No.2 Rolling Stones mono Vinyl LP 1965 1st press unboxed 2A/2A

First mono pressing, red/silver grooved labels with large unboxed Decca logos; variation: ear logo at 2 o'clock, upper label rim states "MADE IN ENGLAND. THE DECCA RECORD CO. LTD.", boxed BIEM/NCB at right below cat. no., all writer's credits at left centre.

KT tax code on labels and in run-off on both sides at 12 o'clock.

James Upton sleeve with "Blind man" text on rear (see images).

Copies were sold either with flipback or non-flipback covers.

This is the non-flipback variation. 

REF - https://www.discogs.com/release/17277583-The-Rolling-Stones-No-2

About this copy:

Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A Variant 3, stamped ): XARL-6619-2A Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B Variant 3, stamped ): XARL-6620-2A

The sleeve is the non flipback version as referred to above. It is intact, still has a readable spine. There are creases in the laminate and a bit of fading and some light stains on the rear - has the 'blind man' text as per above reference (which was eventually removed for future releases)

Poly lined inner sleeve is intact, a few creases, not sure if it is original

The labels have some very light usage marks around centre, are in great condition though with no stickers or writing

The vinyl has lots of scrapes and scuff marks, light hairline scratches - see the photos for some examples

How does it play? - well enough, no skips , a fair bit of crackle but nothing that interferes too much , the music still sounds loud n proud