Sold Date: August 28, 2017
Start Date: August 21, 2017
Final Price: £71.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 16
Seller Feedback: 1450
Buyer Feedback: 5

THE KINKS - The KINKS

An impressive, increasingly rare and sought after copy of this 1964 UK 1st press pop/beat classic on the PYE red label, MONO NPL 18096

 Matrix Numbers :

Side 1    NN 1096 - A2T with stampers "0", "KT" and "1" at  6.30, 9.30, and 12.30 o'clock respectively 

Side 2   NN 1096 - A2T with stampers "N", "KT" and "1" at  9, 10, and 3 o'clock respectively

The appearance of this 1st press heavy duty vinyl is excellent. Gorgeous jet black lacquered sheen, completely flat and an impressive gleaming appearance. There are a number (more than a few but not many) wispy hairlines and surface/paper scuffs on each side but mostly only detectable under a bright light. There are just a few small scuff marks which are visible in normal daylight when the vinyl is held at the right angle. There is also a single 6cm light score mark on track 1 side 2, which is only detectable under a bright light but does result in fifteen mild clicks on this track. I would therefore rate the overall condition of the vinyl as VG+.

The labels are VG+. The only blemishes are some light (but visible) spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole on each side, some minor wear immediately adjacent to the centre hole circumferences, and a very small scuff on the side 2 label on the letter "E" of "PYE".

The front-side laminated and flip back outer sleeve is excellent. No scuffing or rubbing on the edges and each corner remains a well defined right angle with barely any scuffing at all. The spine is solid with no creasing and all writing remains perfectly legible. On the front side if you hold the sleeve at the right angle and in a bright light you can just make out some very faint laminate bubbling towards the bottom edge but really this is negligible. The front side colouring remains clear and vibrant. The reverse side flip backs are excellent, and all text on the matt reverse side is unblemished with no unwanted writing or doodles. There are a few very light nicks on the front side opening edge but no fraying! All of these blemishes are very minor...you won't find many sleeves of this iconic 1964 LP in better condition than this.

Finally, the quality of the audio is an overall VG+. Great tone and clarity throughout even at higher volume and tone. There is some occasional and very light background crackle/static ("crackle" is too strong a term) and the occasional light click, but none of this is intrusive to the overall excellent audio quality. The exception to this, as already mentioned above, are the 15 light clicks on track 1 of side 2 - noticeable but not too intrusive. Overall a great listen, especially considering the 53 year antiquity of this first pressing.

The tracks are :

Side 1 :

1. Beautiful Delilah

2. So Mystifying

3. just Can't Go To Sleep

4. Long Tall Shorty

5. I Took My baby Home

6. I'm A Lover Not A Fighter

7. You Really Got Me

Side 2 :

1. Cadillac

2. Bald Headed Woman

3. Revenge

4. Too Much Monkey Business

5. I've Been Driving On Bald Mountain

6. Stop Your Sobbing

7. Got Love If You Want It

Comes with original palin white die-cut inner sleeve with no splits or tears and overall excellent condition, retaining it's full functionality.  I always supply a new plain white inner as a matter of course.

In summary a true EXCELLENT copy of this scarce and highly sought after 1957 UK rock 'n' roll 1st press classic - there can't be many copies of this same press record that are in better condition.

 If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. 

If this record interests you then take a look at my other 60's & 70's classic vinyl listings.

A bit about myself : I have been collecting vinyl for more than 48 years and have amassed a huge collection covering a varied genre, but mostly of 1960's and 70's origin. Most of my records were originally bought by myself for my own collection, but over the years I have embellished my collection by buying records from a variety of sources : friends/acquaintances, car boots, auctions, and even through putting up a "vinyl wanted" notice in my wife's shop! I never intended selling any of my records but now I am retired and a combination of space requirements (caused partly by duplication) and a need to help fund my retirement has prompted me to "rationalise" my record collection and sell many of my much loved gems. 

My ebay feedback speaks for itself so rest assured that you are buying from a trusted seller and in the very unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase just e-mail me and I'll sort out the problem. I offer a "no quibble" refund policy. 

On the subject of postage, I take great care in the packaging of all items, using a proper vinyl cardboard mailer along with at least two cardboard stiffeners. I take great care in separating the record from the outer sleeve in order to help prevent sleeve damage in transit and I always insert the vinyl, outer sleeve and inner into a clear plastic sleeve, thus adding further protection. 

For this item postage & packaging will be Royal Mail 1st class  : UK £4.00, continental Europe £7, and Rest of the World £11. 

NOTE that for items selling for more than £40 to non-UK bidders I insist upon tracked and signed for postage which incurs a further £2-6 P&P costs, dependent upon location so, please, do not pay until I have invoiced you!!

 I do discount post & packaging costs for multiple purchases. I do NOT profit from postage.

Good luck with your bidding! Richard

Descriptions of any records I sell comply with the Rare Record Price Guide grading guidelines :

Mint

Description: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent

Description: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good

Description: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good

Description: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair 

Description: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor

Description: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad

Description: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.