THE WHO Live At Leeds RARE ORIG UK 1970 A1/B1 LP + BLACK COVER + ALL 12 INSERTS.

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	$		85

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Album Title: The Who Live at Leeds.

TRACK LIST:

Side 1: Young Man; Substitute; Summertime Blues; Shakin’ All Over.

Side 2: My Generation; Magic Bus.

Label/Format: Track – deeper blue text with matt, smooth surfaces.

Label Conditions: Both very clean, fresh and attractive, moderate spindle marks what show little, seen more under angled light. Have no fears, this early copy plays superbly throughout. Note the text warning of ‘Crackling Noises OK’, this on all copies as recorded as most fans will already know.

Cat Number: 2406 001.

Mode / Speed: Stereo / 33.3 rpm.

Warps: Assume all records I offer have no warping of any significance and all tracking is easy and effortless and should play on all turntables and even ‘budget’ decks.

Weight of this Record: 135 grams. A very solid pressing as the earlier ones correctly are.

Country of Manufacture: England.

Rarity & What’s Included: The earliest pressed copies of this album are significantly rarer than later ones. This album was issued with three distinctively different colour sleeves. Black, blue and red – the black originals (as per this one) being the most difficult to find. This has the black text inside as well (please see this in close-up). The early versions are said to be hand stamped probably at the MacNeill printing company, and this likely to be the case as the front text varies considerably and it can be said, all are unique. The degree of ink coverage of the text is never the same and the same goes for the actual position on the cover itself. A cover made to resemble a bootleg, hence very basic indeed. I have seen very few original black covers, hence I have no qualms in offering one that has aged with some grubbiness on the outside faces. Being honest, I think it actually adds to the look and authenticity. This is a cover that does not wear well and few very early examples will avoid often major wear or damage. Potentially the easiest copy to fake, I am always very wary myself of ones that look too squeaky clean – especially the earliest all black ones. Also, and importantly, the inserts, of which there are 12. These differ also, which I will explain in my section ‘THE INSERTS’ further down. ALL the contents came from this original black cover and I compare such copies with a later one I hold in stock as reference for comparison – this I have done for some time. A tiny few included a tracing paper wallet, alas this is NOT included and is beyond rare. This copy looks and plays superbly – yes the labels have some spindle marks – but the sound is superb throughout. As the labels state, any crackle is correct and simply on the mastertape. Lastly, this includes it’s original inner sleeve which is date-coded 1/0470, that practically for issue date. Clearly the cover being grubby will mean it is not for everyone, but I can assure this is the real thing, as are all the 12 insert sheets.

Original Year of Release: May 1970

Matrix Nos: 2406001 A // 1 1 1 1 2 & 2406001 B // 1 1 1 1 C 1 1 9

Brief Info: Regarded by many as the perfect and best live album ever. Loud and raw, no fancy production, overdubs or cover – this was all intentional – this set looks like a bootleg and was supposed to sound like one too – even the tape imperfections and crackle is left in – but it does have WAY better sound than most boots. The labels clearly state, it has ‘crackling noises’, which is all intentional just to make this even less ‘dressed up’. What you do get is The Who doing what they do best – entertain – and this classic live set is just pure energy and excitement. This record is in very fine condition, and how often will you find one encased in a first all-black cover and including all the proper inserts as first printings? So many are seen with a mish-mash of swaps and substitutions as so many originals become lost, torn, badly creased or stained. That’s why below I state what the main differences are between first printings of the inserts compared to later versions. This absolutely confirmed in comparison to a 1972 red cover pressing I also have in stock, this always used to compare the earlier examples I get to check if anything has been substituted – the inserts really DO vary considerably. This I feel is important and the differences are easy to spot and explain and it really is not problem for me to describe. Even if there is or were minor imperfections to them, I will NOT swap or substitute any of them from later copies which are much easier to find, but they will look different. It may not be an issue to some, but the more discerning collectors want the genuine articles. This is one of the very earliest pressed as all the facts confirm. The inserts are in great condition overall and I have tried my best to explain (simply) the differences in early and later versions and their conditions individually to help any interested collector or fan. To save anyone emailing me, no I do NOT have the ultra rare tracing paper wallet, so far, one of these has eluded me.

