The Who "Direct Hits" 1968-Track Record-12”-UK A1/B1-Vinyl EXC- L K LISTEN
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Description
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Summary
This is the highly sought after early 1968 UK original stereo press of “Direct Hits” by The Who released on the Track Records -613 006. This is an early press and is the 1st press with a A1/B1 matrix. You’d expect it to sound great and you’d be right-no skips, plays through. Includes gems such as “Substitute”, “I’m A Boy”, “Pictures of Lily”, “I Can See For Miles”,”Happy Jack”, and other hard to find B sides. I bought it new in London in 1968 upon initial release. Please note that this record the fourth release by The Who.
Overall the record condition is in excellent condition (EXC), the play grade is excellent (EXC), and the cover grade is very good plus (VG+) laminated cover with light wear, no splits. Please listen to the samples. No writing anywhere. As the original owner I stand by the quality of this record and I’ve treasured it since I bought it new many years ago in 1968. See photos above.
Super record for the collector.
My listings run very long because I like to be as comprehensive as possible for you. You work hard for your money and deserve value for what you’re spending. I’ve been collecting records for over 50 years and it’s time for me to sell down my collection. If you want to know more about this record feel free to read the notes at the end of this listing. Please note my 100% feedback and bid with confidence!
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Artist: The Who
Album: Direct Hits
Label: Track Records 613006
Country: UK
Released: 1968
Genre: Rock
RECORD CONDITION: EXC
VISUAL GRADE
Side A: EXC light edge wear (non playing surface)
Side B: EXC
Grading Notes:
Inspected under bright lights. Graded under Goldmine standards. I am conservative with my grading.
Mint>Near Mint> Exc>Very Good+>Very Good>Good+>Good>Fair>Poor
Other Notes:
Comes with original liner.
As an experienced record collector for 50 years it’s time for me to sell down my collection since I have way too many records. To be honest I almost didn’t list this record for sale due to the fact that this is my player record for this album because it sounds great since it’s an original 1st pressing.
PLAY GRADE
Side A: EXC plays through no skips
Side B: EXC plays through no skips
I play grade all records and take pride is being very honest and critical in my grading. I have bought over graded records before which are only visually graded from resellers. Musically speaking this album it's The Who’s first compilation with lots of great early recordings on it. I guarantee that you’ll be happy with the way it plays.
Deadwax:
Side A: 613006 A-1 P 1966 08 00184152
Side B: 613006 B-1 P 1966 08 00184152
Format: Vinyl LP, Album, 33 RPM, Stereo
COVER CONDITION
VG+ Front/Back: Light wear. No splits. No writing anywhere. Pictures tell the story.
ADDRESS: Made in US
Tracklist
A1
Bucket "T"
A2
I'm A Boy
A3
Pictures Of Lilly
A4
Doctor! Doctor!
A5
I Can See For Miles
A6
Substitute
B1
Happy Jack
B2
The Last Time
B3
In The City
B4
Call Me Lightning
B5
Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
B6
Dogs
Notes
Uk original press 1968 Stereo.
Need to know more about “Direct Hits”? See below
SHIPPING
U.S. Domestic shipping only via USPS Media Mail: $4 for first record. $1 for each additional record. Shipping in cardboard LP record mailer. LPs are shipped outside of cover jacket. Shipping is within 1 business day of receiving payment.
PAYMENT By Paypal only
RETURNS
All records are guaranteed to be in the condition stated. All returns accepted within 14 days after receiving the item. Refund will be given as Money Back after receiving the item.
About “Direct Hits”
From Wikipedia
Direct Hits is the first UK compilation album released by The Who. It collects singles, B-sides, and album tracks originally recorded for Reaction Records and Track Records between 1966 and 1968. Original UK issues of this album were released in both stereo and mono versions. The album was not a strong seller and was deleted in the early 1970s. This was the fourth UK LP released by The Who.
Earlier Who recordings from 1965, such as "My Generation", were released in the UK by Brunswick Records and were not available for this release due to licensing issues. This limitation makes the collection rather unrepresentative of The Who's work up to 1968.
Direct Hits shares a few songs with the earlier U.S. compilation album Magic Bus: The Who on Tour, but is otherwise unrelated to that release. Strangely, it does not include the song Magic Bus, which had reached #26 on the U.K. singles chart during the summer of 1968. Until the early 1980s this was the only album to include a few Who rarities such as "In the City", "Dogs", and The Rolling Stones' classic "The Last Time."
The album is of interest mostly to collectors. It was re-issued on vinyl in stereo during the 1980s in Japan. In 2006 the mono version of this album was made available in the U.S. as a limited edition vinyl re-issue by Classic Records. This release was pressed in regular weight (150 gram) and heavy weight (200 gram) versions. The first CD version was released as a limited edition in Japan in 2007. This version is one of only two places where one can find the original mono single version of "I Can See For Miles" on a legitimate CD.
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