THE HOLY GRAIL of HENDRIX ALBUMS - ELECTRIC LADYLAND BLUE TEXT 1st Edition

Sold Date: June 25, 2017
Start Date: June 15, 2017
Final Price: £520.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 3
Seller Feedback: 18
Buyer Feedback: 360


Owned by me from new. Pre-ordered in Guildford prior to album release. This is the real, mega rare deal;- blue text, large images and inverted numbers. 613008/613009. All shown in the attached images. The outer sleeve is intact and still crackles on opening but a bit dog-eared on one corner and the bottom edges. It also has two light parallel bruises on the outside surfaces of the sleeve where it has been in my library rack. (The inner card is not affected). It has been loved and played on transcription decks, mostly a Goldring-Lenco GL75, throughout its life, (the Shure stylus has been changed a few times). If you want additional images, please get in touch and specify what you wish to see. My Kingsdales/original Koss Pro 4's and Leak Stereo 70 have brought this stunning album to life - loudly. Ergo, I'm now a slightly deaf, old fartie pensioner and could benefit from some extra spending money as we do not have ankle biters to inherit this classic. I now have a low budget later version of EL to keep me rocking. Yes, there is some slight noise but nothing too distracting, however, I'm not qualified to offer the 'Grading' that the commercial vendors give. I always took great care of the vinyl but did not realise the value of the sleeve and its history. My estimate is that it has been played around 25 to 30 times. The reserve price reflects an earlier cash offer from a local Specialist Preloved Record store. If you wish to collect then I will meet you at an agreed time and location within 50 miles of Worcester (England). Royal Mail International Tracked to the USA would be £16. Will not sell/ship to former Soviet Bloc countries. Happy bidding.