Sold Date: October 10, 2015
Start Date: October 3, 2015
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HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE VINYLS ~ BUY FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT!!!

FEATURING:  THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN - 1967 - 1st Pressing on 150g   Vinyl - Orange/Brown Tower Records Label - ST 5093 

COVER/VINYL PRESSING PLANT: NO. 2 ON BACK CORNER ( ** indicating the Capital Records/Scranton PA Pressing Plant)

MISPRINT: Take Up Thy Stethoscope..."  -  Printed: "Take Up MY Stethoscope"   

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is the debut studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, and the only one made under founder member Syd Barrett's  leadership. The album featured a kaleidoscopic cover photo taken by Vic Singh, was recorded from February to May 1967. It was produced by Beatles engineer Norman Smith and released in 1967 by EMI Columbia in the United Kingdom and Tower Records in the United States.

Since its release, the album has been hailed as one of the best psychedelic rock album of all time.   In 2012, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn was voted 347th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".

VINYL & COVER ARE 48 YEARS OLD

The rarity & historic value of this vinyl is significant to Pink Floyd: Being Pink Floyd's 1st release & the only album under Syd Barrett's Leadership...  "The Pipers At The Gates Of Dawn" is a true reflection on the Journey of what was ahead for Pink Floyd & its fans!!!

This is an amazing piece of music history &  A True Must Have For Any "Pink" Fan (in any condition =)   

Label - Orange/Brown - Tower Records Label - 1967 Release

Vinyl - VG/VG+ - Vinyl has maintained nice original shine & gloss - Shows visual paper scuffs/hairline marks/age shadowing/handling & play  -  There are no deep - feelable scratches and plays through without skipping/repeating etc. - light/variable background crackle/pops on quieter tracks noted -  *As with any Vintage Vinyl Not Marked as MINT - you may hear faint background noise/ pops/clicks etc.

Dead Wax/Matrix - Side 1 - ST-1-5093 B2 /Side 2 ST 5093 B2 - "I AM" in Triangle - both sides

Cover - Good/VG - Cover shows Vintage Age; Fading & discoloration on both sides (esp. noticeable on the white areas/front-back ) - circle wear &  "yellowed" tape noted in spots (pls. see pic) - * Number "2" printed on back/bottom corner (#2 -Capitol Records, Scranton, Penn. Pressing Plant )- **MISPRINT: "Take Up Thy Stethoscope"  Printed: "Take Up MY Stethoscope" ** 

PICTURES SHOWN ARE FROM THE ALBUMS & COVERS YOU WILL ECEIVE

If you would like any close up photos or individual information on album pls. feel comfortable to contact me ~

~ Buying "Vintage" ~ means that the vinyl has been pre-loved and pre-played ~ Rarely in perfect condition…As with any Vintage Vinyl Not Marked as MINT - you may hear faint background noise/ pops/clicks etc.

Vinyl/Jacket grading is based on the Goldmine standard: SS - Still Sealed – For the collector that requires perfection. M - Mint - a near perfect/un-played record. NM - Near Mint - in factory fresh condition, like new. EX+- close to like new with only superficial signs of use that do not affect play. EX- A used, reasonable copy. Shows slight signs of wear. VG+- There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of a few scuffs - could include light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, still plays great. VG- significant wear and marks - would be noticeable - may have surface noise -still plays very well with no disruption. Good- Would only sell if the Record/Cover were Rare ~ Highly Desirable and/or Limited/Special Edition vinyl/jacket cover

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"Music gives a soul to the universe,
wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination,
and life to everything."
~ Plato ~