THE INSERTS:

The Poster: EXCELLENT(++): only lightly mounted with scant and faint evidence on the corners of the back, but NO tape or pin holes, just tiny and light blu tak traces.. Untorn or split, clean, uncreased (bar the original two manufactured folds of course), all edges sharp and foldlines unstressed and strong. This is now quite rare and elusive, easily the rarest insert for this set which often missing or badly damaged. Even the back is clean and still fresh, this will take some beating.

Differences: The paper has a very gentle textured feel and is very matt. Also it is less white than later made examples, it has a slightly more ‘aged’ look which is more than obvious when put aside a later version where the white is very white indeed.

Delivery Note: PRACTICALLY MINT: crisp, very clean and fresh, totally uncreased.

Differences: This has darker print and less white paper, the typewriter text appears slightly fuzzy and less sharp. Later versions had paler text which is more ‘focused’, again very apparent when put side by side.

Notice: PRACTICALLY MINT: ultra clean and fresh and uncreased. Some have punched holes, this one omits them.

Differences: Originals are generally darker and the paper a little thicker, a faint trace of texturing to the fingertip.

Photo of the Band: PRACTICALLY MINT: any blemishes seen critically under light, tiny, very few and faint.

Differences: Originals on much thicker paper than later versions. Also a lighter overall grey with more detail, the ultimate test being Townsend’s (right as viewed) eyeball being visible on his left eye as he faces. Later, darker versions made this detail fill-in and disappear as did other fine details. On this one, this detail is clearly visible.

‘My Generation’ Lyrics: MINT: as made.

Differences: Slightly darker text on off-white, quite thin paper.

Jee Club Wardour Street: PRACTICALLY MINT: with no creasing and this one is solid, some have punched holes.

Differences: Original has deeper blue writing with the paper slightly off-white with a very gentle rough surface. Later ones were all black and whiter paper also smoother.

High Numbers Earnings Sheet: PRACTICALLY MINT: one of the most delicate inserts in this set. It has a single fold which is so sharp it was most likely made in manufacture, all I have had have it. This again is practically as made, it rarely escapes tears or creasing.

Differences: This is easy: only originals are on yellow and ultra thin tracing type paper. Later examples were on much thicker paper which was white. This is a deep yellow even though my camera flash may have lightened it up on my picture(s).

Premier Talent Sheet: PRACTICALLY MINT: again, like the earnings sheet, made on yellow very thin tracing type paper. Almost perfect, crisp, fresh and sharp.

Differences: The same as the Earnings Sheet (yellow paper), also the reddish-brown text and logo are a deeper colour.

King’s Agency: PRACTICALLY MINT: again in stunning condition with nothing to fault, this is a solid version with no punch holes.

Differences: Originals on slightly off-white paper and the Barry Perkins signature is a deep grey blue (as here), these look more like a real signature. Later ones have a bright blue or black signature and look more ‘printed’. Here the sig. looks more written in real pen.

EMI Records Sheet: PRACTICALLY MINT: almost as new , clean, fresh and crisp, no creasing either.

Differences: Originals are printed on off-white paper (as this one), later examples are pure white. The text slightly sharper.

New Action Ltd: EXCELLENT(++): almost as new bar a little fine creasing near the top that shows little. These longer sheets will sometimes catch inside the gatefold hinge of the cover – in fact I am amazing more have not done so.

Differences: New Acton logo in lighter blue. Later ones much darker.

Overhead Guitar Picture: PRACTICALLY MINT: again, as made with nothing really to fault, one manufactured central fold. This has text on the back or the graphic ‘live’ front.

Differences: Originals have both sides matt and printed on very finely textured paper. Later examples are more glossy. All these differences are fact using my own eyes from two very different copies, one very early, as this one on offer and a later example from around 1972.

Cover Grade and Format: VERY GOOD: and very basic. A very flimsy gatefold with the inside single stapled (on each face) for the retaining ‘pouch’. Unlaminated with the considerably rarer original black ink on the front that looks hand-stamped. These also vary immensely with some being more filled in and clearer. Even the position changes from cover to cover. This was supposed to look ‘hand-stamped’ and almost certainly was, the ultimate bootleg lookalike. Made with very wear-prone soft matt brown card that always wears very badly. It was printed and made by MacNeill Press. This has the much rarer black ink inside as well. This cover was deliberately made ‘basic looking’ to resemble a home-made bootleg any ageing or marks almost improves this cover giving the format more character and making the spoof more complete.

