The Rolling Stones debut LP '2.52' Tell Me, Mona, Decca LK 4605 unboxed mono 1A
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The Rolling Stones debut LP '2.52' Tell Me, Mona, Decca LK 4605 unboxed mono 1A
Very early pressing of The Rolling Stones' 1st LP on Decca
Original unboxed mono red label Decca release with grooved label
This very early print run includes the matrix endings 1A / 2A and the short version of 'Tell Me', sometimes referred to as the '2:52' version because this is when the track fades outs. This was a mistake corrected on later print runs with the much more common 4.00+ version.
When I found this copy it was without an inner sleeve, so its scuffed and marked in places (see photos). I have cleaned the disc on my Loricraft PR4 and added an original polylined pink mono inner from the period, in addition to a brand new antistatic inner.
Because the disc was stored without an inner sleeve there are many light marks on the vinyl but these do not cause skips or jumps. There is a little crackle, noticeably between tracks, but the music is loud and drowns this out on my Sony transcription deck (with Shure M75). It is still a decent enjoyable spin. Decca monos from the 60s were superbly mastered and thick vinyl pressing so light surfaces marks do no cause too many audio problems compared with similar weight marks on later, thinner 70s and 80s presses.
Vinyl: Visually graded G+.
Audibly graded VG, with a some light surface noise in places, mostly only noticeable in the quiet passages, like the run in groove. It is still an enjoyable spin, and the music shines through.
I have a full recording of both sides of the disc, contact me for the link. The first to do so will probably buy it.
Inner sleeve: There was no inner sleeve when I found the record, so I have added a fresh pink mono inner, polylined. See photos, it is VG+ condition with no obvious damage.
Outer sleeve: G+, poor shape, with pen and tears (see photos)Matrix: XARL - 6272 - 1A / XARL - 6271 - 2A (see photos)
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RECORD COLLECTOR 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 ADVERTISED 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.
THE USE OF PLUS (+) OR MINUS (-) ALLOWS FOR ITEMS THAT FALL BETWEEN THE ABOVE GRADES.
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