FREE - FREE (S/T) 1969 UK Island Pink "i" Label 1st press G/F LP 1A/1B
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Description
FREE - " FREE ", Island Records (ILPS 9104) Stereo, 1969.
Extremely rare, UK first pressing LP of the classic LP by Free.
Like so many of these classic late 60s Island original pressings, there's just something about the way they sound. Much better than any subsequent issues on any format IMO.
Original unlaminated gatefold sleeve design, pink "i" logo matte finish label design and matrix numbers ending in 1A and 1B, clearly marking this out as a first pressing.
Matrix numbers (hand scratched writing)
SIDE A = SP#4307-1 1A Bell Sound sf
SIDE B = SP#4308-1 1B Bell Sound sf
Professionally cleaned on my Moth record cleaning machine and put in a new poly-lined inner sleeve (the original inner has been retained for originality- see photo)
CONDITION:
VINYL = EX- (No deep scratches, groove damage, excessive surface noise, distortion, etc. Pretty clean labels with only very light spindle trails and a couple of other faint scuffs. Under a strong direct light, this LP is pretty clean on the first side, but the second carries afew hairline marks and two more pronounced scrapes - luckily, these scrapes are far too shallow to sound on playback. Generally the playback is pretty good, certainly not suffering distortion or muffling that you would associate with over playing, which correlates with the clean labels. Saying that, as this record plays out, there is a bit of occasional faint surface noise audible in some quieter and silent sections, plus the odd faint background crackle from time to time.
Certainly not in museum piece condition, but to my mind these slight imperfection definitely do not ruin the listening experience and as long as you're expecting a a 60s record not some sterile CD reissue, it's still a good example or a very rare original LP. Ready to be enjoyed as originally intended and should sell for a more realistic price than the premium archive copies are now hitting.
Note: for the purposes of this listing I have tested this LP on my Linn LP12 Sondek turntable - generally this is quite a critical test, but I must point out that I cannot guarantee exactly how this LP will sound on your turntable - common sense for most... but then this is ebay!!!)
SLEEVE = EX-. (No rips, no tears, no heavy creases, no defacing, or heavy ring wear, etc . Just marked down a fraction for some light normal wear to the edges and corners and other very slight signs of previous use, including some slight fading/discolouration to the top of the sleeve - see photos for further clarification)
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