Cover Front: This has aged with moderate grubbiness and spine edge toning – this is a cover that tolerates it well and I actually think it enhances – that purely opinion of course. This type of card rarely fails to age to some degree and I have no qualms offering a copy that has been ‘used’. There is no damage and barely creasing at all, the black stamp is perfectly fine. These black original covers are simply so elusive and rare these days, I simply have to offer even less than perfect ones.

Cover Back: Not the most exciting of backs but quite deliberate of course, simply made to represent a plain piece of brown card and folded in a home-made kind of way. Again this has aged with grubbiness probably natural toning of the card that so often (and in most cases) does.

Cover Inner Gatefold: The inside is somewhat different. Clearly not being exposed to room conditions and light variants or pollutants, it has aged little. Just the central fold has toned and has a tiny split that barely even shows. The text on the left is immaculate with deep black ink that has been machine printed for certain. Finding any of these covers with matching front and inside black ink is rare, make no mistake. Both the manufactured staples are solid as made with no tarnishing worthy of mention – both guaranteed original.

Top Edges: Single thickness only with soft card means some mild burring or thickening is near impossible to avoid. Both here show little and remain very neat.

Bottom Edges: These are both double thickness with a fold to retain the record and inserts. Both have rubbed with mild traces of ‘wooliness’ when viewed up against light, this is only light in real terms, the lack of splits a bonus. I have seen these literally rubbed right though, this is light years away from that and both edges look neat with no splits or repairs.

Right Edge(s), and Type: Four edges here, two full height and two just under half height. Reasonably neat with a little burring and thickening to the back lower area. All edges are guaranteed untrimmed or enhanced in any way.

Spine and Text: This never had text printed on it. This the main hinge of course and fragile, as stated one tiny (and I do mean tiny) central split, but this hardly even shows. Some rubbing to the surface but still quite neat overall.

Corners: All corners match their edge and the lack of creasing to most is a considerable plus. All reasonably neat and fine to very fine shape retained.

Cover Summary: A unique and very fragile, even basic cover, all deliterate of course. Black ink inside and outside, these are becoming very difficult to find. Apparently this version was only made in tiny numbers – some state at low as 300 – that I do not know. One thing I do know, most are seen mostly in red, and lesser in blue, but the black ones have always proved elusive. My grading in terms of real ‘wear’ can be considered harsh, but the outside faces are grubby and aged, so very good I feel correct. As close to intact as many of these first editions get and this has real ‘character’ – a vintage cover that can actually take being grubby – as stated, I would be more wary of ‘perfect’ squeaky clean examples of this one – but that is just me. Clearly not for collectors wanting one that looks new, but many who want the all-black example could be just happy with this the way it is.

The Inner Sleeve: NEAR EXCELLENT: the original record inner sleeve is also included and this in it’s own way important as it has the very early 1/0470 (April 1970) date code on the bottom right. This has modest discolouration as per usual around the seam adhesive areas. Also some fine edge creasing as it has caught inside the gatefold hinge, as most all will at some time. But the lining is solidly intact and very clear with minimal crinkle as seen through two crisp, undamaged window circles. No edges splits or repairs, quite impressive really.

Vinyl Condition/Visual Grading: EXCELLENT: very clean labels with the darker hue ink and playing surfaces only showing fine and faint surface marks under light that have no affect on sound. An impressive vintage copy that is clean with fine shine and solidly pressed – again later copies were much thinner and lighter. All that raw power is superbly preserved in unworn grooves. Okay, the cover has aged, but the record still offers fine looks and terrific sound. It should please many collectors, and with many ‘1’s on those stampers as seen further up.

Album Played For Grading: Yes. [I play ALL records I offer before submitting to Ebay, also the record is played in its entirety unless clearly stated otherwise. I do NOT play snippets or joining grooves to check for sound quality and quietness – I play from the beginning to end via clinically revealing B&W speakers that include the legendary tweeter from their awesome Nautilus range that reveals every blemish or miniscule sound present on any record.]

