Mono 1966 1st Press Bob Dylan LP - Blonde on Blonde VG

	£		44
	$		58

. VERY Rare 1966 Double LP by Bob Dylan
Blonde on Blonde
Original Mono 1st Pressing with A1 / B1 / C1 / D1 Matrix Numbers!   .
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On offer here is a very rare original 1st pressing of the Bob Dylan 1966 double LP 'Blonde on Blonde' on the CBS label.

This is the incredibly hard to find early 1st pressing with all four matrix numbers ending in 1. These are impossible to find and highly collectible!!!

The sleeve is the original flip-back design with the photo of Claudia Cardinale which was removed from the album design in 1968 due to legal reasons. Both labels are also textured with '33' rather than '33 1/3'. Both labels also carry the Feldman credit and with the record number on the right of the label and not at the top directly underneath Bob's name (this was changed very soon after release and the original label layouts are now hard to find).

All in all this is a very rare and collectible true 1st pressing of the Bob Dylan masterpiece Blonde on Blonde. Although not in top condition it's still a great record for your collection, or even if you're looking for an original play copy!

If there is anything else you'd like to know about this record, then please don't hesitate to get in touch!   .
. . Band / Artist Bob Dylan Title Blonde on Blonde Year 1966 Label Orange textured CBS label with '33', Feldman credit and 'record' number on the right rather than at the top. Catalogue Number DDP 66012 Format Mono Track Listing Side 1   Side 2 1. Rainy Day Women Nos. 12 and 35
2. Pledging My Time
3. Visions of Johanna
4. One Of Us Must Know   1. I Want You
2. Stuck Inside of Mobile With Thee
3. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
4. Just Like a Woman       Side 3   Side 4 1. Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll
....Go Mine
2. Temporary Like Achilles
3. Absolutely Sweet Marie
4. 4th Time Around
5. Obviously 5 Believers   1. Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands Side 1 Matrix Number DDP 66012 A1 Side 1 Stamper Codes B(3?)20 Side 2 Matrix Number DDP 66012 B1 Side 2 Stamper Codes B(3?)10 Side 3 Matrix Number DDP 66012 C1 Side 3 Stamper Codes 0 / C Side 4 Matrix Number DDP 66012 D1 Side 4 Stamper Codes C   .
. VG The sleeve is holding up pretty well for it's age but does have some light wear and tear. The front cover has no stains and has its full, original colour. There are a few light creases around the edges and a few slightly heavier ones around the mouth edge. The back is pretty much identical. The top seams are fine although they have started to split lightly in the middle. A previous owner has put cellotape to crudely protect them and to prevent them from splitting further. The bottom seams are the same although the back one is holding perfectly with no cellotape on it. The spine has a little wear with cellotape holding the middle which looks like it's close to beginning to split. The name 'BOB DYLAN' is pretty much unreadable although the title of the album is quite easy to see. The inner gatefold is predominatly white with no real discolouration marks or light staining. The cellotape used to protect the seams have started to turn veryso lightly yellow and there's a little light dirt buildup along the edges of the overflaps where the laminate has shrunk back slightly. Overall the sleeve is holding pretty well!   The Front Cover   The Back Cover   The Gatefold   .
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2:VG The first disc has a n okay shine to it and the playing surface is covered in light scuffmarks along with a few slightly heavier looking marks. Although it looks like it has been played quite a bit in its past the disc still plays with a surprisingly clean, clear sound and with only a little light background crackle that can only really be heard during the really quiet / silent parts. Nice disc! There are also a few little clicks in places but they're light and don't detract from the music.

The second disc has a slightly duller shine to the first disc and again the playing surface is covered in light scuffs along with some slightly heavier looking marks. It also looks like it's been played quite a bit in the past but plays with a nice, clear sound and with only a little, light background crackle that can only really be heard during the really quiet parts. There are also a few odd, light clicks in places but these don't detract from the music. Nice disc!

  Side 1   Side 2         Side 3   Side 4

Want to hear what the LP sounds like before you buy? Well, now you can! Simply click on the record image below to download a small MP3 clip of the first 30 or so seconds of the record being played. This is so that you can hear the quality of the LP for yourself before you place a bid.

In the clip you'll hear the needle being placed onto the record and approximately 30 seconds of the opening track.

This has been done by directly channeling my record player into my computer and recording it direct to give the most accurate audio possible for your consideration.

  The opening 30 seconds
of disc 1.   The opening 30 seconds
of disc 1.   .
. VG+/EX- All labels are clean, crisp and clear with just a few light flakes of wear in one or two places. All labels have some light spindlewear and a very little light whitening around the centerhole. Lovely labels!   Side 1   Side 2         Side 3   Side 4   .
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The grading system I use when determining the condition of my vinyl
The 'Record Collectors' Grading System.
Taken from the Rare Record Price Guide book   Mint (M) The record itself 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 advertisied as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. Near Mint (NM) The record looks brand new with no scuffing or any deterioration in sound quality and only the smallest hint that its ever been played. The cover and any additional extras are clean, crisp and with no wear whatsoever. Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. Very Good (VG) 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. Good (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. Fair (F) The record is still just about playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. Poor (P) The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. Bad (B) The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.  

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