This album is from my private collection, which I am now selling off, all of which I bought new back in the 60's, and onwards, and some have not been played for at least 30 years, until now.

I have graded this record using the Goldmine Standard grading system. Although it has been visually graded under LED lighting, I have also play-graded it. I consider that I have been very honest with my assessment, and have not over-graded it. Photos can never do justice to the condition of a record, so I've tried to describe the vinyl's condition as accurately and fairly as possible, so as not to disappoint the winning bidder.

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Please check out the photos that highlight aspects, and form part of the following descriptions.

This album is a first UK mono pressing, and is The Who's second studio album, released in December 1966, on the Reaction label. It has a fully laminated sleeve.

Cat. No. 593002

Matrix -

Side 1 – (stamped) 593002 A//2

Side 2 – (stamped) 593002 B//1

The Vinyl

I am grading this as VG+. There are some surface scuffs, and slight hairline non-audible scratches when viewed under LED lighting, but nothing that detracts from the overall sound, that remains very clear. There is only a very small amount of background static/crackle, only noticeable occasionally between tracks. The vinyl still also holds a very good gloss.

The labels are excellent, with only very light spindle scuffing, and no hole wear. No stickers or writing.

The Sleeve

I am grading this as VG+. The laminate still has a good gloss, but there are a few small creases, causing laminate lift, and a little matting off from record edge ring pressure. There is only slight bruising to the open edge. The corners have minimal corner wear, and only very light scuffing along the top and bottom edges. There are no stickers, no writing, and no splits anywhere on the sleeve. The spine is also clean, with clear writing.

The original polylined inner sleeve is in good shape with only minimal ripples/creasing, and the usual age related yellowing. There are no splits, writing or stickers.

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The album will be sent out in a sturdy purpose made LP album packaging, with added card stiffeners, and marked 'FRAGILE' and 'DO NOT BEND'. The vinyl will be sent in a new inner polylined paper sleeve, but separate to the main outer sleeve, to avoid damage from movement in transit. The album's original inner sleeve will be included. The whole album will then be enclosed in a polythene album outer sleeve.

Please Note:- I use eBay's Global Shipping Program for posting outside the UK.

Thanks for looking, and good luck.