WOODSTOCK ORIGINAL JIMI HENDRIX THE WHO TEN YEARS AFTER

	£		100
	$		133

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First Issues, First Pressings & Originals: Please note that when I refer to a First Issue I mean that the evidence suggests that the album offered is from the first batch that was issued for commercial release in the country of origin stated in the listing. Where I state First Press I mean that based on a reasonable interpretation of the matrices and stamper codes the vinyl comes from the first batch pressed using that particular ‘mother’; these statements alone do not always mean that the vinyl is from the very first ’stamper’ ever made. However, where I state First Issue and First Press it is likely that the album offered includes one (or more) of the early vinyl(s) produced in the country of origin from the first ‘mother(s)’ and ‘stamper(s)’. Original means that the record bears the first label design for that particular pressing and, in the case of the cover, it is from the first cover manufacturer for that pressing; it may have very slight changes, if they were made within the first production run or, if the album was issued with a choice of cover designs or colours on first release, but in these cases I will try and explain the differences. This is not an exact science and anomalies will occur where I may make a mistake but I believe this will not happen very often - if it does then all of my buyers have the unequivocal reassurance of my Comprehensive Returns Policy.

Album / Record Title: WOODSTOCK (ORIGINAL 1970 soundtrack of 1969 Festival)

Rarity: EXTREMELY RARE - this is a SENSATIONAL album and my nomination for the best ‘Live Concert’ album ever made. With vinyl albums one factor that contributes to RARITY is condition - you will occasionally see examples of this one offered for sale, but just try and find an EXCELLENT or BETTER one. I only find two or three of these a year which satisfy my exacting demands in terms of condition and audio quality - and I am therefore prepared to offer for sale; so as far as I am concerned this one is EXTREMELY RARE on that basis alone - my statements on this subject are based on first hand knowledge and experience, I have seen plenty of variants which I would not offer for sale. The complex double gatefold is vulnerable to careless handling - this one is the exception, carefully handled and in FIRST RATE CONDITION. The vinyls on many examples have often been hard used, or even abused, but these are without doubt three SUPERB UK ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS HEAVYWEIGHT VINYLS - up there with the FINEST YOU WILL EVER SEE OR HEAR. Also I have a well supported theory that some of the originals were pressed with a misaligned tool because many I see have at least one warped vinyl, usually Record 2, but NOT these, they have minimal, deflection and play beautifully. There are many variants including the later Atlantic green/orange label and the German & American pressings but frankly none of them compare favourably with this original Atlantic PLUM ORANGE LABEL UK FIRST housed in the ORIGINAL E. J. Day triple top loading double gatefold, which can all be justifiably described as OUTSTANDING in this EXCELLENT TO PLUS condition - a GENUINE first FULL SET, this is VERY SPECIAL and I think it would be exceptionally hard to find a better one than this.

• COMPLETE ORIGINAL UK ALBUM & FIRST ISSUE
• A UK FIRST PRESS WITH FIRST MATRICES & STAMPERS
• SUPERB HEAVYWEIGHTWEIGHT VINYLS ALL EXCELLENT PLUS
• STEREO RECORDING FORMAT DELIVERING SUPERB AUDIO
• ORIGINAL PLUM ORANGE ATLANTIC LABELS ALL NEAR MINT
• ORIGINAL UK DOUBLE GATEFOLD BY E.J.DAY EXCELLENT
• ORIGINAL INNER SLEEVES STILL WITH ANTISTATIC POLY-LINERS
• PROBABLY THE BEST EXAMPLE YOU WILL EVER SEE OR HEAR

Artiste(s): JOHN B. SEBASTIAN / CANNED HEAT / RICHIE HAVENS / COUNTRY JOE & THE FISH / ARLO GUTHRIE / SHA-NA-NA / JOAN BAEZ / CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG / THE WHO / JOE COCKER / SANTANA / TEN YEARS AFTER / JEFFERSON AIRPLANE / SLY & THE FAMILY STONE / BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND / JIMI HENDRIX

