings for this purpose I make no audio tweaks in any way to the audio recording I have done, I do not alter the weight of the stylus, though I do use a fresh stylus, as, I'm sure we're all aware, is healthy to do anyway, very regularly!  

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The beautifully inventive follow up to their searing classic first album, and their first and only UK LP for the Reaction label. Great tracks, some classic British quirky Mod anthems, though signposts to psychedelia are evident throughout, as most albums from bands were in 1966. Great iconic cover, and a classic label... REACTION!

Record Condition:

VG- (audibly better)

Label Conditions:

G+ (due to name written)

Sleeve Condition:

VG- (would be actually quite a nice on if not for the spine- please see photos)

Inner Sleeve Condition:

VG

A 4 dotted outline blue-box style company inner with the "Made In England 106" text in the bottom right corner (would be much higher but for the 3 little nicks along the bottom edge presumably from the same incident as the spine damage- see below!)

VERY ODD THAT A RECORD OF THIS CONDITION SHOULD BE FOUND IN SUCH A GREAT CONDITION ORIGINAL COLLECTION!

Perhaps I've been spoiled by the condition of most of this collection, as usually I'd be very happy to come across any copy of this increasingly scarce album, however, due to the immaculate level of record I've grown accustomed to in this collection, this is a step down. A few audible pops are evident, due to some surface marks, though the music still stands clear and plays through fine without jumps or distortions (other than the pops already mentioned). Heaven forbid there is even writing on the labels of this LP the name of the previous owner! However in actual fact writing apart the audio reproduction is fine on this rare LP and any record from the MOD movement you might find that plays through nicely without much interference is a joy. There are general spinde marks near centre hole. A four inch stretch of the spine of the cover has been eaten by a parrot, that had free reign of the house- yes you read that correctly! Actually only takes away the very edge and not the written edge- so the spine is still legible, however a 4 inch gap is near the base of it, though this doesn't infringe on the front or back of the sleeve significantly.Other than that the shine of the laminate all over is pretty nice, a fold on the rear bottom left hand corner has caused a line of laminate bubbling across the corner and a few very small thumb crescent handling indents are present as you'd expect for generally stored record of this period. A small bubble has formed next to the spine on the rear, near the "Mono 593 002" text, but that's the only other discrepancy of note. Rather sadly without the parrot bites out of the spine this would be rather a nice copy of the sleeve!  The previous owner, as with many of the other records from this collection has very carefully tagged this record by very carefully and neatly etching his name into the dead-wax of side 2, in many of the other records up for sale in this lot this is in fact more or less the only imperfection with the discs, but it is more in keeping with this one. If I found this record in this condition on a carboot sale, it would certainly keep me excited for weeks, and it plays fine, so don't let my previous ramblings put you off, just a marked step down in condition from the other records of this lot.

Matrices/Stamper/Lacquer numbers:

Side 1:

593002 A//2    1     1     (followed by what looks like on outwardly embossed inverted "7"

Side 2:

593002 B//2    1     1     (followed by on outwardly embossed  "7")

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Photos Below,

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Side 1 label.

Side 1 surface

Side 2 label 

Side 2 surface (a few bad looking marks actually only cause a bit of interference,  but still create ticks etc.)

A//2 Matrix

B//2 matrix and a close up of one of those worse marks.

General surface condition.

Nice inner sleeve.

Front cover

The only real falling point for this otherwise very nice cover!

The rest of the spine is nice and square, crisp and legible!

Nice unworn top edge.

Lovely opening mouth

Great unworn bottom edge

The very slight (and small) laminate creases due to handling...

This record comes from an incredible collection of very early (1G1G, 1B1B etc laquer numbers) presses of some of the very sought after 60s LPs, the condition is remarkable, and the earliness of the laquers unique in my experience! I am listing this collection in it's entirety (though I would love to buy it all- I have taken nothing out!), over the next weeks, there are some things have never seen before, such as a Beatles For Sale with the central KT taxcode pressing INWARDS to the record! 1G1G Verve Zappa albums! A lot of Dylan TMOQ (The Mark Of Quality) and other 60s/70s bootlegs, the 3 Decca Birds singles (featuring amongst others Ronnie Wood), various Widespines (Sgt Peppers, Zappa's Lumpy Gravey etc), REMIX 11 copy of Beatles REVOLVER in really lovely condtion, Velvet Underground on early Verve... Please watch this space! I have been clearing out of non-record related stuff over January, but am listing back again now with avengance! Please refer to the pre-christmas sales' feedback for my pedigree of strict grading! Many thanks!

I will of course, if you aren't ENTIRELY happy with your item offer you a full refund upon a quick return of the item, in exactly the same condition I sent it out in, I wont however cover the postage costs- just in order to put off any time-wasters, I hope you understand. I do have here some REAL MEGA-RARITIES, and I understand perhaps your confidence in me might not be complete, as I haven't listed for a while, which is why I offer this offer of full re-embursment. However I am not a fan of the trend of people trying it on and asking to keep the item but want a partial re-fund, I haven't had it happen to me, and want to keep it that way, so please don't try that, I will happily offer your full winning bid money back upon the safe return of the item, and I think that's fair. 

I am very strict with my grading, having been a collector myself for many years, and I try to include as much relavent information as possible on sales, however if you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask, I will gladly resond as soon as I can.

