Sold Date: April 9, 2015
Start Date: April 2, 2015
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
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UP FOR SALE IS A STEREO, FIRST PRESSING OF THE KINKS "THE KINKS KONTROVERSY."  THIS IS AN ALBUM FROM MY COLLECTION THAT HAS NOT BEEN PLAYED.  I WAS A COLLECTOR AND JUST ENJOYED THE THRILL OF THE HUNT AND, SUBSEQUENTLY, THE FIND.

FOR THE PUREST I WILL MENTION THE SMALL IMPERFECTIONS:

THE RECORD ITESELF HAS A RATHER SLIGHT WARP THAT DOES NOT REALLY AFFECT ANYTHING.  OTHER THAN THAT--UNPLAYED.

THE ORIGINAL INNER SLEEVE IS NEAR MINT.  A LITTLE TYPICAL BENDING AT THE FOUR CORNERS.  IT'S ACTUALLY A REPRISE AD FOR OTHER ALBUMS OF THE TIME SUCH AS DEAN MARTIN AND FRANK SINATRA.

THE ALBUM COVER LOOKS GREAT.  IT HAS A VERY SMALL "BULLETT HOLE" IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER AND A 4" TEAR AT THE TOP RIGHT SEAM.  

Kinks, The‎– The Kink Kontroversy Label: Reprise Records ‎– RS-6197, Reprise Records ‎– RS 6197, Reprise Records ‎– 6197 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: US Released: 1965 Genre: Rock Style: Blues Rock, Garage Rock, Mod, Classic Rock Tracklist Hide Credits A1 Milk Cow Blues Written-By – Kokomo Arnold 3:40 A2 Ring The Bells Written-By – R. Davies* 2:15 A3 Gotta Get The First Plane Home Written-By – Ray Davies 1:43 A4 When I See That Girl Of Mine Written-By – R. Davies* 2:08 A5 I Am Free Written-By – D. Davies* 2:26 A6 Till The End Of The Day Written-By – R. Davies* 2:18 B1 The World Keeps Going Round Written-By – R. Davies* 2:30 B2 I'm On An Island Written-By – R. Davies* 2:13 B3 Where Have All The Good Times Gone Written-By – R. Davies* 2:48 B4 It's Too Late Written-By – R. Davies* 2:30 B5 What's In Store For Me Written-By – R. Davies* 2:04 B6 You Can't Win Written-By – R. Davies* 2:38 Companies etc Made By– Warner Bros. Records Inc. Notes "The many moods of The Kinks raise up The Kink Kontroversy." First press Stereo tri-color steamboat label.

USA STEREO FIRST PRESSING VINYL ON STEAMBOAT GREEN/YELLOW/PINK LP WITH ORIGINAL COMPANY INNER SLEEVE.

Why buy a first or early pressing and not a re-issue or a ‘re-mastered’ vinyl album?

First pressings are made from first generation lacquers and stampers. They usually sound vastly superior to later issues and re-issues (which are often pressed from whatever tapes or digital sources are currently available). First or early pressings nearly always have more immediacy, presence and dynamics. The sound staging is wider and subtle instrument nuances are better placed with more spacious textures. Balances are firmer in the bottom end with a far-tighter bass. Upper-mid ranges shine without harshness, and the overall depth is more immersive, with inner details more clearer. On first and early pressings, the music tends to sound more ‘alive’ and vibrant.

MATRIX NUMBERS IN RUN-OFF GROOVES: SIDE A: 30511 RS 6197A-2D -1 IIII V / SIDE B: 30512 2B RS-6197 B.

PLEASE PAY BY THE DAY AFTER YOUR WIN!!  YOU MAY COMBINE 5 DAYS WORTH OF PURCHASES AND THEN PAY IF YOU ARE GOING TO PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE ITEM.  PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE AND LET ME KNOW THAT YOU ARE WAITING TO PAY BECAUSE YOU WANT TO MAKE FURTHER PURCHASES IN THE 5 DAY PERIOD.  I WILL SEND AN INVOICE FOR THE COMBINED AMOUNT DUE WITH THE SHIPPING DISCOUNT AT THE END OF THE 5 DAY PERIOD.  THANKS!!

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