THE KINGSMEN "Louie Louie" (1964) original 1st issue on Wand Records 

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DETAILS: THE KINGSMEN "Louie Louie" b/w "Haunted House" (Wand Records 143)

This copy is a first press/first issue original on Wand Records.

First pressings for Wand 143 have the Bell Sound pressing plant logo and handwritten matrix numbers "WAND-143A (50083)" in the run-out area.  

A faintly written “LW” (the initials of the Wand mastering engineer) is also visible. 

Classic rock track, that had it's first release on a small obscure label Jerden Records and was then picked up by Wand Records and became a worldwide hit.

Grading

Record:EX/EX 

Comes in plain white sleeve 

The grading standard used is the UK Record Collector magazine gradings as described below

Mint

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent

The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

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