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WE HAVE A 100 POSITIVE FEEDBACK RATING AND A 100 TRACK RECORD OF OFFERING GREAT PRODUCTS, SERVICE, COMMUNICATION AND DELIVERY GUARANTEED DEEP PURPLE - WHO DO WE THINK WE AREOriginal UK 1ST Press.
In stunning condition throughout Great Playing Record Great Cover.
This is a great opportunity to own a classic piece of musical history, WITH ABSOLUTELY TOP AUDIO and FANTASTIC CONDITION THROUGHOUT.
Great Playing First Press Record Great Cover.
Great Inner Sleeve and Vinyl, from my own personal collection.
TRACK LISTING Side one 1.
Woman from Tokyo 5:48 2.
Mary Long 4:23 3.
Super Trouper 2:54 4.
Smooth Dancer 4:08 Side two 5.
Rat Bat Blue 5:23 6.
Place in Line 6:29 7.
Our Lady 5:12 THIS IS A RARE AND HIGHLY COLLECTABLE 1st PRESSING of this Deep Purple classic - ALL ORIGINAL, COMPLETE AND IN STUNNING CONDITION THROUGHOUT.Finding a Complete press in this wonderful condition is an extreme rarity indeed and makes this a very special chance to own a 1st press in NEAR MINT condition with Superb Audio.
This also comes with its original Cover and Inner Sleeve.
CAT NO:....
STEREO - T P S A 7508 LABEL PRESS DETAILS: 12 LP, playing at 33 1/3 r.p.m, and recorded in Stereo.
Original PURPLE pressing states 1973 and Made In Gt Britain .
MATRIX NOs.
ON RUN-OUT GROOVE side 1: T P S A 7508 A - 1 U side 1: T P S A 7508 B - 1 U MOTHER / STAMPERS side 1: 4 O A - with - PORKY - hand etched in run off grooves.
side 2: 1 A L - with - PURPLE PECKIE - hand etched in run off grooves.
Who Do We Think We Are is the studio album by Deep Purple, released in 1973.
It was Deep Purple s last album with singer Ian Gillan and bassist Roger Glover until Perfect Strangers came out in 1984.
Musically, the record showed a move to a more blues based sound even featuring scat singing.
Although its production and the band s behaviour after its release showed the group in turmoil, with frontman Gillan remarking that we d all had major illnesses and felt considerable fatigue, the album was a commercial success.
Deep Purple became the U.S.
top selling artist of the entire year.
The album also featured the energetic hard rock single Woman from Tokyo , which has been performed on several tours by the band over the years.
Despite massive sales, the group disintegrated among much infighting between band members as well as conflicts with their managers.
The album s line-up would come to an end after a final concert in Osaka, Japan on 29 June 1973.
It hit number 4 in the UK charts and number 15 in the US charts.
It also achieved a gold record award faster than any Deep Purple album released up to that time.
These numbers helped make Deep Purple the best selling artist in the U.S.
in 1973 with the prior acclaim for Machine Head and Made in Japan helping much as well .
ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING: Yes brilliant - NEAR MINT sound quality throughout.
All audio has been thoroughly tested.
This stunning vinyl has fantastic audio precision.
Clear and crisp from this great 1st pressing.
I am pleased to say that this rare pressing plays through with extremely bright un disturbed audio.
It really is a tremendous example, the channels are clean and unstressed and there is not even a hint of distortion anywhere on the record.
I will give a detailed account below: Who Do We Think We Are is a extremely hard to find with even half decent audio.
It can so often come with a blurry sound, pops and clicks, even when there are no visible marks on the vinyl.
I am glad to say this pressing plays with absolute superb audio with no loud clicks or pops and certainly no distortion what so ever.
This great records play up to their high visual grading and beyond.
Strong, undistorted sound free of any loud pops or clicks, the channels are clean and unstressed.
The record plays with staggering power, with a minimum of any surface sound during the tracks.
Fantastic top quality vibrant sound throughout.
Supreme audio with nothing to distract form the enjoyment of this fantastic collection of records As well as looking great, this stunning vinyl gives an outstanding audio performance.
Fantastic power, clarity and sharpness, combining the rich warm sound of these first pressing UK vinyl s, with precise audio instrumentation.
The vocals and keyboards ring out, as do the drums and various guitar sounds.
The vinyl delivers full NEAR MINT sound quality throughout The album starts with incredibly clear music, with so many sounds and layering that is usually inaudible.
Woman from Tokyo is a real test for the record.
Its nearly always plagued by heavy static loud pops and clicks, but here it plays beautifully, with barely any detectable static or noticeable surface sound at all.
The track bursts in with amazing power and clarity, a complex track with complex audio layering, all bright and clear.
A wonderful Mary Long sounds unplayed, as does the whole album, with perfect audio.
There is no light static during the quieter sections, or anywhere else on this great track.
Super clear bright audio with perfect separation.
Still no pops, clicks or even a hint or distortion or surface sound.
Super Trouper plays perfectly, with virtually NO background static at all, and certainly no pops or clicks.
Smooth Dancer sounds amazing, with flawless audio.
There is a bit of light static between tracks but that it.
The whole record plays with incredible clear bright sound.