Disc Format: 3 X 12” LP’s

Recording Format: STEREO

Record label: ORIGINAL ATLANTIC PLUM / ORANGE

Catalogue Number: SET NO. 2663 001 RECORD NO’S 2402-001, 2402-002, 2402-003

Country of manufacture and first published date: Gt. BRITAIN 1970

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrices Record 1 side 1:    2663001  A//1

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrices Record 1 side 2:    2663001  C//1

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrices Record 2 side 1:    2663001  E//1

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrices Record 2 side 2:    2663001  F//1

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrices Record 3 side 1:    2663001  D//1

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrices Record 3 side 2:    2663001  B//1

Vinyl ‘run off’ stampers Record 1 side 1:    1   2

Vinyl ‘run off’ stampers Record 1 side 2:    1   1   4

Vinyl ‘run off’ stampers Record 2 side 1:    1   1   2

Vinyl ‘run off’ stampers Record 2 side 2:    1   1   2

Vinyl ‘run off’ stampers Record 3 side 1:    1   1   4

Vinyl ‘run off’ stampers Record 3 side 2:    1   1   4

(n.b. the references S\1, S\2, S\3, S\4, S\5, S\6 are hand etched in sequence)

Track Listing as per cover: RECORD 1 - SIDE 1: JOHN B. SEBASTIAN - I Had A Dream / CANNED HEAT - Going Up The Country / RICHIE HAVENS - Freedom / COUNTRY JOE & THE FISH - Rock & Soul Music / ARLO GUTHRIE - Coming Into Los Angeles / SHA-NA-NA - At The Hop / SIDE 2: COUNTRY JOE - I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag / JOAN BAEZ - Drug Store Truck Drivin’ Man / JOAN BAEZ - Joe Hill / CROSBY, STILL & NASH - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes / CSN&YOUNG - Sea Of Madness / RECORD 2 - SIDE 1: CSN&Y - Wooden Ships / THE WHO - We’re Not Gonna Take It / JOE COCKER - With A Little Help From My Friends / SIDE 2: SANTANA - Soul Sacrifice / TEN YEARS AFTER - I’m Going Home RECORD 3 - SIDE 1: JEFFERSON AIRPLANE - Volunteers / SLY & THE FAMILY STONE - Medley: Dance With The Music / JOHN B. SEBASTIAN - Rainbows All Over Your Blues / SIDE 2: BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND - Love March / JIMI HENDRIX - Star Spangled Banner, Purple Haze & Instrumental Solo

My opinion & summary of condition: What a brilliant album this is, about two hours of the best possible ‘live’ music and entertainment on record. Not only is it a great album but also a unique piece of social, cultural and political history - and in my opinion the best ‘Live’ Soundtrack album ever produced. Hugely impressive and important - impressive because considering the circumstances the audio reproduction is superb, and important because it embraces key events of the late sixties - the social revolution, the Vietnam war and the development of some of the best contemporary songs and music ever written and performed. Perhaps the most amazing thing was that an event that at one stage was thought may attract 5000 or so, ended up with a live audience of 500,000 or so and it all passed off relatively trouble free; there really only ever was one Woodstock and this was it. The three superb vinyls, containing the performances of some of the most influential and talented writers and musicians of the era, are all EARLIEST FIRST PRESSINGS on HEAVY VINYLS, the FIRST MATRICES & STAMPERS are indicative of just how early these pressings are. This album was issued and re-issued in several different versions but this is undoubtedly for me the RAREST & BEST variant. I have several examples, and have seen many more over the years – but none better than this one. Not only musically compelling, but this also captures the atmosphere of the Concert and the spirit of the age. When I listen to this I feel as though I’m there, the links are convincing, the crowd Rain Chants addictive and then again the songs and music, a touch of magic. Notable performances by Jimi Hendrix, Ten Years After, The Who - in fact every musician who took part put in an amazing set - Just listen to Joe Cocker singing ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ which for me captures the energy, vitality and spirit of the whole event. If you enjoy listening to audio from vinyl because it sounds ‘REAL’ then this particular album will please you immensely; on top of everything else it is, in sound recording terms, a technical masterpiece - it is ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING.

