JOHN MAYALL BLUES FROM LAUREL CANYON 1st Press TIME CAPSULE COPY LP -1

	£		103
	$		136

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

JOHN MAYALL

'BLUES FROM LAUREL CANYON'

UK 1st Earliest //1 //1 RED DECCA Pressing LP  -

PRISTINE TIME CAPSULE CONDITION LAMINATED SLEEVE

ONE PLAY VINYL!!!!!

An outstanding 'ARCHIVED' example of this very collectable classic LP. A couple of plays only for this rare classic LP

Released 1968

Label     DECCA LK.4972

Matrix    ARL 8532 -1B    Stamper: 1 R

               ARL 8533 -1B    Stamper: 1 D

THE VINYL   MINT-  STRONG   INCREDIBLE CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized 1st UK pressing with the -1 matrix numbers on each side, confirming this is the very first pressing.

This first pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We rarely see copies of this LP at all, let alone like this.

The centre hole shows A COUPLE OF TINY  spindle skate lines, the holes remain tight with no wear.

SURPLUS WAX AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE

Under a very bright light you can see there are a few tiny light whisp lines AND THATS ALL. Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..

There is no damage or wear to either side or anything which spoils the play.

We played the whole album through and it was nothing short of amazing. No jumps hisses or unwanted noise.. BARELY A HINT OF LEAD IN STATCI AND IN THE DEAD GROOVES..YOU WONT HEAR BETTER!

The whole sound is huge and rich and exactly how you want to listen to this spectacular recording

THE LABELS   MINT    Both are superb condition, original matt labels with no damage or writing

THE SLEEVE     MINT-  TIME CAPSULE CONDITION

Correct LAMINATED  first issued ROBERT STACE 'CLARIFOIL' earliest sleeve  - GATEFOLD EDITION

This whole sleeve is in SUPERB condition AS GOOD AS YOU WILL EVER SEE..

PUT SIMPLY- THIS SLEEVE REALLY IS AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE, THAT IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS -CLEARLY ARCHIVED FROM NEW !!

The edges are all super clean - The lamination is gleaming like a mirror and there is no bubbling  of any note at all

 Just a couple of little spider lines over the edges. The laminate is pulled very tight and gleams like glass..in fact like BRAND NEW!

NO RING PRESS OF ANY NOTE AT ALL!!!!

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition with barely a hint of handling

The spine edge is totally unmarked and all legends are perfectly readable, just a couple of tiny spider lines over the edge

The lamination really is in stunning shape, and there is  barely a hint of any ring press!

THE INSIDE OF THE GATEFOLD IS SIMPLY 100% NEW - AND HAS NO WEAR OR DISCOLOUR TO ANY PART OF THE SLEEVE.. AMAZING.

WE CLARIFY BY SAYING, THIS SLEEVE IS SIMPLY OUTSTANDING 'MUSEUM' QUALITY.

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT-

Original pat.printed poly lined inner DECCA sleeve

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

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