ANIMALS - Animalisms. OG UK MONO 1st PRESSING - N/M

	£		102
	$		135

MEGA RARE ORIGINAL U.K. MONO 1ST PRESSING!!! This is the one of the EARLIEST PRESSINGS AVAILABLE with the A1 / A1 MATRIX and 1 G / 1 U mother stampers (full matrix stamps read XARL-7225-1A and XARL-7226-1A). Red Decca label with silver print and unboxed logo. A BEAUTIFUL COPY all round with NO RESERVE!!!!


Artist: The Animals

LP Title: Animalisms

Label: Decca (LK 4797 MONO)

Country of issue: United Kingdom

Year of issue: 1966

Condition of vinyl: N/M - absolutely STUNNING condition. Vinyl is completely FLAT with both sides retaining their original gloss. Under EXTREMELY bright light and close scrutinity there is a couple of VERY light paper scuffs visible. There is also one VERY light hairline mark on Side A, track 1, which is visible under normal light - this mark is superficial ONLY and does NOT affect play. This really is a BEAUTIFUL copy!!! What's more, it not only looks fantastic, it also plays SUPERBLY. I have listened to both sides throughout (on Technics 1200 MKII turntable with brand new Stanton 500 needle) and the vinyl plays just about as good as the day it was manufactured. LOUD and CLEAR sound reproduction - no pops, clicks, jumps, skips or distortion - absolutely SUPERB!!!! As with ANY vinyl pressing you may notice EXTREMELY light background noise in quiet passages if you are REALLY listening out for it, and if that is a problem for you then you should probably being buying CDs instead. For lovers of the vinyl format and the warmth of sound it produces you will already know that anyway - I am just pointing this out as a disclaimer - you really will be happy with the sound quality of this record and I think you'd be VERY hard pushed to find a better sounding copy.

Condition of labels: N/M - no writing, tears or any other unwanted markings. Only a few very light spindle marks on each side (please note, any white dots visible on the picture are from the scanner glass - NOT the record or label).

Condition of sleeve: EX - the laminated front is BRIGHT and CLEAN - completely free of ANY writing, rips, tears or any other type of markings - SUPERB! The back (unlaminated) is again, completely free of ANY writing, rips, tears or other markings - only a couple of EXTREMELY light spots of ageing - see pictures. The spine is CRISP and CLEAN with NO wear - the text is completely CLEAR and LEGIBLE. The top seam is CRISP and CLEAN - NO wear at all. The bottom seam has one 10mm area of EXTREMELY light wear and another measuring around 7mm. Neither of these marks detract from the overall presentation of the sleeve - I am being over critical by pointing them out. All round STUNNING condition sleeve!!!

Condition of inner sleeve: VG - the ORIGINAL polylined inner is completely free of any writing, rips, tears or other markings, however, it does suffer from age browning.

Track listing: One Monkey Don't Stop No Show / Maudie / Outcast / Sweet Little Sixteen / You're On My Mind / Clapping / Gin House Blues / Squeeze Her - Tease Her / What Am I living For / I Put A Spell On You / That's All I Am To You / She'll Return It.

Addition comments: MEGA RARE ORIGINAL U.K. MONO 1ST PRESSING!!! This is the one of the EARLIEST PRESSINGS AVAILABLE with the A1 / A1 MATRIX and 1 G / 1 U mother stampers (full matrix stamps read XARL-7225-1A and XARL-7226-1A). Red Decca label with silver print and unboxed logo. A BEAUTIFUL COPY all round with NO RESERVE!!!! Any questions please ask. SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR SIMILAR ITEMS & COMBINE SHIPPING - SEE BELOW FOR COSTS...


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GRADING: All records are graded using the Record Collector Grading System with (+) or (-) to show a slightly higher or lower grade.

M (Mint) : The Record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

EX (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.

VG (Very Good) : The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

G (Good) : The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

F (Fair) : The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.