Sound Quality and Audio Grading: This classic album plays even above it’s clean visual grading with barely anything to fault. Strong, powerful sound, all frequencies are sharp and clear - sound quality is raw and exciting with a dynamic sound and punchy sonic delivery. Any real surface sounds barely even registered, but as the labels state (my label picture will confirm) some mastertape crackling is present and was decided to let it stay. Many consider this to be the greatest live album ever and for this listener, it is certainly a contender. I detected no pops or clicks and this is a top-drawer clean pressing as you hope for being so early produced. This is not hi-fi masterpiece, it was never meant to be, but the sound and production was designed to be basic, like the cover, to give that bootleg effect and the sense of actually being there. Few copies will offer cleaner sound within a black original cover and including all the early format inserts. Both channels are clean and sharp, I feel very sure this record has been played modestly and due reasonable care. Nothing spoilt my pleasure when play-grading this awesome live set – with a sound just so perfect for it’s aims and the legendary status as one of the best live albums ever is even more justified. This actual record and contents (the cover [outside] less so), could prove difficult to find significantly better and merits strong recommendation.

Now one of the most established sellers on Ebay and still offering the finest and most accurately described and graded records I can find. I pride myself on offering a variety of genres to keep my site as interesting as possible. I will rarely offer any record that falls below a true Excellent grading, unless its of a certain rarity which will justify offering a lesser grade. I try, to the best of my ability to describe as accurately and as honesty as I can all items I offer for sale with all the relevant information I can think of to help any potential bidder and collector. You may notice I only submit records sparingly on Ebay - on average ONEADAY, a couple more at weekends if time permits, hence the name - time rarely allows for more as I Play-Grade virtually every record I offer in their entirety, not just bits to guess a grade - visuals alone do not always tell a true or full story. I will mention any defects or flaws no matter how small that I notice to be fair as possible to any interested collector – I am very fussy and my buyers have the right to be too. Every record I offer, whether it be a common or rare item deserves the same respect as far as I am concerned and will be treated the same - just because an item is rare does not always mean its good. I get just as much pleasure offering a relatively common record in stunning near mint condition as the real rare items. All the pictures I use for your guidance are taken with a digital camera or scanned - they are NOT improved, cleaned-up or made better looking than they are with camera trickery or enhancing with digital programmes. What you see is what you get and scanned labels will give a more accurate representation of the genuine colour than flash photography where light is variable. I cannot guarantee total accuracy for colours however but most will be very close. If any picture I take looks more flattering than the actual item for any reason, I will clearly state the fact in the advert and vice-versa. I hope the item below is to your liking - any questions can be emailed and I will do my very best to answer you. I am enthusiastic, and have a fair degree of knowledge about many genres and I promise quality items - bid with confidence - excellence comes as standard and so does Near Mint regularly. Please assume all records I offer have NO jumps, sticks, warps or writing on covers or labels unless clearly stated to the contrary. Thanks for your interest and Good luck – MIKE.

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PACKING - THIS IS WHAT YOU GET.

What You Get: To confirm to the strict Ebay rules on shipping, I must now send ALL my packets ‘Signed-For’ with NO exceptions. Both buyers and sellers want their packets to have a safer journey and this is not a bad thing.

I now offer the fastest possible posting, often the very next day after payment is received or within two to three days maximum (unless on holiday). I only use FIRST-CLASS Mail. The record’s cover will be placed within a BRAND NEW soft protective sleeve and the actual record will be professionally cleaned on my new VPI-17 Pro vacuum system to give ultimate clean grooves and playing surfaces and the best possible looks and ultimate sound quality. You will NOT get tired, dull looking, dust infested records inside worn and foggy covers with tatty inners from this seller and that’s a promise and guarantee. All records are posted in professional boxes (NOT Mailers, these do not offer any real protection). The record(s) are REMOVED from their main cover to avoid edge splits and placed within a brand new polylined inner. The record’s original inner will be included if available. The boxes are then reinforced with at least TWO, ULTRA THICK stiffeners for maximum extra protection – these are FOUR TIMES thicker than commercial stiffeners and are custom-made for oneadayrecords. Really rare and expensive albums will even be Double Boxed if deemed necessary and possible. When larger boxes are used, the thick record and stiffener ‘sandwich’ is then thickly embedded into bubble-wrap to bulk out the record inside the box to centre the item inside to reduce the risk of damage still further. Printed address labels are used for clarity as well as a sender label. Customers requests or special needs for P&P will be respected if at all possible but ‘Signed-For’ posting is NOT an option anymore. I do not profit on posting and the cost of this lavish packing is NOT even charged for, I offer probably the best-value and safest shipping possible for ultimate confidence. The boxes and ultra thick double-wall stiffeners and bubble wrap make a near impregnable fortress for safe shipping and this is used inland and overseas for ALL my records, not just the rare and expensive. I will invoice any winning bidder as soon as possible after the auction ends. My ‘loss’ or ‘damage rate’ is less than one in two thousand+ based on over 10,000+ items sold in over 12 years of Ebay trading and I consider that pretty exceptional. The only damage rate acceptable for this seller is ZERO and I think my packets will offer just that. It would take a vicious postman or postal service to damage these for sure. Even one of these stiffeners cannot be bent by hand, so what chance 2 inside a box? Oneadayrecords is a MAILER-FREE ZONE. I discount of course for multiple purchases with a maximum of FIVE records per box (one double can sometimes be included subject to total weight). All postage costs are below and at the top of the listing.

