GOLDEN EARRING- Together 1st Press 1Y 1 2Y 1 Superb Hard Prog

	£		45
	$		60

GOLDEN EARRING -

TOGETHER 

  POLYDOR 2925 009

1st  PRESS 1971

( GATEFOLD ALBUM PRESSED IN HOLLAND ON POLYDOR, ONE OF THE DUTCH HARDEST TO FIND GOLDEN EARRING ALBUMS AND DEFINITELY THE BEST FROM A PROGHEAD'S POINT OF VIEW )

TRACKLISTING:

SIDE 1.

1.     All day watcher

2.     Avalanche of love

3.     Cruisin' Southern Germany

4.     Brother Wind

SIDE 2.

1.     Buddy Joe

2.     Jangalene

3.     From heaven from hell

4.     Thousand feet below you

                                                         GOLDEN EARRING -                                                       TOGETHER

                                           First Press UK

                                                    1Y 1 and 2Y 1

                                                          2925 009 

                                                                  1972

This album is just as it was when it was first sold over the counter of a 1970's record shop!!! It is not very often that you come across a vinyl of such superior quality. As such this is the ultimate VAULT copy!!! I am very proud to be able to offer this jewel for auction.

!!!!AN IMPOSSIBLE FIND!!!GORGEOUS EX+!!! "TOGETHER" is apart from "MIRACLE MIRROR" and possibly "WINTER HARVEST" the hardest Earring album to find these days. This is a rare beast that can be classified as psych/prog, the most desirable albums were made between 1967-1972.  Pre-Moontan albums are few and far between as the Earring did not have any success in other countries than their native Holland.

In all my years this is only the third time (One other was a German version) I have come across this absolute STUNNER. The rarity of this LP is not to be underestimated!!! Most of these will now be tucked away in major collections across the four corners of the Earth. Rare ... anyone?? Sensational sound quality, NO skips or jumps. NO clicks, this is really a stunning heavy vinyl with a beautiful deep gloss.  A definite EX!!!  Inspected under an intense lightsource and angled there are just the obligatory paper trace removal trace hairlines. No bad marks or scratches to impact the audio are present at all.

Vinyl: VG++ to  EX. A sensational find!!! I have played this in FULL> The replay is ASTOUNDING!!! I first played for a general listen and a second time for a more in-depth observation. I am very glad to say that there are not any jumps or skips. There is no disturbing crackle and there are NO clicks.  Very remarkable for this 1972 vinyl!!!  Fantastic songcraft!! "From Heaven, From Hell" is an extremely compelling composition. "All Day Watcher" is a classic prog/psych track that everyone should have heard!! No wonder this album is now so sought after. I played this on my Technics turntable with a Linn cartridge and through my very revealing B&W three way speakers!!! Outstanding channelling, killer riffs, this is a legendary album.

Gatefold Sleeve: VG++ to EX++!!! A lovely sleeve with bright sprightly colours and a typical 70's Dutch interior on the photo cover. The sleeve is laminated with just a light crease near the opening. This is one such rare occasion!! All edges are sharp and crisp WITHOUT WEAR!!! The spine is fully legible. NO writing or doodling. Of course NO tears, NO smudges and NO defacing of any kind. Only one small crease near the opening and a small name on the inside gatefold prevent a higher grade.

This is a unique investment opportunity!!! Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible!!! This is a final upgrade and a prime investment piece that will increase in value as the condition is unrivalled.

Labels are EX with initials RR on each side.

Important : International Postage. This will be sent via Signed For service if over GBP 40.00. In this case please wait for my adjusted invoice. 

UK postage. If over £100.00 this will be sent via Special Delivery at extra cost, please wait for my invoice in this case.

This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.

I was alerted to the fact that this may be a Dutch pressing. I am not too sure as all writing on the label is in English, as is all writing on the sleeve. Possibly the "Stemra" box on the label might point to this being a Dutch press, which actually makes it more desirable as the Earring are of course a Dutch band (possibly the oldest still functioning band in the world, and certainly older than the Stones. The Earring(s) started off in 1961 by George Kooijmans and  Rinus Gerritsen and were successful in Holland long before they ever recorded the smash hit that was "Radar Love". This album together with "Miracle Mirror", "Winter Harvest", "Golden Earring" and "Seven Tears" are hugely sought after all over the world.) "Together" and "Golden Earring" are the two psych/prog crossover albums, making them very desirable.

This auction is for the incredibly hard to find classic Earring lp issued in 1971.  This will be a great addition for most discerning collectors and does not show up very often in this collectible investment grade condition!!

Vinyl: VG++ to EX .   Audio is A++ and this vinyl sounds out of this world, a majestic album that went on to be an absolute classic. The audio has beautiful separation and there is hardly any background noise. I played this twice in full and thoroughly enjoyed it. It sits totally flat on the turntable. NO significant hairlines, NO marks etc. even under a very strong light this looks splendid with just a few paper trace removal wispy lines. Needless to say NO jumps, clicks or ticks. This will be a fantastic upgrade for most long time collectors!!

Gatefold  Sleeve: VG++ to EX.  Fantastic looked after sleeve without any damage.  The lightest of bottom edge and opening storage wear stop from grading higher. This beauty has been looked after with great care. You do not find them like this these days. The pictures tell all!!! There is just the opening crease and no edge wear.  Even the spine retains all original splendour and is fully legible. Just a small name on the inside gate.

This is a unique investment opportunity!!! Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible so late in the day. Get this while you still can. This value of the album is only going to go one way ... up and up ... until it will be totally unavailable at all for a reasonable price.

Important : International postage will be registered and insured. Postage will be according to Royal Mail rates. Postage is NOT a money spinning exercise for me. Postage to Russia and Italy strictly registered with an extra fee for insurance, please wait for my invoice. Any item selling over £20.00 will be registered and recorded with an additional Royal Mail fee. Please wait for my invoice. Fees are actual Royal Mail ones.

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This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.