DEEP PURPLE-WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE-UK '73 1ST PRS A1/B1

	£		34
	$		45

DEEP PURPLE - 'WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE'

Plus the Lyric Insert in MINT Condition

The 1st Issue Matrix:  TPSA 7508 A-1U & B-1U (Side1: Etched 'PORKY' Side 2: Etched  'PURPLE - PECKIE' )

Has the 'Gramophone Co Ltd' text around the label perimeter

Mother Stampers: 2 GDA / 2 CDR

  A Superb Original 1973 UK Pressing on  EMI Purple Records TPSP 7508 

A extremely clean and near perfect copy of this album - Very carefully played and well looked after 7 -Track 1973 vinyl LP of  Deep Purple's - 'Who Do We Think We Are' in a Laminated gatefold picture sleeve cover with white inner sleeve all in exceptional condition.

All of my records That I'm selling are from my own personel collection that I have collected for over 40 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard.

ARTIST: DEEP PURPLE

TITLE:  WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE

YEAR: 1973

CAT NO: TPSP 7508

LABEL & COLOUR  PURPLE  ( PURPLE & WHITE )

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX:  1ST PRESSING: Disc 1: A-1U & Disc 2: B-1U

VINYL RECORD: EX+  Visually the vinyl surfaces on both sides of discs are exceptional and look like they have been well cared for and not over played - Showing NO obvious Scratches or Hairline wear on either side or any other marks and blemishes that can be seen and is a truly an outstanding example of this 1st Press UK Stereo Pressing from 1973 of  Deep Purple's  'Brilliant 'Who Do We Think We Are' Album - On closer inspection of both discs even under Bright lights both vinyls still looks stunning and exceptional and are still in immaculate condition with some evidence showing of spindle wear usage and trails but it still becomes very evident that this LP has been well preserved and very carefully played on a turntable and still looks exceptional and well looked after during the storage process over it's 37 years Lifetime -  The vinyl still retains it's Original Pressed look with jet black glossy Sheen and Lustre - It would be very hard to find vinyl condition better!!!  

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as: EX to Nr. Mint  - There are No Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally some very light static crackle when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks for a second or two and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any consequence that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its just a Fantastic listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynanmic Audio performance!!! 

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 37 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that is still present

The Record still plays Outstanding all the way through from start to finish with all it's Original and dynamic driving stereo audio sound with brilliant crystal clear clarity along with the fantastic vibrant full stereo production!!!

LABELS: EXCELLENT+  On close visuall inspection both labels show very little signs of any wear across the labels only when under a strong angled Halogen light it shows some evidence of spindle wear and trail traces with the spindle hole showing no real wear or marks - It looks like very evident the vinyl disc has been played with a lot of care

COVER SLEEVE:  EXCELLENT  Laminated gatefold pictue sleeve cover that's totally intact - Printed and Made by Garrod and Lofthouse Ltd. Date Coded '7302' (1973 February) inside cover - The cover shows to be virtually unmarked - Flat crisp and Clean and  showing all it's original bold rich vivid colours  the Inside of the cover is again virtually unmarked - With No major problems of any serious wear to front or back the unlaminated inside cover is clean and unmarked only shows some mild ageing discolour along some of the edges - Showing  No other defects to mention it has NO Seam splits, Rips, Ring wear,Ink writing or stickers - Apart from some very light minimal edge and corner bump wear and a few very small laminated surface edge creases around the cover (Hardly that noticable and this does not detract from the overall Immaculate condition of cover) - The Spine Itself is in Excellent or better condition - Firm straight and rigid with all the original written text still being bold clear and legible and showing very little evidence of any wear to the spine -The overall outstanding condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record Cover and the Vinyl being exceptionally well cared for during the play process on the turntable - Not much more I can add only to say that this is probably very hard to track down and find in this well preserved  and Outstanding condition       

Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT The  Original & White 'EMI  Record Company Sleeve is in Superb original intact condition  in a very clean looking condition and shows hardly any evidence of much wear over it's Lifetime - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writting,stickers or other blemishes apart from the usual mild yellow ageing tinges around the sleeve edges

LYRIC INSERT: MINT Original  Insert never been used is in pristine perfect condition like NEW!  Has always been housed inside the gatefold sleeve since album was bought new in 1973

I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times - which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers for all of there Life Span this is one of them

1. Woman From Tokyo
2. Mary Long
3. Super Trouper
4. Smooth Dancer
5. Rat Bat Blue
6. Place In Line
7. Our Lady

  I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

 This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record 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: The Record shows some signs of having been played,but there is very little lessing in sound quality. The Cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or Creasing.

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

If there are any questions you would like to ask that I may not have covered Please email

YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT YOU CAN TRUST - I OFFER QUALITY VINYL FOR SALE THAT IS ASSURED - ALL MY SOLD ITEMS HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS - I OFFER VERY FAST NEXT DAY POSTAL DESPATCH AFTER AUCTION ENDS AND AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYPAL PAYMENT - WITH PROMPT EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE WINNING BIDDER AT ALL TIMES

  Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exsist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £41 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £41 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.25 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49