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THE ROLLING STONES - No. 1

FIRST EVER ALBUM - ORIGINAL UK MONO

 DECCA RED UN-BOXED & GROOVED - MADE IN ENGLAND 1964. 

This great example of this great vinyl looks and sounds unplayed!

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LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

Original UK GROOVED DECCA press. CAT NO: LK 4605 - Red Decca label with un-boxed logo.

FULL FREQUENCY RANGE RECORDING LABEL - MADE IN ENGLAND 1964 

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE

Side 1: XARL- 6271-  2 A 

side 2: XARL- 6272 - 4 A

MOTHER STAMPERS:

Side 1. '' 3 B B     G  " 

Side 2. '' 5 1 M I " - rare stampers. Also with S   W    A   stamped.

TRACK LISTING…

 SIDE 1:  (GET YOUR KICKS ON) ROUTE 66.   I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU.    HONEST I DO.   I NEED YOU BABY.   NOW I'VE GOT A WITNESS (LIKE UNCLE PHIL AND UNCLE GENE).   LITTLE BY LITTLE.

SIDE 2:  I'M A KING BEE.   CAROL.   TELL ME (YOU'RE COMING BACK).   CAN I GET A WITNESS.   YOU CAN MAKE IT IF YOU TRY.   WALKING THE DOG

The Rolling Stones is the debut album by The Rolling Stones, released by DECCA in the United Kingdom on 16 April 1964, and sometimes known as Stones No.1.

Recorded at Regent Sound Studios in London over the course of five days in January and February 1964, The Rolling Stones was produced by Andrew Loog Oldham and Eric Easton. The Rolling Stones was originally released by DECCA in the UK, while the US  England newest Hit-makers appeared on the London Labels label, with the track "Not Fade Away" (the a side of the band's third UK single) replacing "Mona (I Need You Baby) 

The majority of the tracks reflect the band's love for authentic R & B material. Mick Jagger  and Keith Richards were still much fledging songwriters during early 1964, contributing only one original composition to the album: "Tell Me". Two numbers are credited to  "Nanker Phelge" - a pseudonym the band used for group compositions from 1963 to 1965. Phil Spector and Gene Pitney   both contributed to the recording sessions, and are referred to as "Uncle Phil and Uncle Gene" in the subtitle of the Nanker Phelge instrumental "Now I've Got a Witness".

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING:

Yes – brilliant! - TOP AUDIO sound quality throughout!

This rare record looks and sounds unplayed. Strong, undistorted sound free of any loud pops, clicks or distortion. Channels are clean and unstressed. The music jumps out, with incredible definition and clarity, particularly on the percussion instruments, and vocals which come through with tremendous power. 

This really is an unbelievable piece, with no hiss or pops or continuous unwanted sounds what so ever. This great record plays with what I would call TOP AUDIO audio - super bright sound clear of surface noise or sound interruptions. This RARE MONO press has strong undistorted audio, with Super clear sound and minimal background static. It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity! I will give a detailed account below:

This great sounding MONO press starts with no static in run ins and intro to 'Route 66', a loud track that can still be plagued by crackle, hiss and static. Just great clear sound, the track plays superbly with not a single click or pop. The audio is superb. Again, the intro to 'I Just Wanna Make Love to You' sounds so clear and the whole of the first side really plays with superbly clear, immaculate audio throughout.  

Barely any detectable surface sound audible. Absolutely no loud pops or clicks, and certainly not even a hint of distortion. The quiet 'Honest I do' sounds superb, with crystal clear audio, and the raw audio effects can really be heard here. Its sounds like you are in the studio with the Stones. No pops or clicks. 'I Need You Baby' comes in again with incredibly clear bright sound, I could detect no static and certainly no distortion. I can confirm this whole album plays without a hint of distortion what so ever. There is some very faint static between these two tracks and 'Now I've Got A Witness' plays again with crystal clear audio. Incredible for an original pressing of the Stones first ever album. 'Little By Little' ends side 1. again with great clear sound. No faint occasional static and no pops or clicks. Superb. 

'I'm a King Bee' smoothes in side 2. with amazing clear audio. No detectable surface sound or static! 'Carol' also plays superbly, still with no pops or clicks, and crystal clear sound. I'm very happy to say that the same goes for the intro to 'Tell Me'. There is barely any light static at the very start of the track, or any where else on this great pressing. So often heavily distorted and affected by clicks and hiss, it plays through with perfect clarity and superb sound.  The long outro plays with just crystal clear audio. Even the stunning 'Can I get a Witness', such a difficult track to find with clear sound, pays superbly. An amazing audio performance. Crystal clear sound. No static to be heard at all.  

'You Can Make it if You Try' plays with the same extremely high audio quality, and sounds extremely bright and clear. There is one light pop in the middle of the track, but it is light, and thats the only one on the whole record. 'Walking the Dog' rounds of the album again with great clear sound. A really stunning performance with no pops or clicks, just stunning bright perfect sound. 

