THE ROLLING STONES BEGGARS BANQUET UK 1968 1ST PRESS 4A/2A MONO DECCA LK 4995
Here we have for sale Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet released in December 1968 on the iconic red unboxed Decca FFRR "Ear" label.
This is a 1st UK press - the stamped matrix numbers are;XARL-8476-4AXARL-8477-2A. See photos
See Discogs information below for this release;
Dark red 'unboxed' Decca label with silver lettering; full frequency range recording 'ffrr' 'ear' logo.
On this release the label design has, inverted above the cat.#, the matrix number with no brackets.
The GEMA caption has no full stops in between the characters.
Side indication on the labels on the right hand side of the spindle hole.
No tax code on labels.
Matrix 4A/2A are the lowest known for this UK release.
The vinyl has been Degritter cleaned and the vinyl has come up spotlessly clean, black and glossy with sone fine hairlines and faint scuffs visible on both sides. No feelable damage and nothing that affects playback. The labels are clean with some spindle trails visible - see photos.I have graded VG+
The sound quality is outstanding as these old mono pressings often are. Clean, warm and with plenty of power and detail. The noise floor is amazingly quiet for the age with only very occasional noise in parts but nothing that spoils the enjoyment. No playback issues, no jumping or sticking.
The laminate gatefold sleeve is in great shape with no writing, tape or stains. Slight ringwear and laminate peel to the spine plus light corner and open edge rubbing but really quite good overall.
The original poly lined inner sleeve is present, however we have popped the record into a brand new poly lined inner sleeve to keep it pristine after cleaning - you will receive both.
Overall a lovely copy for a collector or simply to play and enjoy, fully cleaned and playtested, ready to pop straight onto the turntable.
We have taken lots of photos in good natural daylight so you can see exactly what you are buying. Please check all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Happy to answer any questions you may have.
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International buyers...Are welcome from most parts of the world ( NOT Russian Federation). I will only send International Tracked & Signed & charge a flat rate of £20.00. Be aware that there may be additional taxes and charges imposed by Ebay -I have no control over these - please do your research before buying - thank you!
