This exquisite UK 1st pressing dates from late 1968 on the dark green Apple Records label: PCS 7067/8
Both labels carry the Sold in UK... text with An EMI Recording on all labels.
The KT purchase tax code is present in the centre of the side 2 label.
Matrices: YEX 709-2/710-2 YEX 711-2/712-1
Stamper codes: 2/GRG, 2/GMT 1/GAA 2/MP
Vinyl weights: 158g 133g
Housed in a fully laminated Garrod Lofthouse printed top-opening stereo gatefold cover numbered: No.0363484 stereo covers began at No.0300000
Complete with 4 x colour portrait photos, UK printed poster original matt black, die-cut inner-sleeves.
CONDITION
Labels:
Disc 1: MINT Disc 2: MINT -
All are pristine with just two light spindle trials on the side 3 label only.
Visual:
Disc 1. MINT - Disc 2: EXCELLENT
Disc 1 usually the most worn is in spectacular condition with just a couple of very faint marks form the inner-sleeve visible beneath halogen light. The other disc is just as clean with just a small mark to the edge of side 3 and a couple of faint scuffs on side 4. Rare to find these discs in this shape.
Audio: MINT -
Both discs have been played just once or twice at most. All tracks play cleanly and clearly with just 2 ticks on the run-in on side 3, but no trace of any groove/playwear, crackle or any other audible interference.
Cover: EXCELLENT
A superb strong, clean white example form a non-smoking environment which would be hard to upgrade. Both front rear panel are glossy and unworn with just a single spine bend which extends about 10cms inwards, which was probably made in the browsing racks in-store. The laminate around the raised front panel wording is fully intact and the unique number is bold and unworn. All of the top-opening edges are sharp and clean and the corners are square and unbumped. Both panels inside the gatefold are immaculate and the small stereo indicator is clean readable on the rear panel. The spine laminate has a 3cm split midway along but both sets of lettering either end are fully covered and highly readable. Hard to find a better example.
Poster: EXCELLENT
Very light handling wear only.
Photos: MINT
Inner-sleeves: EXCELLENT
Clean flat with some light wrinkles from storage but no tears or seam splits.