MY GRADING OF THIS ALBUM based on Record Collector ‘Rare Record Price Guide 2008’ (**n.b. please note that I grade accurately backed up by a description. I neither over-exaggerate nor under-exaggerate. I see no point in grading an item with multiple ++++ marks, or under-grading it and then stating that it should be graded better - I consider these methods to be confusing. I use the Record Collector system with either a PLUS or a MINUS to indicate slight variations either side of a grade).

Vinyl Visual Record 1 side 1: EXCELLENT PLUS, some superficial surface lines mainly caused by movements in/out of the inner sleeve, not tangible no significant audio consequence.

Vinyl Visual Record 1 side 2: EXCELLENT PLUS, some superficial surface lines mainly caused by movements in/out of the inner sleeve, not tangible no significant audio consequence.

Vinyl Visual Record 2 side 1: EXCELLENT PLUS, some superficial surface lines mainly caused by movements in/out of the inner sleeve, not tangible no significant audio consequence.

Vinyl Visual Record 2 side 2: EXCELLENT PLUS, some superficial surface lines mainly caused by movements in/out of the inner sleeve, not tangible no significant audio consequence.

Vinyl Visual Record 3 side 1: EXCELLENT PLUS, some superficial surface lines mainly caused by movements in/out of the inner sleeve, not tangible no significant audio consequence.

Vinyl Visual Record 3 side 2: EXCELLENT PLUS, some superficial surface lines mainly caused by movements in/out of the inner sleeve, not tangible no significant audio consequence.

Label Visual Record 1 side 1: NEAR MINT, no marks, no tears, no scuffs - almost as new.

Label Visual Record 1 side 2: NEAR MINT, no marks, no tears, no scuffs - almost as new.

Label Visual Record 2 side 1: NEAR MINT, no marks, no tears, no scuffs - almost as new.

Label Visual Record 2 side 2: NEAR MINT, no marks, no tears, no scuffs - almost as new.

Label Visual Record 3 side 1: NEAR MINT, no marks, no tears, no scuffs - almost as new.

Label Visual Record 3 side 2: NEAR MINT, no marks*, no tears, no scuffs - almost as new (*small black original pressing mark near the centre)

Outer Cover: EXCELLENT, superb and instantly recognisable iconic double gatefold of mid weight card construction Printed and made by the E. J. Day Group, London and Bedford with its distinctive photography which conveys the emotion and social power of this legendary festival. One of the reasons I rate this album so highly is that this complex gatefold made to house three impressive heavy vinyls has a high potential for wear and tear but this is an outstanding example - it is extremely difficult to find one in this excellent plus condition; I have several, and I have seen many over the years, but this is outstanding. There is a little edge and corner rub wear, some slight surface creasing and light handling marks, but these are really minor flaws. The only reason it does not achieve a PLUS on the grade is because I have placed a thin bronze foil sticker on the inside right panel at the top centre to cover a name and address of the previous owner – the colour of the sticker is sympathetic with the background, it does not obstruct any subject matter in the image and it is very neat – you can see it in two of the images in the photo gallery below. Overall I consider this to be a beautiful double gatefold triple top loader in lovely condition, alongside the best I have ever seen, but please take a look at the super-sized photographs and make your own assessment.

Spines: EXCELLENT & PLUS, because as it’s a double gatefold there are two, one is plain the other has the name and catalogue numbers, slightly rubbed on the corners, but all clean, clear and readable. There are the usual light crease lines down the length of the centres caused by careful opening and closing over time, and a tiny scuff mark on each one, but they are both fine, square shouldered spines. Please take a look at the super-sized photographs and make your own assessment as well.

Inner Sleeves: VERY GOOD PLUS original white paper with blue printed advisory notes and antistatic poly-liners; some browning and creasing with age.

