Pink Floyd Piper At The Gates Uk 1967 1st mono Press factory Sample Ex

THE PINK FLOYD - THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN This superb UK 1st mono pressing of the The Pink Floyd s debut album originated from the archive of an ex-EMI executive.
It dates from August 1967 release and is on the black blue Columbia label: SX 6157 A genuine EMI Factory Sample NOT FOR SALE sticker is adhered to the side 2 label.
A KT purchase tax code is visible in the centre of the side 2 label.
Matrix numbers: XAX 3419-2 XAX 3420-1 Stamper codes: 1/H 1/H Vinyl weight: 168g Housed in an Ernest J Day printed mono cover with the File Under..
text on the upper flipback.
Complete with original black white EMI advertising inner-sleeve.
CONDITION Disc Labels: NEAR MINT An exceptional set bearing no more than 2/3 faint spindle trails around the side 2 centre hole, but none at all on side 1.
Visual: EXCELLENT Both playing surfaces of this barely played example are perfectly clean and retain all of their as new deep-gloss factory shine.
Only upon close examination directly beneath power halogen light are some ultra-fine micro-hairlines revealed, but nothing more to suggest that this copy has been out of it s cover more than a couple of times.
Both sides of this high-quality pressing lie 100 flat on the turntable when playing.
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT Without doubt this pressing is THE best sounding source for this amazing album.
Showing virtually no signs of play, this fine sounding example plays with a power and energy missing form any other version of this album on any format.
Our careful play-check at volume detected no noticeable groove/play wear on any track.
Some light vinyl background static is detectable in quieter passages and between tracks but we have never come across a copy on which this feature was not present.
Indeed, apart from a few light ticks on Chapter 24 we did not find any other significiant audible distractions or faults on the entire LP.
Cover: EXCELLENT A highly respectable example with a super-clean, vibrant unscratched high-gloss front panel.
The only traces of wear to the front are a single thumbnail wrinkle near the opening edge a light wrinkle on Nick Mason s face and left arm.
There is minor bruising/wear to the tips of the upper corners but the lower ones are in great shape.
Apart from a single tiny push to the front opening edge, both are sharp and totally unworn.
The exposed rear panel is perfectly clean unblemished.
The only trace of previous ownership is the faint impression if the albums catalogue number which was once written on the upper flipback see below .
All flipbacks are in-place and unworn and both seams and the spine are in perfect condition.
Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT For more quality vintage vinyl memorabilia, please take a look at our our other listings or visit our Ebay Store Thanks to our new exclusive custom-made LP mailer above , this LP will reach you in the same condition it leaves us.
This item is located in and will be shipped customs-free within the EU from AUSTRIA via insured trackable airmail Buyers located outside the EU are responsible for customs fees/charges levied by their own country of residence We grade strictly conservatively in strong daylight directly beneath a halogen light to UK RECORD COLLECTOR standards We listen to every record we sell in its entirety on an EMT 950 transcription turntable fitted with a TSD 15 SFL cartridge All images within this listing have been taken by ourselves and are of the actual item for sale and are 100 guaranteed If you would like to get the best price for your rare records, why not let us do all the work for you.
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