JIMI HENDRIX, AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE, 1967 UK TRACK MONO

	£		481
	$		637

Here for auction is an exceptional example of the second studio album by JIMI HENDRIX titled “AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE”, Catalogue Number 612 003. This is an ORIGINAL 1967 * UK MONO 1st PRESSING* on the TRACK RECORD LABEL, with the earliest Av1, Bv1 Matrix Numbers and 1st issue fully-laminated E. J. Day gatefold sleeve. This one comes complete with the extremely rare GATEFOLD LYRIC INSERT.  

The *1st issue* fully-laminated gatefold sleeve, printed and made by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd. London, is in EX+ condition (strictly graded) with barely any signs of wear at all. You can see from the photos that this is a beautiful sleeve which should please the most discerning collector.

The top quality Track record retains a deep glossy shine and sits flat and true on the turntable. It is a nice weighty pressing with a square-cut rim edge.

The full Matrix Numbers and stampers are:

Side 1 – 612003 Av1    1    1    2

Side 2 – 612003 Bv1    1    1    2

Both sides are visually in EX+ condition with just a few very light surface marks evident under bright light. These are of course purely superficial and do not cause any audio problems. The matt black Track labels are unmarked with only a few faint spindle traces near the centres. There is virtually no wear around the spindle hole which still retains plastic flashing on the inside. I am confident that the record has not been played many times. 

PLAYGRADE ASSESSMENT:

This is a particularly raw and vibrant mono pressing which sounds sensational played at loud volume. The record plays perfectly. All frequencies are crystal clear and there is no discernable deterioration in sound quality. There are no pops or loud clicks and barely any unwanted noise at all. You simply will not find a significantly better playing copy of this wonderful album!

The elusive gatefold lyric insert is in EX+ condition. These were only issued with the earliest pressings. Highly prized and almost impossible to find like this!

Complete with the original white poly-lined inner sleeve which is in very good condition. This has no splits or tears, just some creasing and age discoloration. “British Patent No…” and “MADE IN ENGLAND  067…” is printed in blue text at the bottom.

GRADINGS

The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Rega Planar 3 turntable fitted with an Elys 2 cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My gradings are strict and in accordance with the following descriptions:

·         MINT- Record is superb, almost like new, with just a few sleeve removal type surface marks and no deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve is near perfect in all respects.

·         EX Record is a top quality example, with just a few very light surface marks which do not sound, and barely any discernable deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve has slight wear and/or creasing.

·         VG+ Record has some visual surface marks, but still plays to a high standard without any major deterioration in sound quality – just a few clicks or light surface sound in places. Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects. Still a very presentable sleeve.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

Records are sent out in new “Wrapro” record mailers. These are rectangular and strong, providing excellent protection to the edges and corners. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit.

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE

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Europe up to £36 value - £8.95

Europe over £36 value - £11.15

Worldwide up to £36 value - £11.45

Worldwide over £36 value - £13.65

Multiple LPs will be charged at an extra £1.50 per LP (up to 4 in total)

The UK postage cost includes insurance up to a value of £36. If the final sale price is more than this, your invoice will include a Special Delivery Next Day insurance option.