1st Pressing RARE The Kinks You Really Got Me Vinyl LP 1964 US Tri-Color Stereo
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1st Pressing RARE The Kinks - You Really Got Me (1964 US Stereo LP)
**An absolute holy grail for British Invasion collectors!** Up for auction is a 100% genuine, true 1964 US First Pressing of the self-titled debut album "You Really Got Me" by The Kinks on Reprise Records (RS-6143).
Unlike the common mono variants from this year, this is the highly sought-after, rare **Stereo** mix edition—featuring the original "STEREO" banner across the top front jacket.
### 💿 Pressing & Authenticity Identifiers
* **Label Variant:** Original 1st state tri-color "Steamboat" center labels (Pink/Tan/Yellow with the riverboat graphic).
* **Side A Matrix / Runout:** 30383 (Machine Stamped)
* **Side B Matrix / Runout:** 30384 1D (Machine Stamped - Verifying the authentic 1964 4th lacquer cut)
* **Rim Text:** "Made in U.S.A. • Warner Bros. Records, Inc."
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📊 Condition Report
* **VINYL DISC (VG to VG+):** Holds a beautiful, bright original factory gloss. Under direct light, you will see some light superficial surface paper scuffs and minor handling marks consistent with careful storage, but no deep feelable scratches or gouges. The center labels are remarkably clean with bold, un-faded colors and no vintage handwriting.
* **JACKET (VG):** Original heavy cardboard paste-on jacket with the premium Stereo banner. Front artwork and rear biographical band profiles remain vibrant and highly legible. Displays honest vintage age-toning and mild shelf wear around the edges/corners as pictured. Spines and seams are structurally sound with no major splits.
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📦 Professional Packaging & Shipping
We understand vinyl collectibility and treat vintage records with respect:
* **The "Anti-Split" Method:** The vinyl disc will be removed from the cardboard jacket during transit and placed securely behind it inside the packing material. This completely prevents the heavy record from sliding around and causing accidental seam splits to the vintage cover art.
* **Heavy Duty Protection:** The entire package will be sandwiched tightly between two stiff corrugated cardboard pads, wrapped securely, and shipped inside a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard record mailer.
if you have any questions drop me a line thanks for looking , Dave
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