Sold Date:
September 1, 2015
Start Date:
August 25, 2015
Final Price:
£60.00
(GBP)
Bid Count:
2
Seller Feedback:
448
Buyer Feedback:
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The Who Sell Out rare original UK MONO Track LP poster sticker NO poster
Track Record, 612 002, Mono, 1967
First UK pressing, in fully laminated cover.
Sticker: "Free Psychedelic Poster Inside" indicates that this LP was one of the first 500 MONO
copies that were pressed, since these -- like the first 500 stereo copies -- were issued with a 6 panel
fold out poster.
Please note, however, that while the cover has the abovementioned sticker, there is NO poster!
VINYL:
Visually: VG only. When the LP is examined carefully under bright light, several sleeve-removal-type scuff marks and several light scratches can be seen. A tiny lightly feelable scratch on track 2,
Side 1; and a tiny lightly feelable scratch on track 3, Side 1. A very tiny feelable mark on
Side 2, track 1, Side 2. Nothing, though, that presents a problem for playback, since the LP plays
right through on both sides, without 'skips', 'sticks' or 'jumps'.
Audio:
Side 1: play ranges between VG- and Very Good, since this Side plays with a degree of wear
throughout. Overall grade: VG- or G+. One's ears adjust to the fact that Side 1 has been
heavily played -- or, at least, mine did -- and the vocals are clear despite some deterioration
in the sound. A few 'clicks' on track 1. Side 1 plays with 'crackle', the odd 'pop', the odd brief 'click'.
As mentioned, there is unmistakable evidence of wear on Side 1. However, it is not "trashed" or
unplayable either.
Side 2: play is mostly Very Good, though it is frequently Very Good and better. Side 2 has also been
heavily played, but there is less evidence of wear on this side. To put it another way, while Side 2
is not free of surface noise, e.g. at the start of play and in the quieter sections, it is generally quieter
than Side 1, and playback is stronger, punchier.
COVER:
is in Good condition or better for its age. When it is angled to the light, lots of scuff marks and several
creases can be seen. Minor wear to the corners, and a little wear to the opening. Some slight ring wear.
On the plus side, there is virtually no edge wear, the lettering on the spine is still perfectly legible,
and the images on the cover still look good. No seam splits, writing, or tears. The cover is intact
and fully functional. While it is USED, and isn't without its flaws, it is still a very nice example.
Summary:
NOT a copy for the fussy collector -- mainly because of the degree of wear that is present on Side 1.
However, despite being heavily played, the record is still playable and enjoyable. It plays right through
on both sides without 'skips', 'sticks' or 'jumps'. Side 2 makes for a better listening experience than
Side 1, since it plays with less wear.
While the cover, as detailed above, is not without its flaws, it is still in Good condition or better
for its age. Cover features the rare "free psychedelic poster" sticker.
Some more information:
I am a music collector and have been buying and selling records and music memorabilia items for more
than twenty-five years.
The item will be very well packaged: I have lots of experience with packaging.
I will provide the winning bidder with the Registered Airmail parcel number from South Africa once the item
has been shipped.
Bidders worldwide are welcome.
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