Superb sound, every track has been tested and I could find no obvious sound blemishes at all. Free from static or surface sound this vinyl could not be bettered. Wonderful TOP audio,  Great music with great clarity, and so hard to find with this type of sound. The tonal quality make this a sensational pressing. With the clear and extra loud First cut engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten.

An absolutely TOP all round example of this classic extremely rare and early vinyl. Easily grades at NEAR MINT to MINT. 

THE RECORD - Visual Grading 

A superb piece of glossy vinyl, and a really thick pressing. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original early pressings, this vinyl has only been played twice. It has one tiny scuff on side 1. but it is very light, barely visible and has no effect on the sound. Unbelievable to think this vinyl is over 40 years old! 

The vinyl surfaces have only the faintest of handling marks, which can be seen under a very strong spot light. This great vinyl shows no groove wear what so ever, as proven though the great audio delivery, and no obvious marks at all. 

THE LABELS 

Famous RED DECCA labels are in GREAT Condition, no marks or writing, no discernible  spindle wear, and NO discernible  spindle traces. With the correct track credit for "I Need You Baby" makes this a true rarity, especially in this condition.  Great all round unmarked examples. STUNNING! Easily grades at Near MINT to MINT. 

A great all round Complete and Rare example of this First EVER STONES MASTERPIECE

Super Clear MONO mix, which packs amazing drive and punch.

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever, when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE COVER 

Comes with the original Laminated FLIP BACK Sleeve, printed in England by NacNeil Press.

Superb example, a UK ORIGINAL NacNeil Press cover. Great sheen to the laminate and pure white on the reverse. This is the original laminated cover, with the flip backs, and it is so rare to find one in this condition. It has been kept in a non corrosive plastic sleeve and has light handling wear. The rear unlaminated cover is super clean with virtually no stains and very little handling marks.

Only slight defects are some light laminate creasing on the front, as shown clearly in the image, and some creasing to the flip backs. This is a great cover, with little to fault it. 

There is no feathering to the opening edges, which are crisp and straight as new. Superb. Easily grades at VERY GOOD PLUS to EXCELLENT. 

THE INNER

RARITY

FINDING A COMPLETE MONO Press of the Stones 1st ever album IN GREAT ALL ROUND CONDITION IS VERY, VERY RARE. 

ONE IN THIS GREAT ALL ROUND CONDITION, WITH THE ORIGINAL INNER SLEEVE IS EXTREMELY RARE INDEED!!! WITH A VINYL THAT LOOKS AND SOUNDS VIRTUALLY UNPLAYED, WITH TOP AUDIO AND THE STUNNING ORIGINAL LAMINATED COVER, MAKING THIS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY!

COMPLETE MONO UK ORIGINAL THAT SOUNDS GREAT ARE GETTING RARER BY THE DAY, AND THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE RARITY.

 A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested on highly sensitive equipment to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are buying. I won't go into screeds of information about the nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

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VINYL SOUND - PLEASE NOTE:

The highest quality vinyl with clear sound is rare, and is what I always aim for. I only sell records that play with TOP AUDIO performance, super clear sound uninterrupted by hiss or other interference. Even with the cleanest copies you will find occasional static sound or occasional light tics during playback, caused by a build of dust in the grooves. This is clearly different from the distortion, loud pops, repeating tics or clicks that are found on heavily played, worn or soiled pieces of vinyl. Any static build up will reduce when played, and I advise a light clean should be given between plays for optimal performance. 

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

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IMAGES and INFORMATION

I only use photographs of the item for sale taken with a high quality professional digital camera. The images are designed to be as clear as possible, giving an exact image of the item you are buying. I aim to give sufficient and accurate detail as possible, so that you know exactly what you are bidding on. Please let me know if you need any further information and I'll be only to happy to oblige.

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ABOUT ME 

I am a visual artist, working internationally, a collector of art and rare objects including rare vinyl, which I have been collecting for over 25 years, and an art and music enthusiast. I specialise in the  highest quality rarest items, selling to collectors the world over. I want you to know what a great item you are bidding on. If there is anything that is unclear in the listing, or you have any questions about this or any other item, please feel free to get in touch. All the best to you.  

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SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION,AWESOME SELLAR,1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

received today! great record!! thank you!!!

Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

fast delivery, superb communication, good item, great ebayer AAAAA+++++

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!

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MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

EXCELLENT: 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.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

GOOD: 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, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

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POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. We send items all round the globe with 100% success! We only sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. We do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, but please don't expect a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD CONTAINERS TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS WE HAVE STATED WE HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £5.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £8.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £18.95

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MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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PAYMENTS 

Payments must be made within 3 days of purchasing unless an alternative arrangement has been agreed upon. Pay Pall ONLY for International buyers. We will accept Pay Pall, cheque or postal order within the UK, but no cash or bank transfers. Items sent out immediately on receipt of payment

Please Note: If no contact is made by the winning bidder following the mandatory Ebay 3 days, I will reserve the right to offer the item to the runner-up, unless prior notice of any delay is arranged beforehand.  Any bidder who has missed the chance to purchase an item from me can still email to make a priority second chance.