Vinyl Warp: nothing significant visible when eye tested on a moving turntable – all three vinyls carefully checked.

Vinyl Weights: Record 1: 154 grammes, Record 2: 140 grammes, Record 3 - 143 grammes (three amazing ATLANTIC Heavyweights)

Play Grade: I consider all aspects of an albums condition and grading to be highly important and I place particular emphasis on the quality of the audio delivery; superior audio performance is, above all, the main reasons for listening to vinyl. For this reason I have decided to extend my play grade to rate separately how ‘clearly’ and ‘cleanly’ the sound is received. It is quite possible with vinyl to experience great ‘clarity’ and reality without the sound being exceptionally ‘clean’ - that’s ok with me, but it may not satisfy the audiophile. So, a NEAR MINT & NEAR MINT will be the best grade with VERY GOOD PLUS & VERY GOOD PLUS or better being highly satisfactory.

THIS ALBUM PLAY GRADES: EXCELLENT TO PLUS AND TENDING TO NEAR MINT & EXCELLENT PLUS

Audio Performance: DIFFICULT TO GIVE ONE GRADING ACROSS SIX SIDES OF THREE VINYLS HENCE THE GRADE ‘SPREAD’ - IT NEVER FALLS BELOW EXCELLENT AND FOR MOST OF THE TIME IT’S EVEN BETTER - TENDING TO NEAR MINT. THESE VINYLS HAVE BEEN PLAYED CAREFULLY, AND NOT VERY OFTEN, OVER THE YEARS ON TOP QUALITY EQUIPMENT WHICH IS REFLECTED IN THEIR BRILLIANT, VIBRANT AND CLEAR AUDIO PERFORMANCE. THERE IS THE EXPECTED MINIMUM OF UNDERLYING LIGHT SURFACE SOUND WHICH CAN ONLY BE DETECTED ON ‘LEAD INS’, ‘LINKING GROOVES’, ‘RUN OFFS’ AND QUIETER SECTIONS BUT IT IS HARDLY NOTICEABLE AND DID NOT CONCERN ME AT ALL. I ALWAYS SAY PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT THIS SECTION AND THE GRADING IS BASED ENTIRELY ON MY PERSONAL OPINION AND AUDIO PERCEPTION BELONGS TO THE INDIVIDUAL. WITH VINYL CLARITY THERE IS ALWAYS LIGHT TRANSITIONAL SURFACE SOUND WHICH IS INEVITABLE FROM THIS MEDIUM, EVEN WHEN NEW, AND OCCASIONALLY A LITTLE LIGHT CRACKLE WHICH IS OFTEN STATIC, OR EVEN A RANDOM SOFT TICK - BUT THIS WAS COMPLETELY SENSATIONAL AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED - ABSOLUTELY REAL, CLEAN, BRIGHT AND BREATHTAKING SOUND - IN PURE AUDIO REPRODUCTION TERMS THIS MAY BE THE BEST YOU WILL EVER HEAR THIS ALBUM.

Other: If you are looking for a better than excellent, and tending to near mint, example of this album for your collection, to play and enjoy, this is it - a lovely package and another highly recommended album from my current collection.

PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER LISTINGS BY CLICKING ON THE ‘VIEW SELLERS OTHER ITEMS’ IN THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER BOX OF THIS LISTING - THANK YOU.

My definition of a rare vinyl: Generally there is agreement that to qualify for the description rare there should not be too many of the type offered, available on the market at the time. With my listings that will be the main criterion however I will also occasionally claim rarity based on excellence of condition, or some other key feature, or an accompanying item such as an insert, which is not often found with similar vinyls.

