Pink Floyd UK 1st Pressing See Emily Play 1967 Columbia Label

	£		26
	$		34

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Artist/Band: Pink Floyd

Album/Single Title: See Emily Play

Producer(s): Norman Smith

Cat Number: DB 8214

Label/Format: Columbia.

Country of Manufacture: UK

Original Year of Release: 16th June 1967

Rarity: Fairly Rare as this is 1967 UK First Pressing on the Columbia Label with the "Sold In The UK Subject" statement printed to the centre of Both Labels. This also has Magdalene Music, Biem  Essex music Mecolico, NCB on the Labels and the KT tax code is Embossed onto Side 2: Only genuine 1st Pressings have all of these.

Track list: 

Side 1: See Emily Play

Side 2: Scarecrow

Matrix Nos: Side 1: 7XCA-30214-1  Side 2: 7XCA-30215-1

Stamper Codes: Side 1 over a 3 and PP Side 2: 2 & PD

Other Etchings: Side 1:       Side 2: 

Musicians: Syd Barrett: Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar. Richard Wright: Farfisa Organ, Piano, Tack Piano, Baldwin Electric Harpsichord, Backing Vocals. Roger Waters: Bass guitar, Backing Vocals. Nick Mason: Drums.           

Brief Artist & Album/Single Info: "See Emily Play" is a song by English rock band Pink Floyd, released as their second single in June 1967. Written by original frontman Syd Barrett and recorded on 23 May 1967, it featured "The Scarecrow" as its B-side. Though it was initially released as a non-album single, the song appeared on the American edition of their debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967).

"See Emily Play" is also known as "Games for May", after a free concert in which Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd performed.

The song was reportedly about a girl named Emily, who Barrett claimed to have seen while sleeping in the woods after taking a psychedelic drug. According to A Saucerful of Secrets: The Pink Floyd Odyssey, by Nicholas Schaffner, Emily is the Honourable Emily Young, daughter of Wayland Young, 2nd Baron Kennet, and the sister of author Louisa Young, and nicknamed "the psychedelic schoolgirl" at the UFO Club. An article in Mojo magazine called "See the Real Emily" supposedly shows a picture of Barrett's Emily. It has been suggested by some that the slide guitar effect was produced by Barrett using a Zippo lighter, but elsewhere that he used a plastic ruler.

The details as to the recording remain shrouded in mystery due to the lack of paperwork in the EMI archive. Engineer Jeff Jarrett recalls that "See Emily Play" was recorded in a much longer form which was then edited down for the single release. It was recorded at Sound Techniques studios on 21 May 1967. There was much trickery involved in the recording with backward tapes, much use of echo and reverb, and the first piano bridge between the first chorus and second verse was recorded at a slow pace then sped up for the final master. The four-track master tape was wiped or misplaced. It no longer exists and has never been mixed into true stereo; it was reprocessed for fake stereo on the 1971 Relics compilation.

Barrett, reputedly, was not happy with the final studio cut, and he protested against its release, which producer Norman Smith speculated was based on his fear of commercialism. It was during sessions for the song that David Gilmour visited the studio, and although being invited by Barrett, was shocked by the perceived changes in Barrett's personality when he did not appear to recognise him. For many years Gilmour would recall this, saying, "I'll go on record as saying, that was when he changed

CONDITION

Labels:

The Columbia Labels are Both in Good condition With several light signs of Spindle Wear and Spider Marks. There is no Writing, or Lifts anywhere and the Silver printing is in Perfect order. I would easily grade these as these as Very Good++!!!!

Vinyl:

Plays throughout buts Does have a Fair bit of of background Noise, especially at the Beginning and Ending of Both sides. However there are no  Pops, Clicks or Jumps. Once the record is Playing it really does sound Okay. The record still contains that glossy sheen though there area Several surface marks and thumbnails to be seen. However they do NOT overtly interfere with the sound quality. A typical polished production from Norman Smith. This play-grade proved a real pleasure when playing this fast disappearing single, this being the first example I have had for some time. This Certainly deserves to be in Someones collection until a Much better copy becomes available and merits a Very strong recommendation. I would grade both sides as Very Good!!!!

Cover/Sleeve: This is the correct Columbia  Sleeve that accompanies this single and is made of a very Flimsy paper. To be Honest it's a pretty good achievement for this Sleeve to still be around baring in mind that it's over 50 Years of age. There are no Rips, Tears or Splits anywhere and Apart from a previous Owner writing the numbers 8127 in Black in to the top left of the front (Please see my pictures) it's still in pretty Good shape. This Sleeve is incredibly difficult to find in Excellent or Better condition simply because of it's design and age. However I would be happy enough to grade it as Very Good+!!!!

Cover/Sleeve Summary: Not seen often, this one is in Decent condition with only reasonable clues of age, any blemishes mostly light. This classic cover should (as described) please many collectors.

Single Played For Grading: I play/grade ALL records I offer before submitting, I also play them in their entirety unless clearly stated otherwise. I do NOT play snippets or joining grooves to check for sound quality and quietness – I play from the beginning to end. I use a Linn LP12 Sondek turntable with Ittok Mk II arm and Ortofon Quintet Black moving coil cartridge and Linn Lingo, with my Linn system and Forest Totem Speakers. This system is guaranteed  to pick up any distortion or interference within the sound.

Grading: In my opinion I REFUSE to believe that there is ANY record that can be truly graded as Mint; the BEST that could be offered is Mint- (minus)!!!! Especially so from the 50's, 60's, 70's or even up to the present date!!!! Even copies bought new today would have some form of imperfection on the Record or Cover!!!! Under that assumption I will NEVER use the word Mint in any of my descriptions and Mint- is the HIGHEST grade I would ever offer. So I will only from Excellent, Good or Poor with a -(minus), +(plus) or ++(plus, plus)!!!!

Bid With Confidence: I take great care and pride with what I sell and offer a FULL money back guarantee, in the unlikely event of the buyer not agreeing with my description. As long as the item is repacked and returned to me in the same condition it was sent.

Postage: All of my records will be professionally packaged. I use Dependapack Vinyl Record Mailers that have locking tab closures with strong locking tab record wraps. I also use corrugated record stiffeners and extra strong tape marked with Handle With Care. This is to ensure your Valuable Record/s are protected whilst in transit. I will add a nominal fee of .40p to my postage and packaging for this service. Any Record valued at £100 or more I would prefer to send by Special Deliver/International Signed For.