kentgirl22 is pleased to offer for auction a very rare 1967 ORIGINAL UK Columbia 1st PRESS MONO LP record by the legendary:

PINK FLOYD

'Piper At The Gates Of Dawn'

Excellent Condition Original 1967 UK Mono First Pressing Vinyl LP

Columbia Records

Cat.No. SX 6157

First original MONO issue on the UK BLACK Columbia label with the BLUE Columbia trademark logo.

Matrix No's:

Side One: XAX 3419-2 (Stamper G 1)

Side Two: XAX 3420-1 (Stamper P 1)

Year Of Release: 1967

Made In Great Britain

PINK FLOYD

Syd Barrett - Lead Guitar & Vocals 
Roger Waters - Bass Guitar & Vocals 
Rick Wright - Organ / Piano 
Nicky Mason - Drums

Produced By: Norman Smith

Recording Engineer: Peter Brown

Released in the UK in 1967 on the Columbia black & blue label with silver text, Cat.No.SX 6157. Here is the ORIGINAL 1st MONO pressing!! This is the original UK MONO 1st pressing and is NOT a re-issue, counterfeit or cheap later repress!!

This really is a fabulous item. The iconic 'Kaleidoscope' front laminated sleeve is a beautiful Excellent near Mint example. The lamination is still shiny and bright, the corners sharp, no creases, rips, folds, tears, splits or writing. Just a few very tiny lamination ripples near the spine and top edge to report. The rear is totally clean too with only minor age discoloration. The LP is also in a similar superb Excellent condition. If you look hard under a strong light you can see a few very faint and light wispy hairlines and paper marks, non affect the playing in any way at all, the record plays superbly and perfectly with crystal clear sound throughout!! A truly magnificent Excellent condition example of this truly iconic British 60s psychedelic album. One of the cleanest in existance and probably the best on offer today. Whether you are upgrading or acquiring for the first time I am sure that you will not be disappointed by this truly fabulous original vinyl album. Comes with correct 1st pressing 1967 original EMI advertisment inner sleeve. I am the first and only owner of this fabulous record which I originally purchased in the late summer of 1967....WOW, that's now 42 years ago!!! It will be very sad to see it go, time moves on though and I'm sure it will be well cared for and loved by the lucky person who wins it!!

BOTH THE SLEEVE AND VINYL RECORD ARE IN SUPERB CONDITION...A BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION

Tracklisting

Side One

1. Astronomy Domine
2. Lucifer Sam
3. Matilda Mother
4. Flaming
5. Pow R. Toc H.
6. Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk

Side Two

1. Interstellar Overdrive 
2. The Gnome
3. Chapter 24
4. The Scarecrow
5. Bike

PLEASE READ BELOW FOR CONDITION AND CORRECT 1ST PRESSING INFORMATION THAT THIS ALBUM SHOULD HAVE AND DOES HAVE!!

CONDITION

Vinyl: EX

Vinyl retains its original shinyl gloss and full lustre. There are only a few very light, wispy, fine hairlines seen under a bright light. An absolutely SUPERB copy that plays PERFECTLY with great clarity and powerful audio. A real treat which is in at least EXCELLENT condition.

Labels: EX

No writing, No stickers, No tears...only a few wispy spindle traces

Black Columbia label with silver text, and a blue "Columbia Records Magic Notes Trademark" at the top, and a blue "Columbia" in the centre. Underneath the blue "Columbia" it says "Sold in U.K. subject to resale price conditions. See price lists."
At the bottom of the label, it says "Made in Gt. Britain."
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

"The Gramophone Co., Ltd. All rights of the manufacturer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting, and copying of this record prohibited"

Tax Stamp:

On side 1 within the circle that is stamped around the spindle hole are the letters "K" and "T," one on each side of the spindle hole.

Original EMI Advertising Inner Sleeve: EX

Black and white inner advertising sleeve has only a few light creases near the corners and edges. On the front is the EMI logo at the top centre, with "Add these outstanding LPs to your collection" at the top, 16 LP covers pictured in the middle including Both Sides of Herman's Hermits, and "Remember-the new Emitex cleans and preserves your records," and "Patents applied for" at the bottom. On the back side is the EMI logo at the top centre, with " - the greatest recording organization in the world" at the top, 16 LP covers pictured in the middle including the Beatles-Revolver, and "E.M.I. Records (The Gramophone Company Ltd.) Hayes - Middlesex - England, Made and Printed in Great Britain" at the bottom. Later issues have different LPs pictured, such as the Beach Boys-Pet Sounds, and do not show albums by the Beatles or Herman Hermits. 

LP Sleeve: EX (+)

The original first pressing E.J.Day front laminated 'KALEIDOSCOPE' flip-back sleeve is easily in beautiful EXCELLENT (+) condition, with NO writing, NO rips and NO splits!!! Truly AWESOME, complete, beautifully clean flipback, no serious edgewear and a sharp sleeve opening. The spine is arrow straight with unblemished titles and razor sharp edges. The lamination is deeply glossy with only a few tiny wrinkles, and negligible impression left by the heavyweight vinyl. The non-laminated rear sleeve is in fine shape too, again with no creasing and only light age discoloration. 