UK first and early pressings: This has become something of a ‘fashion accessory’ for many of the albums listed on eBay and, as with fashion, there are many imitators. Of course with the more popular huge selling albums, where the record companies were fairly sure of major sales from the outset, there were many first pressings but otherwise this was not usually the case. Generally the lower the numbers in the matrices and stamper codes on the vinyl ‘run off’ areas, on both sides of a record, the earlier the pressing therefore ‘A1’ & ‘B1’ are most often first or early pressings, but there are variants and exceptions to the rule. The most notable ones, for example where the ‘1’ matrix was only used for test pressings so the commercial releases started at ‘2’, are well documented now but there are a few more observations which are worth noting. There are low numbered matrices which belong to second and even third pressings (in these cases the record companies gave similar numbers to the first press of a re-issue) you can normally identify these by, examining the labels which are often different in texture and/or design, and by checking the weight of the record as the earlier pressings were normally heavier. This weight difference can also be indicative where different symbols were used in the matrices. For example some record companies first denoted early pressings with A61 & B61 and then soon after changed to A // 1 & B // 1, in these cases weight of the vinyl is often very helpful with identification. Occasionally there are high numbers on first pressings, but this is unusual. Other points to note are the manufacturer of the ‘cover’ or ‘outer sleeve’ and various characteristics or design variants. The ‘inner sleeve’ or ‘bag’ can also be an indicator. However it is not wise to rely on details beyond the matrices and labels as the covers and sleeves can easily be interchanged. ‘Made Up’, Swapped’ or ‘Doctored’ sets are not uncommon, particularly with high value albums which have inserts and special text, so the best advice is to try and make sure that everything matches the criteria thus eliminating most of the risk (a good look at the photographs on the listing, if they are of the actual item offered as they are on all of my listings, is always advisable). As a general rule I suggest that you don’t pay hundred’s or thousands of pounds unless you are buying from a reliable source who provide you with comprehensive information and have a clearly stated ‘Returns Policy’ - or unless you’ve got money to throw away (and in that case there are any number of far more deserving charities)

Audio reproduction on vinyl: In my experience there is always an element of surface or background sound with audio reproduction on vinyl, even when new - very hard to imagine how there could not be when two solid surfaces come into contact with each other and are then amplified! In my opinion anybody who claims there is no surface sound, or ‘silence’, is hard of hearing, has not turned the amplifier on, or is using very poor quality audio equipment. Almost all used vinyl has at least light surface scratches which are always visible when viewed under a bright halogen light - which is what I use for inspection. So if you are uncomfortable with a bit of light crackling it’s probably best not to buy vinyl. In my opinion the light surface sound is more than compensated for by the clarity and ‘reality’ of the overall sound reproduction. I listen carefully to every album I list, before listing it for sale.

Finally: All of this comment contained in this listing is subjective, it is based only on my opinion and your expectations may not necessarily correspond with my standards. If you receive an album from me and you have some differences please remember to use reasonable communication as a first option. I have a comprehensive non confrontational ‘Returns Policy’ which is clearly set out below and providing there is no abuse, or use the negative feedback system, I will always reimburse you in full for your direct costs if you return the album correctly.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

DESCRIPTIONS: Are given in good faith, but they are based on my opinion and standards.  Bidders should note that they offer at their own risk and must satisfy themselves that they have sufficient information about the item before they enter the bidding process.  Please ask questions before you become involved with the auction, NOT afterwards! Where I list sizes/dimensions they are either as stated on the item/label by the supplier/manufacturer or reasonably accurately hand tape measured; however, they are not necessarily precise, should be taken as approximate and not relied upon where absolute precision is required. This clause does not in any way affect your rights under the terms of my ‘Returns Policy’, it is stated to prevent unnecessary inconvenience to both parties.

INFORMATION: Whilst I take care to try and provide accurate information on the original listing it is possible that new information may become available to me afterwards. I therefore strongly recommend that all bidders read any revisions and the ongoing questions / answers section of the listing before bidding as they may contain updated information which could affect your valuation of the item(s). In the event that new information is published, after the time you have become the high bidder, which adversely affects your valuation of the item(s) and you wish to withdraw from the bidding process please email your request and I will use the cancel bid option with no ongoing liability to any of the parties involved in the auction.

