Shades Of Deep Purple Uk Y b Parlophone Pmc 7055 Lp 1st Mono Ex Prog/psych 1968

Shades of Deep Purple - original yellow and black mono Parlophone PMC 7055 XEX 689-1/XEX 690-1 Stampers are 1R/1RThis is the earliest version of the first Deep Purple record and a very early pressing.Record is in great shape.
There is minimal spindle wear and only a few light marks on the surface of the record.
There are occasional light pops/clicks and minimal background noise levels from sleeve removal etc...
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play grade is EXCELLENTThe sleeve is also in excellent condition.
There is slight bumping to the corners and the number 1 written small in the rear please see photo .Sleeve graded as EXCELLENT.Original inner is in superb condition with no splits etc...I use the Record Collector grading system.Please feel free to message me any questions you may have.