Front Cover:

Kaleidoscope picture of the band. The title, "PINK FLOYD" is at bottom center. EMI logo in upper left corner. Laminated flip back cover.

Back Cover:

Title, credits, and song listing. Catalogue number in upper right corner.

Un-laminated except for flip backs. On the bottom flip back it says "6709 TPS Printed and made by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd., London SX 6157 / SCX 6157." Top right has the catalogue number SX 6157 and OMITS "File under POPULAR : Pop Groups." This signifies a 100% GENUINE VERY FIRST 1967 UK COLUMBIA MONO 1ST PRESSING!!!

NOTES

Here is another more than interesting original 60's vinyl gem from my own long time private collection.....An absolutely fabulous ORIGINAL UK FIRST MONO PRESSING of the PINK FLOYD'S iconic and seminal 1967 debut album "THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN" featuring the one and only SYD BARRETT at his absolute best before his very sad and well documented burn-out!! This is an original first pressing on the Black & Blue Columbia label and as you can see from the pictures the sleeve is without the "FILE UNDER POPULAR: POP GROUP'S" reference usually found on the rear right-hand top flip-back showing this to be a 100% genuine first print issue sleeve!!! Now as we all know this original UK album in MONO is a "MUST" especially for collectors of 60's freak-beat and psychedelia and of course serious Pink Floyd fans. As collectors know only very rarely do you see a decent copy of this iconic LP become available (most are buried away deep in collections). If you have been holding on or hanging back for one to come along, well!!...Wait no longer!!! Here is one of the finest copy's to appear on eBay in quite a while! As you can see in the pictures the sleeve is beautifully clean and square with NO seam splits, NO writing or ring-wear even after over 35 years in storage!! The record is pressed on original thick heavy quality British 60's vinyl and is exceptionally clean with only a few of the absolute lightest paper marks and very faint hairlines visible close-up under a harsh light. The sound quality is simply AWESOME as you would expect, BRIGHT, LOUD AND DISTORTION FREE with a clarity of sound to die for!!.....This is one musical experience not to be missed!! If you don't have a "MONO" copy of this record or if you are looking to up-grade your old worn out one here's your chance, go on do yourself a favour and BID! BID! BID! YOU DESERVE IT! And you won't regret it!!!

FOR ANY SERIOUS PINK FLOYD FAN OR COLLECTOR OF SIXTIES PSYCHEDELIC MUSIC IN GENERAL, THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL ALBUM TO HAVE IN YOUR COLLECTION!! GOOD LUCK WITH YOU BIDS!!

These ORIGINAL MONO copies only turn up VERY RARELY, and to find one in such BEAUTIFUL condition as this is almost impossible today!!! 

THIS LP IS SERIOUSLY RARE AND SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND!!!!  THIS WAS PINK FLOYD'S FIRST & RAREST LP EVER - AND VIRTUALLY NEVER TURNS UP FOR SALE!!!!  JUST TRY AND FIND ANOTHER ONE!!!!  BACK IN 1967 WHEN THIS LP WAS FIRST RELEASED - IT SOLD IN RELATIVELY SMALL NUMBERS, AND WAS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY DELETED!!!!  AS A RESULT IT HAS BECOME SERIOUSLY RARE AND INCREDIBLY HARD TO LOCATE TODAY!!!!  BUT WHAT MAKES THIS LP REALLY SPECIAL - IS THAT IT IS IN ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT CONDITION!!!!  AND THIS IS SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ON THIS LP!!!!  THE RECORD HAS NOT BEEN PLAYED VERY MUCH DURING THE 42 YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT (FROM NEW) AND IS IN SUPERB EXCELLENT CONDITION, THE INNER SLEEVE IS EXCELLENT, AND THE FLIPBACK LAMINATED COVER IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!  JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES!!!!  THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1967 UK MONO 1ST PRESSING ON THE 1ST PRESS BLUE/BLACK COLUMBIA LABEL, 1ST PRESS 'SOLD IN THE UK' TEXT, 1ST PRESS BLACK EMI ADVERTISING 'PATENTS APPLIED FOR' INNER SLEEVE, AND 1ST PRESS 'E.J.DAY' LAMINATED FLIP-BACK COVER WITH NO 'FILE UNDER POP' ON THE REVERSE!!!!  THIS LP IS SERIOUSLY RARE AND SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND LIKE THIS - SO DONT MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!!!!   This is A GENUINE 100% ORIGINAL Columbia UK 1st MONO Pressing from 1967 and is in SUPERB EXCELLENT condition!!!!  The record is pressed on THICK quality vinyl. The Cat. No is SX 6157 on the ORIGINAL 1st Press Blue/Black Columbia label (see picture) and is a UK MONO 1st Pressing!!!!

