Available here is a 12" vinyl LP by the Incredible String Band, originally their self-titled debut album. A mono recording, it was first issued in the UK by Elektra in 1966 with the catalogue number EUK-254.

History - The Discogs website indicates that the 1st pressing of this album was mono and featured a white centre label, with green Elektra logo and black lettering. It also describes a 1967 repressing and this version is that incarnation. However, only the original 1966 date is printed, while the matrix codes are also as per the 1st pressing. Both versions also print EUK 254 on the central label and EUK-254 on the sleeve.

Identifiers
Matrix / Runout - Side A - Stamped - EUK 254 A
Matrix / Runout - Side B - Stamped - EUK 254 B

Vinyl Condition - Very Good- - Visually the record is very bright and clean and close to an excellent grading. There are two or three minor surface marks but no worrying scratches. I’ve listened all the way through and can confirm that there’s no jumping or sticking. However, a number of light clicks will be heard, while background crackle/noise moderate and steady throughout.

Sleeve Condition - Very Good- - Original laminated picture sleeve with light edge/corner wear and minor stress creases. Laminate film is lifting along the length of the front panel spine edge. A previous owner’s name is written at the top of the back panel, with a further small biro mark towards the bottom. Inner white die-cut sleeve is probably the original and is a little creased, discoloured, with a single small nick.

The track listing is …

A1 - Maybe Someday
A2 - October Song
A3 - When The Music Starts To Play
A4 - Schaeffer's Jig
A5 - Womankind
A6 - The Tree
A7 - Whistle Tune
A8 - Dandelion Blues
B1 - How Happy I Am
B2 - Empty Pocket Blues
B3 - Smoke Shovelling Song
B4 - Can't Keep Me Here
B5 - Good As Gone
B6 - Footsteps Of The Heron

Postage and Packing Charges
UK - 2nd class - £3.00
UK - 1st class - £3.50
Rest of Europe - £5.70 airmail
USA & Canada - £7.90 airmail
Australia & NZ - £8.65 airmail

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