JIMI HENDRIX - ARE YOU EXPERIENCED MONO 612001UK 1ST LP

	£		201
	$		266

The Jimi Hendrix Experience ' Are you Experienced' Track Mono 1st 612 001

Matrix Stamped as shown here:
Side A
612 001 A-1  other stampers 1 3 9 1
Side B
612 001 B-1 (A) was Stamped here and Then Changed to B-1 other stamps 1 C 2  

This is the rare first pressing with the Laminated Cover both sides most copies are Only Front Laminated with none on the rear of the sleeve.


Here is a record I don't see very much these days the first I have seen with Laminated only to the Front and mainly Played to Death and Only Suitable for the bin, this is not a mint copy by any means but is a better than average Condition with the 1st pressing sleeve and Good Enjoyable Playing Record.

People that know me will know I grade as given on my page shown but I am very careful about everything I list I use Record Collector as a Base for my grade but with extra help with everything listed with Playback and How the Record looks as I am always Amazed by how some things are graded these days and have always listed to show the Whole item as One Package something sadly Lacking these days. 

You may note I have given more scans on this item please understand that there is some Camera Glare on the Scans his is are to stop and should and want more scans please do let me know, I am also listed the Tracks on there own since there is no Track listing on the sleeve.


Cover
Well as shown the cover is in good Strong Condition there is no Rips tears or areas of bad Damage but there are signs of handling over the years and storage wear, please do check my scans and ask if you want to know anything else.  The Front is Clean with some small Hair type creases around the edges and a clear to see Right Corner Crease and about four Crescent moon Creases and light wear to the Corners where some White is showing.  The Spine is Clean with all Text readable as people will be aware the Spine fits under the Front Left edge of Cover and does not Fold over to Form the Spine so the Front was Printed on its own, printed as two parts unlike the latter copies.  The Back is clean showing Printed by Ernest J day and Co and Patent Pending text, The Back Top and Bottom edge did not have lamination right to the bottom as such there is some light wear here where its rubbed.  Again there are some light hair creases around the edges there are few more Crescent moon type creases and little more light rubbing to the lamination itself.  I have given as much information as I can but I am more than happy to help in anyway if you think you want to check with someone I have missed or you  want more Scans.  VG/VG+

Record/Vinyl

The Record is much cleaner than the most copies you see with a really good glossy shine still, like the most you see around I have checked the vinyl under a strong light and its been handled and played as said. Side One shows Track One has small Light Mark Hairline not picking up and few other light type hairlines and few paper type marks On the Third track there is a odd type mark that follows small area of the Grove this does Pop Twice when playing, The Last Track has a very small mark that most will not see this does make a few pop's when playing also but all will be talked about in the playback section.  Side Two Again does show some light paper marks and a few hairlines but still looking clean there are two stuffs type marks these don't affect playing over all not 100% mint as said but a strong keeper copy of a record I don't see much anymore and its a shame a I have see about 100 copies of the Beatles Rubber Soul for every Single Copy of this Gem. VG+

Playback

I would not bother listing Tracks on there own but as its not listed on the sleeve its done here: also as there is some reasons for doing so as shown.

1. Foxy Lady (This track has slight more back ground Crackle most noted on the Run in to this Track) 2 Manic Depression ( plays with Strong Sound  with a very light Crackle in Low area of Back ground) 3 Red House ( this has Two Pop's in the Middle other wise same as Rest) 4 Can You See Me ( same as Track Two ) 5 Love Or Confusion ( Same as Track Two) 6 I Don't Live Today ( This track has a few pops at the start about four and around the Last 40 secs there are few others Pop's as said very hard to see the Mark that does this but does not Detract to much this is the Worst playing track on the Record) Side Two:  1 May This Be Love ( Good Strong Playback with some light Crackle in the Low area of back ground) 2 Fire ( Same as First ) 3rd Stone from the Sun ( Wow this is Some Track the best on the record) 4 Remember (same as before) 5 Are you Experienced. 

As show the copy is not mint but does play very well with a good playback and very Enjoyable if you want to check with me please but no Jumps Skips etc.  There is a Pain White Inner Sleeve with it I think its the one it came in back then but has worn with some yellowing and wear but no rips or spits.

My Record Grading System (Based On UK Record Collector Guide)

I Try and play all my items before Listing Please Check my own Details Record/playback If
You want to Ask Please Feel Free to do so Always Happy to Talk about Records.
 
I always give Clear Information on all items such as the Sleeves and Records,
Along with Extra items like Inners or Posters etc.


PLEASE NOTE I DON”T USE “MINT” MY HIGHEST GRADE IS NEAR MINT OR M-

(M) Rarely used unless Item is still un-open new. Mainly for new or Re-issue Records

(M-) OR NEAR MINT (A Fantastic Collector Copy)
Very Clean Item with little signs of use, looking almost as new both sides clean with No Scratches
or Surface marks there might be odd Paper marks. Should any copy fail to meet this grade I Prefer to list
down a grade but I always provide sufficient information.

(Ex) (Collector Copy)
 The Record has clearly been Played shows some signs of enjoyment, Strong Copy Retaining Full Crisp sound.
Might be odd surface Line or Few Very Minor hairline marks or a few Scuffs. Playback would Still Be Ace with
no Playback Issues.

(EX-) OR (VG+) (Good Keeper Copy)
This Grade means that the copy may have slightly more signs of use but would always have Good Crisp sound.
It might have extra paper marks or Few Hairlines or even an odd Scratch this would not be Audible unless said
and how the Scratches affects the Record would clearly be listed.

(VG) (KEEPER COPY)
The Item has clearly been played many times but Despite Visual Marks Like Hair lines or Scratches and Some
Surface marks. The Sound Still Retains Good playback, if there is a scratch that Sounds I clearly indicate
where it occurs and how it affects the track playing time.

When I use a Grade less than VG it would normally be due to a record being very rare or a sleeve that I feel
does not fit with VG due to Repairs or damage mostly records under VG are Only Fit for the Bin. But if you
are unsure just ask.