JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, ELECTRIC LADYLAND 1968 UK TRACK DOUBLE 1st PRESS

	£		695
	$		921

It's my pleasure to offer for sale an exceptional copy of the iconic double album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience titled "Electric Ladyland", Catalogue Number 613008/09. It's a 1968 UK stereo first pressing on the Track Record label, with an Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd. fully-laminated gatefold sleeve with the track-listing in blue text. It comes complete with the correct plain white poly-lined inner sleeves.

This magnificent copy has all of the features of a true first press copy released on 16th October 1968:
*The sleeve track-listing printed in blue text and large pictures of Mitch and Noel inside the opening gatefold
*Upside down catalogue numbers and no "2 Record Set" text on the record labels
*The earliest corrected matrix numbers and very early mother stampers
*The original soundscape mix

The record matrix numbers and mother stampers are:

Side A: 61300##8 A//1    1   2    6?

Side D: 61300#8 B//1     1    1   0?
Side B: 61300#9 A#//1    1
Side C: 613009 B ########//1    1

The infamous naked ladies sleeve is in EX condition with only light wear and a few minor laminate creases. The front and back covers are unmarked as is the opening gatefold spread. The spine is square and solid. It's a superb example.

The solidly-pressed 153g and 146g records retain their original lustre and rotate evenly on the turntable. Visually both are in EX(+) condition with only a few superficial sleeve-removal / sleeve rub type surface marks evident under bright light. The matt black Track labels are unmarked with only a few short spindle traces near the centres. It is clear that the records have only received a modest number of careful plays. All 4 sides play EX+/MINT- throughout with no deterioration in sound quality and barely any unwanted noise at all. The sound quality is truly sensational - very powerful and dynamic with lots of wonderful guitar effects. It really is a top-playing copy which will be very difficult to improve upon.
 

The original matching white poly-lined inner sleeves complete this incredible package.

Overall this is a highly-collectable and complete first press copy of Hendrix's masterwork which will make a fine addition to any record collection.

GRADINGS

The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Pioneer PL-L1000 linear-tracking turntable fitted with a Nagaoka MP-30 cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My grading is 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 and virtually no discernible 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 but is still very presentable.

     All records can be expected to rotate sufficiently evenly on the turntable for there to be no effect whatsoever on the audio playback. Minor warps or dishing will not be mentioned as virtually all records display these features to some degree and no record is perfectly flat.

    Vinyl is not a perfect medium and even the finest quality pressings will play with a degree of residual surface sound, however minimal. Where, in my opinion, unwanted noise interferes with the listening enjoyment of the record, it will be mentioned in the item description. It is unrealistic to expect a 40+ year old record to play with a background of complete silence. Please bear this in mind when bidding.

PACKAGING         

LPs are packaged with care and well protected to ensure that they arrive safely in the same condition as they leave me. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit.

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE

LPs posted outside of the UK will only be sent International Signed-For with insurance at the following cost:   

Europe - £14.50

Worldwide - £19.50