DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK 1970 1ST UK PRS MTX A2/B1 MOTHR 1/1

	£		40
	$		53

DEEP PURPLE - 'DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK' 

Very 1st Pressing MATRIX No's: A2 & B1

 RARE ORIGINAL UK 1970 Harvest SHVL 777 with NO 'EMI' Logo on the Labels

ORIGINAL Cover/Vinyl/Inner Sleeve are all in Exceptional-Well Preserved-Near Perfect condition!!!

**** Top Album Very Collectable - Hardly Played in 41 years ****  

**** Virtually Silent Run-ins and inbetween Tracks ****

**** Near Perfect on the Audio Performance Playback ****

Very 1st UK Press Released June 1970 - Check list regarding this LP

 1. Very 1st MATRIX Stampers: A-2 / B-1    MOTHER Stampers: #1 #1

2. VERY 1st UK Pressing on Harvest Green Labels with 'NO EMI' Logo (Only on the Earliest 1st Pressing)!!!!!

3. 'THE GRAMOPHONE CO LTD' Text around the Label Perimeter with Heavy weight Vinyl on  the very 1st Pressing!!!! 

4. First Printed 'GARROD & LOFTHOUSE' Laminated Gatefold Cover with Date text 7006 (1970 June) printed inside of Gatefold at bottom of Original Harvest 1st Issue sleeve 

5. Complete with Original 'Harvest Artist Advertising' Inner Sleeve from that era  

 A Rare Original Harvest 1970 UK 7-Track Stereo Vinyl LP Album which is in Stunning Near Perfect Condition with Heavy Thick Vinyl in this Amazing and well preserved condition for 41 years of age -  This Vinyl copy has all the Correct very Earliest 1ST PRESS features as listed above with the -A2 / -B1 Matrix endings & Mothers 1/1 In the Superb Original Made 'Garrod & Lofthouse' Laminated Gatefold Picture Sleeve Cover with with the Original Record company date of issue 7006 on inside of Gatefold Cover and with Original Black/White Artist Advertising Sleeve - Cover & Sleeve are both are in near perfect and pristine condition - Both being totally intact and in very overall clean condition with hardly any blemishes to be seen and again all in Near Mint condition!!! - Just so scarce and probably near impossible these days to find an early 1st press of this RARE Iconic Deep Puple Album sleeve - That usually is found to be torn,split,written on, worn and grubby looking - Your probably thinking will I ever find that elusive 1st copy where the Cover sleeve is in half decent intact order and the Vinyl is still in Respectable playable condition and not covered in the usual bad scratches/marks across the surfaces and not played to death and destruction at wild parties - Well You Have NOW!!!

All parts of this Original Album are Outstanding and Superb - Well cared for and looked after and hardly been touched and Not overplayed - You will not be Disappointed!!! - So now here is your chance to own a very 1st Pressing of one of the Rarest pieces of Deep Purple's History!!!

Matrix Stampers Nos: Side 1: SHVL 777 A-2  Mother Stampers:  1 / R R 

                                      Side 2: SHVL 777 B-1  Mother Stampers:  1 / R M  

ARTIST: DEEP PURPLE

TITLE:  DEEP  PURPLE IN ROCK

YEAR: 1970

CAT NO: SHVL 777

LABEL & COLOUR: HARVEST/GREEN

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos: 1st PRESSING (-A2 & -B1)

All of my records That I'm selling are from my own Personal Collection that I have collected and cherished for over 45 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard. All Records that I do offer will have NO Warps,Jumps,sticks,writing on covers or labels unless clearly stated in descriptions.

Vinyl Condition: EX to NM Visually the vinyl is in Exceptional Condition - This early 1st Press Heavy Vinyl at least has not been played into the Ground like most - Has been carefully played only a handful of  times over the early years and then been stored away for most of its 41 years in a cupboard - with NO needle mark scratches/groove wear or any other bad marks/blemishes that I can visually see or detect on inspection that will affect the Audio Playback - When examined on closer examination under a strong angled light it reveals nothing more than a few very small mild light hairlines across surfaces and some usual insignificant disc inner sleeve removal small faint wispy light lines here and there that absolutely doesn’t affect the virtually near perfect audio playback (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall Ex to NMint condition on both sides) - The vinyl still retains all its original jet black shiny gloss mirror like sheen and lustre - It would be very hard these days to find a better vinyl copy of this very 1st  Pressing that plays without any problems! - it's a Superb and Exceptional Example!!!  

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 42 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that may be still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as EX to Near Mint  - This vinyl visually looks like its hardly been played that much and shows NO heavy marks or scratches and still looks an Amazing example - There are No major Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback or if at all  you may get some very light static crackle for a second or two and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any consequence on this 41 year old Classic  that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its just a Fantastic listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynamic Very 1st Press Stereo Audio performance!!! 

Labels Condition: EX  Original Earliest 1st Press Green Harvest Labels that are still showing  bright vivid Green Colours - Visually they both look clean unmarked in apperance - Some evidence showing of light Spindle usage marks/trails near the spindle hole area with No evidence of any real wear around the spindle hole which still looks in Superb condition its very evident that when it was ever played it was done with great care over its 41 year life span 

Cover Condition: NM An Original UK Garrod & Lofthouse Laminated Gatefold cover - This Clean Near Mint intact and Unmarked cover is still in all around Exceptional Pristine near Perfect condition and is a Fantastic example of a well preserved looked after cover with virtually NO storage wear - That's totally intact with Superb straight edges and with excellent pointed corners - The Front and Back:EX+ of sleeve in Laminate showing visually NO obvious laminate wear it's original superb bold vivid colours is virtually unblemished looks Stunning this one is clean and shows barely any handling evidence that can be seen - on closer examination I could hardly see any edge or corner rub wear and only detect near opening edge on front and back a small mild laminate half moon shape surface crease (Not that noticeable )  Inner Gatefold: NM This inside of cover is one of the  Best I've ever seen over the years that's not marked,grubby,written on,or falling apart - It would be very difficult to find and improve on this 1st Press cover!!! 

Spine Condition: NM The Laminated Spine is still in Exceptional condition - Very straight clean and undamaged being in pristine and virtually perfect preserved condition - All written text still showing to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded as it was printed!!!  

Inner Sleeve: EX+ The Original Harvest record company 'Artists Advertising' Sleeve is Totally intact and only shows evidence of the usual yellow/brown ageing discolour around the edges and light paper creases over its lifetime - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writing,Stickers or other Blemishes 

 The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List:

1. Speed King
2. Blood Sucker
3. Child In Time
4. Flight Of The Rack
5. Into The Fire
6. Living Wreck
7. Hard Lovin' Man

I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record is in Brand New Condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The Cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet,booklet or poster are in Perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be MINT.  

EXCELLENT: The Record shows some signs of having been played,but there is very little lessing in sound quality. The Cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or Creasing.

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.

        If there are any questions you would like to ask that I may not have covered Please email

YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT YOU CAN TRUST - I OFFER QUALITY VINYL FOR SALE THAT IS ASSURED - ALL MY SOLD ITEMS HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS - I OFFER VERY FAST NEXT DAY POSTAL DESPATCH AFTER AUCTION ENDS AND AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYPAL PAYMENT - WITH PROMPT EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE WINNING BIDDER AT ALL TIMES

Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.95 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49