PHOTOGRAPHS: All photographs contained within this listing show the actual item (s) offered – they are not catalogue, archive or library photographs.  Furthermore they are direct images and not re-touched or modified in any way. I try to make good and comprehensive use of images on the listing in order to give the prospective bidder the best opportunity to evaluate the item(s); however it is possible that in some circumstances the photographs can enhance the appearance of the item(s) due to compression so please take this into account before bidding and do not hesitate to ask for more images or information which I am happy to send by attachment to email. This is particularly recommended with overseas buyers where returns are often not a viable option.  

OVERSEAS BUYERS WELCOME: I am pleased to deal with buyers from anywhere in the world. My method of LP packaging reduces the risk to your valuable vinyls & covers in transit. Makes no sense to me to buy something important and then play the ‘high risk of damage game’ when having it shipped around the world – I hope you feel the same. Unless the prospective bidder / buyer states a preference I always quote Airmail as Surface Mail does not usually cost much less and takes a long time (again more risk of damage or loss I think). Also please note that for British Pounds £3.30 extra you can have an International Signed for service which includes insurance up to £32. Insurance quotations to a value you specify in advance of shipping are available on request.

PACKING & POSTAGE:  Vinyl’s are removed from covers and placed in separate transit sleeves. All components are then placed side by side in a polythene inner for extra safety and water resistance and then secured between two corrugated card stiffeners. I use Heavy Duty Mailers Specifically Designed for Vinyl Albums, which provide excellent security and protection, in conjunction with my own Ultra Safe reinforced sealing and packaging method. Internally I use 2 of the highest grade ‘B’ flute corrugated card stiffeners to prevent bending, deformation or edge/corner creasing. Packing & postage prices are NOT negotiable on items dispatched individually or separately. However, if you are a similar time multiple buyer where all items purchased are being sent to the same address and they can be combined safely, you can ask for a discounted quotation before bidding. I will always try to be fair with buyers on p&p costs but if you do not want to pay the prices on the listings or quotations please do not bid.  I am not interested in hearing from successful bidders afterwards questioning and complaining about cost of packing and postage! I always keep proof of posting but unless you pay for Recorded Delivery, International Signed For, Special Delivery or Full Insurance I may not be able to assist you with recovery of the item or any of the costs.

Where postal insurance is included it is subject to Royal Mail Standard Terms & Conditions. Quotations for other insurance or premiums to cover increased values are available on request.

PAYMENT: For Buyers WITHIN the UK: PayPal, or Pound sterling cheques / money orders, with minimum 7 days to clear before despatch.

PAYMENT: For Buyers OUTSIDE of the UK: Payments by PayPal only please.

CANCELLATION: The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid, entirely at his discretion and without giving prior notice, in the following circumstances:

They have reason to believe that the bidder has not complied with the terms of their offer as set out on the listing.

The bidder’s feedback is of such limited quantity that it cannot be regarded as reliable.

The bidder’s feedback is of dubious quality and/or gives the seller any indication or reason to doubt the credibility of the bid.

MY FEEDBACK POLICY: I leave feedback for buyers after they inform me that they have received the item(s) and have left me their feedback. As I have a clearly stated Returns Policy, which does not expose the buyer to any direct loss whatsoever, I see no reason for either side to indulge in negative feedback. Providing the buyer does not engage in threats, abuse or use of negative feedback I will resolve any problem in a fair and reasonable way. If you have a problem or complaint about any transaction you have made with me contact me on somemightsell_e@btinternet.com and we will find a solution that is acceptable to you.

SUPERSIZED PHOTOGRAPHS: I have super-sized the photographs below to provide prospective bidders with the best opportunity to make their valuation before entering the bidding process, please just click on the ‘Larger Picture’ and arrows to use this facility. Sometimes due to reflection these images can appear slightly distorted, ‘graining’ can appear and dust particles can be exaggerated by the light - in reality there are no defects of this kind.