Sold Date: March 6, 2016
Start Date: February 28, 2016
Final Price: £21.00 (GBP)
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Rolling Stones No.2 - MONO LP LK.4661
Matrix -  Side 1 XARL 6619 2A Side 2 XARL 6620 2A
Features:-
1) Unboxed Decca Label
2) Has the "Ring Pressed" or "Grooved Label - The deep pressed ring in the vinyl under the label was in use until the summer of 1968. LK4661 existed with the grooved label as well as with non grooved label. This proves that LK4661 was also pressed later than summer of 1968 and up to the end of 1969 when the non boxed DECCA was changed into boxed DECCA logo. This LP is therefore an early press somewhere between its release on January 15th 1965 and the summer of 1968.
3) Some versions of this cover contained the controversial "blind man text"Decca had lots of ready made covers in stock when the decision to change the blind man text was taken. Instead of destroying all covers, they decided to print a single paper sheet with the new censored text version and glue it on top of the original back cover. The James Upton name as the cover manufacturer was not mentioned but only "Printed in England". The paste over version is only found on non flip covers. This was done during the first months of production of the LP. The paste over back cover was delivered to music shops in a very small quantity.  This cover is the paste over sheet version!
4) Lables say Made In England - The Decca Record Co.Ltd on Side 1 & Made in England on side 2 - There are four possible variations of this all used throughout the pressing period.
Condition
Vinyl - The LP itself is in superb condition, the sound quality is excellent throughout. I did not detect any distortion or unwanted clicks whatsover. The recocord has been played as there are some spindle marks on the labels however I would have no hesitation in describing the LP as Excellent. I don't think I have come across an early Stones LP that has played as well as this.
Cover - Very Good overall condition Front -Clean, No tears or writing. Some creasing to the laminate. Slight wear to the corners Spine & Edges - In tact, only minor shelf wear Reverse - Some age marks (see the top left corner in pics). Has mostly kept in a good clean condition As stated in point three this is the rare "print over" version

Postage Postage can be arranged worldwide, it will be sent signed for only due to the rarity and quality of the LP. Will be sent in a secure professional mailer