Amazing audio, the whole album just plays superbly with not a hint of distortion or even surface sound anywhere, just great clear audio.
Rat Bat Blue brings in side 2.
again with super clear audio.
No pops or clicks, absolutely minimal static, if any.
Place In Line again just plays perfectly.
Every note is sharp and bright.
Crystal clear audio, no pops or clicks, barely any static or surface sound during the track.
Our Lady continues the highest standard with great sound.
Simply superb amazing sound throughout.
I really enjoyed every second of this rare ULTRA RARE pressing of this classic Deep Purple vinyl.
There are NO repeat noises, NO distortion, NO pops or clicks, and of course NO sticks or jumps what so ever.
This pressing plays with crisp crystal clear audio throughout, with no loss of audio performance what so ever.
Truly incredible audio experience.
This is a great listening pleasure and I would easily give this a grading of NEAR MINT condition.
THE RECORD Virtually unmarked vinyl.
TOP audio, - NO audio blurring, NO distortion, NO background noise or hiss what so ever, and silence between the tracks.
Visually immaculate, this is a superb piece of glossy vinyl.
Deep clear grooves, this vinyl is gleaming.
The record has an amazing shine, with NO scratches, NO hairlines.
Inspected under a spot light, there are barely any paper removal marks.
This is a stunning example, archive quality.A stunning example.
I would give this a grading of NEAR MINT condition.
VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:Yes, NONE visible what so ever when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.
THE LABELS Great condition, the labels are unmarked with NO spindle traces.
Great all round examples.I would have to give this a grading of NEAR MINT condition.
THE COVER This is a great edition of this laminated cover.
The opening edges of this first press cover were not particularly prone to fraying, but did often get bashed and dented, and could get some feathering at the openings.
Not this one, which is very square, totally un frayed and without dents.
Surprisingly the back covers were often prone to ring wear, but this one is nice and clean, without ANY ring wear.
The Spine shows NO wear, with the spine text being totally intact, and a couple of light creases only.
This is one of the squarest I have ever seen The Spine is in near perfect shape with strong square shoulders, sharp corners and edges, clean, clear and fully readable.
A stunning example.
I would have to give this a grading of EXCELLENT PLUS condition.
THE INNER The inner sleeve of Who Do We Think We Are is in great condition.
These sensitive inners are nearly always marked to some extent.
It is near impossible to find any copy with an unmarked inner.
This is a great example, unmarked with undamaged corners.
No seam splits, no separations, no splits, no tears, no damage, a few very light handling marks only.
Incredible A great example.
I would give this a grading of NEAR MINT condition.
THE POSTER / LYRIC INSERT The poster / lyric insert of Who Do We Think We Are is in great condition.
These are nearly always marked to some extent.
It is near impossible to find any pressing with an unmarked inner.
This is a great example, unmarked with undamaged corners.
A great example.
I would give this a grading of NEAR MINT condition.
RARITYFinding an original UK press of Who Do We Think We Are in this type of condition is incredibly rare.
Like all Deep Purple albums the vinyl is so often played so much, heavily marked, scratched, with noisy, poor and distorted sound.
Any examples with a record in this type of condition, that plays practically perfectly is unheard of.
The cover is almost impossible to find without heavy creasing and wear, even modestly worn examples are scarce and this one is one is a great example.
Finding a great cover like this, with a great inner sleeve and a stunning piece of vinyl, makes this an incredible rarity, a stunning set.
Fantastic A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE AND VALUABLE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY.
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NO LOUD POPS OR CLICKS, JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED GREAT ORIGINAL COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, TEARS, WRITING OR STICKERS VINYLWe sell the highest quality examples of Classic Vinyl.
Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to the best original pieces, giving the highest audio depth and performance.
Vinyl prices have soared over the last ten years, making classic examples a great financial and cultural investment.
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We aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound, pointing out the slightest defect so that you know exactly what you are buying.
We aim to describe all records as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.
VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:Highest quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and what we always aim for.
We only sell records that play with TOP AUDIO performance super clear sound uninterrupted by hiss or other interference.
Even with the cleanest pressing you will find occasional static or occasional light tics during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves.
This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops, repeating tics or clicks that are found on heavily played and worn pieces of vinyl.
Any static build up will reduce when played, and we advise a light clean between plays for optimal performance.
.IMAGES and INFORMATIONWe only use photographs of the item for sale taken with professional digital cameras.
The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact representation of the item.
We aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are buying.
Please let us know if you need any further information and we will be happy to oblige.
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WE HAVE A 100 POSITIVE FEEDBACK RATING.SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION, AWESOME SELLAR, 1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A Absolutely fantastic Worth every single penny Trust you are in careful hands ITEM RECEIVED..
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If you are not happy then any item can be returned, we cant say fairer that that WE ONLY SELL RARE RECORDS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION.
IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that we have missed something in the listing, we offer a no quibble return policy.
Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in.
Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then we will pay the full postage costs RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K.
MINT: Virtually unplayed.
The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
Cover is pristine.EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well.
Slight wear and tear on the cover.V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches.
The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, etc.FAIR: Fair.
It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably.
The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc..
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We send items all round the globe with 100 success We sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers.
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