PINK FLOYD MORE 1G/1G 1st PRESS VINYL One EMI logo FACING WEST EX+/NM-
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Description
More 1G/1G first pressing and earliest known stampers G1/G1 - Couple facing west)
On offer here is the first ever pressing of this soundtrack LP which has the green tinted flipback cover with the couple facing west. What makes it rarer still is that is has the earliest stampers "G1" on both sides. This makes it super rare! A record with a "G" stamper letter indicates that the record was made from the first stamper. This is all confirmed on pinkfloydarchives.com. Only 300 - 500 records were made with each stamper so this makes you realise just how rare this very first pressing is.
This vinyl of course only has one EMI logo on the label, later pressings had two. On the labels the publishing credit under the song titles read as 'Lupus Music'. Later versions have it as 'Lupus Music Co. Ltd'.
SCX 6346 // YAX 3868 - 1G / YAX 3869 - 1G // Mother Stampers G 1 & G 1
Side One is Ex+ to Near Mint- ('Crying Song' is VG)
Side Two is Ex+ (Near Mint in many sections)
The laminated cover is Ex+
The labels are Ex+
The original inner sleeve is Ex
Visual grading
There are some hairlines on both sides but as described below they have hardly any affect on the fantastic audio. The only exception to this is a scratch on Side One which does cause some clicks. Apart from that it is visually in excellent condition when you consider it is nearing 50 years old. Side Two especially is extremely clean. There is some spindle wear bit is not excessive.
Play grading
The very quiet intro to 'Cirrus Minor' has only minor static and once the vocals begin the track plays with only a hint of intermittent static. This is quality audio for such a rare vinyl. 'The Nile Song' plays very well with only a little distortion which isn't surprising as it's one of Floyd's loudest songs. 'Crying Song' sadly clicks for approximately two thirds of the track but apart from that there is no other interference. The remaining tracks on this side have immaculate audio which is incredible when you think how quietly they play. There is almost zero static/interference, the audio is sublime and I cannot stress just how good it is! Apart from 'Crying Song' you so rarely hear audio like this on a very first pressing. 'Green is the Colour' and 'Cymbaline' in particular are real highlights. Absolutely stunning.
'Main Theme' has some lead in static but soon decreases to play with high end audio. 'Ibiza Bar' does play with some distortion but is still a very good listen. Apart from one click during 'More Blues' the track has immaculate sound and no further interference. Then we have 'Quicksilver', what can I say about the stunning, sublime audio here?! It is so quiet as any Floyd fan knows and yet plays here in immaculate fashion, I have quite honestly never heard better. The clarity and lack of any background noise is incredible. 'Dramatic Theme' ends proceedings with a little static and distortion but remains a quality listen.
In summary this is without doubt one of the best first ever G1 / G1 pressings you will ever hear, 'Crying Song' aside that is. As stated earlier only 300-500 records were made with each stamper so to find one with audio such as this is mega rare!
Laminated cover
The laminated G & L flipback cover is one of the cleanest I have seen and for a very first pressing it has been very well maintained over the last 47 years. The edges and thin pinched spine are like new and only the corners have a little rubbing. Even the opening edge has very little handling wear. The laminate on the front cover remains in excellent shape with no lifting or splits, just a handful of tiny creases towards the edges.
The flipbacks are in great condition and only have minimal marking as can be seen on the photos. There is just one thumb type mark on the back cover and apart from that it is superbly clean. There is one very minor 'nick' on the bottom flipback just above 'Lofthouse Ltd'. Overall this is a stunning first press cover that would be difficult to beat.
Labels
The labels are in excellent condition with no writing or marking. Some spindle wear but not overly so. Around the bottom of the label it states "Made in GT Britain - Sold in U.K. subject to resale price conditions. See price lists"
Around the top edge - "The Gramophone Co., Ltd. All rights of the manufacturer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorised public performance, broadcasting, and copying of this record prohibited".
Inner sleeve
The has the original EMI die-cut inner sleeve advertising 'Piper' and 'Sgt Peppers' amongst others. It is in excellent condition with no splits, just minor creasing. Play tested on my Technics SL-J110R turntable system
SCX 6346 // YAX 3868 - 1G / YAX 3869 - 1G // Mother Stampers G 1 & G 1
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