ROLLING STONES – **SIGNED / AUTOGRAPHED** - LET IT BLEED - VINYL LP EX/EX

	£		650
	$		861

ROLLING STONES – **SIGNED / AUTOGRAPHED** - LET IT BLEED - Vinyl LP VG/EX

 Description:  This is a one of a kind, 1st edition album that has been hand signed in black ink by 5 members of The Rolling Stones to include; Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts.

Let It Bleed is the eighth British and tenth American studio album by the Rolling Stones, released in December 1969 by Decca Records in the United Kingdom and London Records in the United States. Released shortly after the band's 1969 American Tour, it is the follow-up to 1968's Beggars Banquet. 

This is a first edition US pressing and therefore credits 'Love in Vain' to writer W.Payne (see photos) - a pseudonym used by a music publisher of the songs of Robert Johnson. The later releases of this album credit Robert Johnson. 

The Signatures on the cover are clear and in excellent condition. Each has been authenticated by Esprit via certification (see certificate of authenticity in photos).  

This is also a fantastic playing copy of this 1969 Rolling Stones album with the Vinyl in excellent condition.

Condition Sleeve:  VG

Condition Record:  EX

Condition Labels: EX

Format:  12" Vinyl LP – STEREO – 33RPM

Label: London Records

Catalogue No:  NPS-4

Matrix / Runout: (Side 1) XZAL-9363-2 11-11-69 Bestway

Matrix / Runout: (Side 2) ZAL 9364 Bell Sound 12-11-69 audio MFG

Year:  1969

Country: U.S. 

Genre:  Rock

See below for grading definitions (in line with the Record Collector’s Grading System). 

SLEEVE: VG

All five Rolling Stones members have signed their names in black permanent marker. All are clean, crisp and complete – see photos.

The Front Cover is in excellent condition, retaining its bright colours and shine with no tears, nicks or rips. Around the very edges there is wear – mainly across the top right hand edge measuring 6cm approx (see photos) and the very bottom left hand corner which measures 2.5cm approx. The spine shows age-wear, however all lettering is legible.

The Back Cover, like the front, retains its colour and shine. There is a 1cm tear by the left hand edge 2/3 of the way down, a noticeable nick 3/4 way down on the right hand side and some light scratches where the piece of cake has been cut out (see photos).

Overall a rare and exceptional original 1969 LP, complete with the Rolling Stones’ signatures - all authenticated and in perfect condition.

VINYL: EX

Visual: Under the inspection of a 1055 lumens / 14 watt LED GLS bulb; both sides of the vinyl retain an impressive glossy shine, with only a few very light surface / hairline marks on both sides which in no way affect the sound. Under normal light no surface marks are visible. Side 1 label has a few small spindle marks. The label and all edges are crisp and strong. Side 2 label retains its vibrant blue colour on both sides, the edges are very strong and the writing is like new. No visible spindle marks. Please see photos.  

Audio: Exceptional audio. The Album plays clean crisp and clear with the exception of 1 short medium-loud crackle between tracks ('Boys' and 'I love you') and an occasional light background static (barely audible).

In summary the vinyl has been well looked after, both labels are exemplary, and the audio is excellent.

INNER SLEEVE: VG

This Record is housed in the original 1969 inner sleeve. There is a 6cm rip on the bottom edge in the middle, and a 4cm gap on the top edge again going across the middle.  Otherwise the sleeve is in good condition and is structurally sound.

All tracks written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, except "Love in Vain" by Robert Johnson. Early US editions of the album credit the song to Woody Payne, a pseudonym used by a music publisher of the songs of Robert Johnson.

Track List:  

Side one

No.

Title

Length

1.

"Gimme Shelter"

4:31

2.

"Love in Vain"

4:19

3.

"Country Honk"

3:09

4.

"Live with Me"

3:33

5.

"Let It Bleed"

5:26

Total length:

20:58

Side two

No.

Title

Length

1.

"Midnight Rambler"

6:52

2.

"You Got the Silver"

2:51

3.

"Monkey Man"

4:12

4.

"You Can't Always Get What You Want"

7:28

Total length:

21:23

POSTAGE & PACKAGING

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RETURNS POLICY

*We DO accept Returns*

With the exception of a few very rare records which are particularly sought after, we will only sell Vinyl in Mint, Excellent or Very Good condition. We take pride in detailing all of our items accurately and honestly, with a full visual and audio description of any defects. We do ask you to read through the listing thoroughly, and ask any questions you may have before bidding. Due to the high value of this record and to provide the buyer with security and peace of mind; we will accept returns for any reason, within 14 days of the buyer receiving the item.  Please contact us first if you have any concerns, before you leave feedback ratings, and we will look to remedy immediately.  

GRADING SYSTEM

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 marked as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

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 noticeable 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 noticeably 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 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 scratched, 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