One thing I would ask is that the winning bidders do leave feedback, as it's annoying when people overlook it.

I happily offer reductions of postage costs on multiple-items, 

I try grade using direct sunlight which shows up more than anything (hence where poss I take my photos in direct sunlight too), however living in the Pennine Hills, contrary to popular rumour it isn't sunny here EVERY day! So when this isn't always possible, as a backup I also use a 100 Watt lightbulb, though when poss I try to use both.

My Record Grading System:

Mint: I'm really loathe to use this term, if you ever catch me using it, it must be sealed, but also no holes in seal, and no knocks/bangs/other shelf-wear to seal. Doubt you'll ever catch me using it, makes me wince when I hear people dropping that casually into conversations about a record they just picked up on a carboot/found in a loft etc!

Near Mint: Probably still sealed, or possibly played once or twice, but I'm unable to see ANY proof it's been played ie. no spindle marks/surface abbrasions OF AN KIND even in the strongest light, in short, I have a strong suspicion this, whilst possibly not fully sealed has never been out of it's sleeve!

EX+: Must have been reverantly played about as many times as you can count on your hands! Absolutey nothing audible at all, and you'd have to be looking hard in strong light to find fault with any none audible elements of this record package. If I get hold of a record that sounds, and looks like it could have just been carried home from the shop this is about as high as I go unless in exceptional circumstances. In most instances I've found records like this I'd consider them the final upgrade, I'd even consider some sealed records EX+.

EX: Straight Excellent has to mean just that, the kind of copy you wonder how somebody kept it in that condition whilst still having a social life, especially rare in 50s/60s albums, certainly not a grade to be taken lightly or thrown about willy-nilly. Nothing should be audible to the listener during songs, and even in the silences I'd only allow the most minute groove noise.The kind of record that you'd have to look a long way to upgrade!

EX-: A Bloody lovely record, I'd allow the tiniest ticks to be audible on this, so long as they are only a handful throughout the entire record, and they are WELL back in the mix. This is a record/sleeve/insert etc. that has clearly been owned, but looked after to a degree that you ask questions about the previous owner's social life! Perfect for DJ-ing

VG+: The difference between VG+ and EX- for me is probably that the previous owner of an EX- possibly didn't have to worry about their collection being ruined too much, as they could count on their fingers the number of people that might have visited them annually, a VG+ is a more realistic grade, clearly played, but by a music lover, who took good care of their records. May have been present at social gatherings, but probably quickly tidied away when more rowdy guests turned up! Still usually  good for alot DJ-ing needs. 

VG: This is a good example of a record that has lived it's life without a glass bubble surrounding it, but it's owner has been quite careful, perhaps the odd feintly feelable mark if you go in search of it that would make an audible click/pop in a number of places on the records surface. Certainly won't be in any museum, but plays well from start to finnish, and whilst may not stand up to a DJs condition, alongside many collections, you'd be very satisfied.

VG-: As VG, but to a slightly heavier degree, might look a bit worse than a VG, else have the odd repeated click that bugs you in the fade-out of that epic side-ending song. Certainly not perfection, but you could do a damn-sight worse! OK for most collections, though there will be better ones that will probably come up (unless it's very rare!) 

G+:   This is starting to wane, shows more signifficant signs of wear/play/misuse. This could be through general carelesness, one bad night, or using a worn stylus, either way, certainly listenable/passable, but if you saw a better copy going at a decent price, you might think about buying it, and seeing what it's worth to sell this one.

G: Plays through but that's about it, signifficant noise that wasn't there when it was bought. Can still hear the song, but would only really be a filler. I doubt I'll sell anything this bad unless I really think someone will appreciate it in their collection. I'll take these down to the local charity shop and let them find their own homes on the whole!

I'll avoid anything less than this unless it's of signifficant interest, and then I'll clearly title is such. I really don't want bad feedback, and it isn't worth it for me, so I'll avoid this.

I feel my grading system is stricter than many I see used, but the sellers I respect on Ebay and elsewhere seem to be of the same mind as me, I'd much prefer to be known as someone who undergrades and you can get a good record from, than someone you have to wonder, "actually is their VG+ quite what I'd expect from that?". Hope I can win you over!

(SOMETIMES I MAY COME ACROSS A RECORD OF SIGNIFFICANT RARITY/DESIRABILITY THAT MAY HAVE A JUMP/STICK IN IT. IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT I THINK SOMEONE MAY WANT IT (EG. IT'S COVER'S IN GOOD NICK, OR IT'S A PRIVATE PRESSING/PROMO OF LIMITED AVAILABILITY) I'LL CLEARLY MARK THIS IN THE TITLE "JUMPS" OR "WARPED" ETC.)

I have have had a few questions about international shipping costs, please do not be put off by the £14 quoted! Yes I combine postage costs, and will only charge  the cost of insured international postage, plus the costs of the packaging (I buy good cruciform boxes, and good stiffeners to post in, I am also pricing up the best way to pad your precious records, and so hopefully this next batch will even be shipped with bubble-wrap too as some of my previous batches have (please observe my feedback regarding this!! All very positive!)), the costs of my packaging will not be about £1 additionally to to costs of the insured postage only, therefore if you live in most of Europe the cost will be signifficantly cheaper than the £14 quoted, and if you buy multiple items, you will save even less! Please wait for an invoice!