Sold Date: November 26, 2021
Start Date: November 24, 2021
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The Who Live at Leeds Vinyl LP with Poster & Inserts Decca DL-79175 - First Pressing (1970)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Cover. Inserts are all excellent (VG++), including poster. Record sounds great with nice fidelity and minimal noise. Side 2 has some occasional background noise midway through, more like VG in a few spots. Original first pressing cover is a folder on the inside to contain inserts: poster, 5x8 photo, NOTICE, EMI letter, My Generation lyrics, Kings Agency letter, Marquee Club receipt, Kit Lambert schedule, High Numbers schedule, smoke generators receipt.
Live at Leeds is the first live album by English rock band The Who. It was recorded at the University of Leeds Refectory on 14 February 1970, and is their only live album that was released while the group were still actively recording and performing with their best-known line-up of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon.
The Who were looking for a way to follow up their 1969 album Tommy, and had recorded several shows on tours supporting that album, but didn't like the sound. Consequently, they booked the show at Leeds University, along with one at Hull City Hall the following day, specifically to record a live album. Six songs were taken from the Leeds show, and the cover was pressed to look like a bootleg recording. The sound was significantly different from Tommy and featured hard rock arrangements that were typical of the band's live shows.
The album was released in May 1970 by Decca and MCA in the United States by Track and Polydor in the United Kingdom. It has been reissued on several occasions and in several different formats. Since its release, Live at Leeds has been cited by several music critics as the best live rock recording of all time.
1970 original LP
Side one 1."Young Man Blues" (Mose Allison)4:46 2."Substitute"2:10 3."Summertime Blues" (Jerry Capehart, Eddie Cochran)3:22 4."Shakin' All Over" (Johnny Kidd)4:20
Side two 1."My Generation"14:45 2."Magic Bus"7:57
Personnel Roger Daltrey - lead vocals, harmonica Pete Townshend - guitar, backing and lead vocals John Entwistle - bass, backing and lead vocals Keith Moon - drums, backing vocals _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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