THE ROLLING STONES NO.1 - UK 1964 1ST PRESS MTX 1A/3A

	£		53
	$		70

 THE ROLLING STONES - 'No. 1' (1964 First Studio Album) - Cat. No. LK 4605 (Mono) 

Original UK 1st PRESS 12-Track Mono ((ffrr)) LP on RED DECCA 'Un-Boxed' 'Grooved' Label

***** Vinyl Visually has NO Bad Scratches or Marks in VG+ overall Condition!!! ***** 

***** AUDIO PLAYBACK - Excellent - No Bad Distortion Very Clear Sound Quality Throughout *****

**** Virtually Silent Audio Play Run-ins and in-between Tracks ****

 ***** Labels in Excellent Condition Virtually No Signs of  Wear or Writing Marks or Blemishes *****

 *** Original  Cover & Inner Sleeve both Totally Intact in Very Good+ Condition - No Writing/Graffiti,Bad Staining,Tears,Splits ***

The Vinyl is still in very respectable overall condition for 47 years of age!!! - Visually both vinyl surfaces still look in great condition with No bad Scratches/Marks - Also comes with the 1st PRESSING 'Non-Flip Back Picture sleeve cover  Printed in England by 'MacNeill Press London' and with the Original DECCA Company Poly-lined thick inner sleeve has ''HANDLING/PLAYING'' in Mauve text and 'Foreign patents pending' at the bottom of sleeve the text is in Times New Roman looking font type only used between 1964-1965  -  Both are totally intact and in overall very nice condition for their age - Just so scarce these days and near impossible to find a Copy of this First Iconic Stones Album that hasn't been played to near Death & Destruction at wild Drunken parties in the early 60s and looking like somebody as used the surfaces for ice skating practice - And your probably thinking will I ever find that elusive copy where the Vinyl surfaces are still Half Decent and Cover is still in one piece -  Well you have NOW!!!     

All parts of this Album are 100% Original and still in very fine condition for 47 years old!!! - You will not be Disappointed!!! - So now here is your chance to own a copy of the early 1st pressing and first album release of one of the Rarest pieces of Stones music history!!!

 Matrix Side 1: XARL 6271 - 1A   Mother Stamper: 2, B / U A 

            Side 2: XARL 6272 - 3A   Mother Stamper: 1 / U C    

Please Note: The '2'  Mother stamp  for Side 1 is directly over the 'B'  in 9'oclock postion and 'U A' At 3'oclock 

TITLE:  No.1 (Debut First LP Release)

YEAR: 1964

CAT NO: LK 4605

LABEL & COLOUR  DECCA  RED (((ffrr)))

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos: EARLY 1st PRESS XARL 6271-1A & XARL 6272-3A  

All of my records That I'm selling are from my own personal collection that I have collected and cherished for over 45 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard. All Records that I do offer will have NO Warps,Jumps,sticks,writing on covers or labels unless clearly stated in descriptions.

Vinyl Condition: VG+ Visually the vinyl is in near excellent Condition - This 1st Press Vinyl at least has not been played to death and destruction like most - Has been carefully played a minimal amount of times over the early years but shows generally nothing but only light use over the last 47 years - With NO needle mark scratches or any other bad marks that I can visually see or detect on close inspection that will affect the Audio Playback - When examined more closely under a strong light it only reveals a few mild light hairlines across surfaces and some usual insignificant disc inner sleeve removal feint wispy light lines and light scuff marks here and there that absolutely doesn’t affect the Excellent audio playback (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall near excellent condition on both sides) - The vinyl lays totally flat on a moving turntable still retains all its original jet black shiny gloss like sheen and lustre - It would be very hard these days to find a vinyl copy of this 1st MONO Pressing Record that plays without any problems! - It’s a Great Example!!! 

 Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 47 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that may be still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as VG+ to EX  - This vinyl visually looks like its not been played excessively and shows NO heavy marks or scratches and still looks a well cared for example - There are No major 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 when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback or if at all  you may get some very light clicks or static crackle for a few seconds and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any real consequence on this 47 year old Classic  that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its still a Superb listening Experience that you would expect from a MONO 1st PRESSING with a Brilliant overall Dynamic Audio performance!!! 

Labels Condition: EX Visually they both look very clean unmarked and Immaculate in apperance - Some evidence showing of Spindle usage marks/trails across the Labels with No real wear around the spindle hole which still looks in Superb condition its very evident that when it was ever played it was done so very carefully as there is only mild minimal traces showing of audio play usage to be seen!!!

Cover Condition: VG+ Original 1st issue Laminated with 'Clarifoil' front non-flip cover version -Back of sleeve Printed in London by MacNeill Press - The Glossy Laminate front on this very intact well kept example still looks in very sound order with some usual laminate surface creasing across the front but still in very clean very acceptable condition - Showing all its original bold sharp vivid colour picture of the 'Stones' and the Matt Black & White back of cover is in nice presentable condition - The only blemishes visually are some yellow /brown ageing disclolouration stain mainly around the edging also some small laminate edge & corner creases and mild corner bump wear done during the storage process - This is a still a very respectable and tidy 1st Press issue cover showing only minimal wear - NO tears,rips,splits,ink writting,stickers.   

Spine Condition: VG+ The laminated spine overall is still clean and intact - With all written text still showing to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded with the only signs of ageing is a few small usual laminated creases across the sides of spine and a little light storage rub wear at each end of spine

Inner Sleeve: EX The Original Decca Handling/Playing mauve text white record company sleeve is still in amazing very clean intact condition and shows no evidence of any real handling wear over it's lifetime -  NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writting,Stickers or other bad Blemishes apart from the usual yellow/Brown aging tinges across the sleeve and the usual corner creases

   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 mostly in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to the Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Lifetime!!!

Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

Track List:

1. Route 66
2. I Just Want To Make Love To You
3. Honest I Do
4. I Need You Baby
5. Now I've Got A Witness
6. Little By Little
7. I'm A King Bee
8. Carol
9. Tell Me
10. Can I Get A Witness
11. You Can Make It If You Try
12. Walking The Dog

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.

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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 Exist 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 £46 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 £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.95 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