Pink Floyd Saucerful Of Secrets Blue Black Stereo 1G/1R Factory Sample Demo Rare
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This is Pink Floyd's 2nd album on the Columbia blue and black label in Stereo. This is how the Floyd should be listened to, the separation and phasing are amazing.
This record is one of the very first maybe 300 copies or so off the presses denoted by the stampers 1G and 1R, as far as I’m aware there are no 1G/1G copies pressed. Not only that but it is also factory sample demo disc either for quality control purposes or even sent out to record reviewers or DJ's. The sticker is adhered to the A side label. Both labels have the “sold in the uk etc” statement with side 2 sporting the stamped KT tax code.
The labels are very nice indeed with no writing etc on them. The vinyl surfaces retain a lovely
sheen to them with just a hint of “bag rash” and the odd non feelable mark, however I have just replayed the record in full on headphones and can report no playback issues meaning no jumps or sticks. There is the very occasional pop and some static crackle in the run ins and quieter moments that a professional clean may eradicate but this doesn't interfere too much to the listening pleasure.
The cover is constructed with 3 flaps and printed by Garrod and Lofthouse that all Saucerful covers were, there were no EJ Day covers for this release. The cover is dated 6807 TPS so JULY 1968.
The front fully laminated panel is really nice with a few small creases under the laminated from handling and storage. The rear non laminated panel is very nice too with no writing. The 3 flaps are complete with no missing areas. The spine is fully readable and the opening edge is in excellent condition. There are no tears or writing on the cover.
I believe this cover is slightly misprinted as the artist title on the front panel is right at the top resulting in about 4mm of the front on the rear bottom flap.
The inner sleeve is the sepia and white generic EMI version with ads for Pink Floyd, The Beatles and Tyrannosaurus Rex amongst many others. There are no splits or writing on it. The record will come in a white poly lined inner.
Catalogue no. SCX 6258 stereo.
Matrix YAX 3633-1. YAX 3634-1.
Stampers 1G and 1R.
Just to sum up this is a very significant Pink Floyd record being a factory sample demo and so early.
Please see the pics as they form part of the description.
Sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery fully tracked and insured.
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