Brian Auger & The Trinity Definitely What UK Marmalade 607003 1968 Ex+ LP

	€		28
	$		32

The Roland Rennie Collection

Coming up for the foreseeable future, is a record collection that is quite unique. It is the personal collection of the late great Mr. Roland Rennie who was the managing director at Polydor records in the UK during the 1960's and 1970's. There are some unique records, including 7 inch singles and LP's, along with Acetates, Demo's/Promo's and Factory sample records. Most are very early issues, if not the first to be produced. All of the main Polydor artists are present, including international and UK labels connected to Polydor.

In 1950, a young man named Roland Rennie joined EMI records in Hayes, Middlesex, UK. Roland quickly grew with the company and saw its success mushroom manyfold during the late 1950's and early 1960's.

During his 12 years at EMI, he held many positions and eventually became the right hand man to EMI managing director, L.G. Wood in 1959, and was closely involved with major affiliation switches by major American firms. He oversaw the changes from British Decca to EMI and of Liberty and United records. His experience would put him in the top 6 of most knowledgeable executives in the industry at that time.

In 1962, Roland was a member of the team reponsible for the conception of the 'Stateside' label, which became the outlet in the UK and many other countries for: Scepter, Vee Jay, Diamond, Swan, Laurie; and a dozen other U.S. ensigns.

In addition, under instruction from Sir George Martin, Roland was also the person responsible for The Beatles' entrance onto the American stage, and was directly involved in negotations for them to appear on the Ed Sullivan show for the first time.

In 1965, he left EMI to take up the position of managing director at Polydor records in the UK, and directly oversaw the signings to the label of: The Who, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Bee Gees, Sonny & Cher, Wilson Pickett, Ben E King, Otis Redding, The Drifters, Joe Tex, Patti and her Belles, Don Covay, Barbara Lewis and Soloman Burke, to name but a few.

References

7th September 1963 edition of 'Billboard' magazine, page 34

26th March 1966 edition of 'Billboard' magazine, page 34.

On offer today, the 1968 UK 12" Vinyl Lp by Brian Auger And The Trinity titled 'Definitely What!' on the artwork Marmalade label.

Catalogue number: 607003

Matrix side 1: 607003 A//3 115
Matrix side 2: 607003 B//3 114

Side 1 condition:

Side 1 plays through beautifully with no jumps or sticks or loud pops. There is some light background noise here and there, especially during quieter sections, but the quality of the vinyl still remains generally free of major background noise. 9/10.

The surface and shine of the vinyl is Excellent with no noticeable light lines on the surface. There are no rubs or grease marks and no wear in the run-out groove. 9/10

The label on side 1 is in excellent plus condition, 9/10, with no noticeable surface wear, no spider trails around the centre hole and no discolouration. The printed text boldly stands out with no fading present.

Side 2 condition:

Side 2 plays through beautifully with very little background noise and no sticks or jumps. The transition from each song is wonderful, this is why I love vinyl more than ever other format. 9/10.

The excellent shine and surface of the vinyl on side 2 is equal to that as described on side 1. There are no noticeable light marks or light lines. 9/10

The label on side 2 is in excellent condition, 9/10. There is very little discolouration or fading evident only with only some very light wear around the centre hole. The text remains visually bold with no obvious fading.

The inner sleeve is in very good plus condition with no fading, no tears, no seam splits, light creasing but a little bit of age discolouration. 8/10.

The outer sleeve is in excellent condition overall with no splits or tears or major wear. The front panel is clear of any wear, but there is some light laminate lifting when looking closely at the perimeter.
The spine text reads perfectly with very little noticeable wear and the shape is excellent with a little discolouration and light corner rubbing.
The rear panel is also excellent with no discolouration no fading but with some light laminate creases around the perimeter. The track and credit listings read perfectly. 8/10.

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