HAVE A LOOK AT MY PICTURES - I DO MY BEST TO SHOW THE RECORD FROM ALL ANGLES AND MAKE THE PICTURES AS CLEAR AS POSSIBLE!!!  This really is a GREAT looking and GREAT sounding LP and it is truly rare to find any copies of this MEGA RARE LP in such EXCELLENT condition!!!!  THIS MIGHT WELL BE YOUR ONLY CHANCE TO BUY AN ORIGINAL 1967 UK MONO 1ST PRESSING OF "PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN" BY PINK FLOYD, IN SUCH EXCELLENT CONDITION as this one is in!!!

HERE IS A VERY RARE CHANCE TO OWN ONE OF PINK FLOYDS RAREST UK LP'S IN SUPERB CONDITION. THESE EARLY MONO FIRST PRESSING 1G/1P STAMPERS DON'T COME UP FOR SALE VERY OFTEN THESE DAYS, IF AT ALL, SO DON'T MISS OUT!  IN MANY PEOPLES OPINION 'PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN' IS ONE OF THE BEST PSYCHEDELIC LP'S OF ALL TIME!!

As you know this LP is quite simply AMAZING!!!

THIS VERY RARE ORIGINAL UK 1st PRESS MONO COPY NOT ONLY LOOKS GREAT BUT IT PLAYS SUPERBLY TOO.... I HOPE THE PHOTOS DO JUSTICE TO THIS SUPERB RECORD!!

I doubt if you can find a significantly better ORIGINAL 1967 UK 1st PRESS MONO copy of this, the truly ICONIC debut PINK FLOYD LP "THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN".

Low Start.....No Reserve.....Don't Miss Out!!

More interesting and rare original records from the past (Psych-Kraut-Electronic-U.K./US-Progressive-Psychedelic,Acid-Folk & Classic Rock Originals as well as Jazz & Blues) you can see in my other auctions.....

Shipping Cost: To Comply With PayPal Safety Rules This Rare LP Will Only Be Shipped Via Insured / Registered 'Signed For' Delivery At Extra Cost To The Buyer...Please See Below.

UK: Free Shipping

Europe: £4.00 (Air Mail) (Shipping cost for each additional lp will be £1.50)

Rest Of World: £8.00 (Air Mail) (Shipping cost for each additional lp will be £2.50)

Please see below for additional information regarding multiple purchase shipping rates and insurance options 

Note: The pictures provided are REAL images of the ACTUAL item you are bidding on. What you see is what you'll get!

Records Are Graded In The Following Way:

MINT: The record displays barely any signs of use, if any, with no marks or deterioration in sound quality. Extra items and cover are near perfect.

EXCELLENT: Shows only minor signs of being played with very little lessening in sound quality. The Cover and extras will have some light wear and or creasing

VERY GOOD: Has been played many times but has no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratches. Cover and extras will have normal wear and tear but no major defects

GOOD: Has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and any extras may suffer from folding, scuffing, split spine, discoloration etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable and has considerable surface noise and may even jump. Cover and contents will be torn stained and/or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly. Covers badly damaged or partly missing

+ or - : Indicates slightly better (+) or slightly lesser (-) condition than main grade

All records are from my personal collection and have been carefully play graded before listing. In many cases I have owned them from new and all have been looked after very well. Please check out my other similar LPs currently listed on eBay.

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All payment to be made within 7 days of end of auction.

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Postage & Packaging Notes:

For items to be shipped within the UK

All items are automatically insured for up to £39.

If the value of your win(s) is more than £39 then insurance is highly recommended. The cost of insurance within the UK for items over £39 in value will be £4. If you do not select the insurance option offered in your invoice, then I am not responsible for any loss or damage to your item(s) and cannot refund you should loss or damage occur. By not selecting the insurance option you are stating that you agree to this.

For items to be shipped outside of the UK

The standard air mail postage prices do not include any insurance. For an additional £4 (for packages up to £39 value) or £6 (for packages over £39 value), Royal Mail 'International Signed For' delivery is available. This provides tracking and compensation should your item be damaged or lost.

If you do not select the insurance option offered in your invoice, then I am not responsible for any loss or damage to your items and cannot refund you should loss or damage occur. By not selecting the insurance option you are stating that you agree to this.

Packing Procedures: All LPs are securely and well packed in top quality material to avoid any unnecessary damage during transit. When posted the records are removed from the cover, if possible, and placed in a PVC outer protective sleeve to prevent sleeve splits in the post. I use brand new mailers, either the envelope style with thick stiffeners to prevent any sleeve bends in transit, or the "cruciform" style that wrap around the LP. I aim to dispatch all items within 48 hours of receiving payment. It is recommended that you choose the insurance option for higher value items. As stated above I cannot be held responsible for any item(s) lost or damaged in the post that are not shipped via insured / registered mail. I always obtain a certificate proof of posting receipt for every item sent, which will complete our transaction. Thank you for taking the time to look at my listings, I hope you will be lucky if deciding to make a bid. 

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