Camel 1st LP UK Camel First Pressing MCA MUPS 473
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Camel 1st LP UK Camel First Pressing MCA MUPS 473
1st Pressing of their 1973 debut album, simply entitled Camel. UK pressing MCA MUPS 473. Importantly this is with the blue / black record labels, rather than any later second pressing on purely black labels (also MUPS 473) or any later catalogue numbers such as MCF 2665 or MCL1601
The matrix no’s are:
Side 1: 7-LNMG-275-2L 1 I (Matrix stamper no.5)
Side 2: 7-LNMG-276-1L 1 C (Matrix stamper no.3)
Hardly ever comes up for sale in the form of this very first blue/ black label original pressing. Early mother stampers of I and C in the Decca BUCKINGHAM sequence.
Condition: As my grading below suggests this record is in nice condition throughout with no major defects. There is just some minor to moderate wear as noted below.
Item condition (Sleeve / Record) VG/VG+
Detailed grading:
Outer Sleeve: Overall the sleeve is in VG condition, but in grading I thought this came close to being graded as VG+, but I prefer to grade on a strict basis, so I’ve graded it as VG per record collector guidelines. It is a generally clean example with no major staining or writing. There are just a few light marks including a small area of ring wear at the top of the front cover (see photo). The back cover is generally clean which given its white colour is somewhat unusual to find. Overall the sleeve is of good overall collectable quality.
Record: Overall the record is in VG+ condition. The record still retains its original deep gloss, these MCA pressings in my opinion were some of the highest quality records made during the 70’s, being very solid and having a general feeling of quality. On this example there are a moderate amount of hairline marks across both sides, which are only visible when held up to halogen light. Overall a really nice example of this LP.
Playback is excellent. I played this LP carefully on my Project desk with Ortofon cartridge and the results were stunning. It plays strong EX with minimal crackle and just the very occasional light surface click. The quality of the recording and instruments shines through.
Labels. EX , both labels are clean with one or two spindle marks, only visible when the record is held up to strong light.
The record also comes with its original polylined sleeve, which is in EX condition. The sleeve is marked 4-73 indicating manufacture in Apr 1973, which is consistent with the early matrix numbers, as the LP was first released in Feb 1973.
Overall - I grade fairly but conservatively. This is a nice original example of this amazingly rare 1st press of this LP.
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