NOTE: First Time Bidders: Please ask me first.

PLEASE NOTE: I now exercise my right to open a dispute after the Ebay rule of FOUR days if no payment is received. I will then cancel the dispute to end the, again after the mandatory FOUR days and then offer the item to the runner-up or relist. The non-payer will also be blocked from my Ebay site and they take the Ebay consequences (a strike or removal from the system). Small businesses need prompt payment to trade and these strict rules WILL be applied.

SHIPPING COSTS & CONDITIONS – THESE comply with EBAY’S RULES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Posting & Packing: UK & CHANNEL ISLANDS all now sent via Recorded Delivery:

1 LP (FIRST-CLASS Recorded Delivery with Standard Royal Mail Insurance) [Signed For] = £4.75

1 LP (Special Delivery with Standard £500 Maximum Insurance) [Signed For, Next Day] = £8. (this includes insurance of £500). Add £2 per extra LP.

Posting & Packing: EUROPE & SCANDINAVIA. (Airmail Only):

1 LP (Small Packet ‘Signed For’ with Standard Royal Mail Insurance [£50 maximum]) = £12.50 (enhanced Royal Mail insurance is an optional extra £3). Add £3 per extra LP.

Posting & Packing: ALL OVERSEAS (non-European) e.g. USA (ANY PART OF); South America; New Zealand; Australia; Canada; Japan and other Far East; (Airmail Only: I NEVER use Surface Mail):

1 LP (Small Packet ‘Signed For’ with Standard Royal Mail Insurance [£50 maximum]) = £16.50 (£17.50 for double sets). Add £3 per extra LP. (enhanced Royal Mail insurance is an optional extra £3)

Payment Conditions:

I prefer PayPal or cheque from UK winning bidders. I can accept PayPal from overseas bidders or direct payment into my bank account.

Potential Bidders: I will cancel any bids I feel are time-wasters. A maximum 3 days for communication and 7 days for payment to arrive - if not I will relist the item or offer to the runner-up. Fast deals get great feedback from me. Any questions - please ask and thanks for looking.

My Guarantee: If any winning bidder is not satisfied with their purchase I will offer a complete refund. I will not refund if any defect detail is clearly stated on the advert and missed by the buyer, so read the item description carefully. If any overseas collector does not understand anything in my listing, please email and ask me to help. Thank You.

SOME GENERAL GUIDES TO WEAR AND CONDITIONS TO HELP YOU DECIDE

My Use of Description Terminology: Surface Marks = Superficial, usually light marks, hairlines or light scuffs that rarely sound. Scratch = a needle mark that goes below the record’s surface, some will sound, some will not, my play-grade will inform. Original = a record that has been pressed with the first label design which does NOT necessarily mean a very first pressed record. First Pressing = A record that I believe or know to be a genuine very first pressed record. I do not claim to always know for sure, and that’s why I state the stamper and matrix numbers if at all possible, for those who claim to know what they all mean, the information is there for the collector to decide. I prefer to use terms like ‘Early Copy’ rather than ‘First Pressing’ if I am not totally sure. Surface Sound = Mild, light sound, usually light crackle or similar. Distortion = Break up of the actual sound caused by groove wear or damage from a chipped stylus – the most undesirable form of unwanted sound, vintage mono records were the most prone to this happening but not exclusively so. The symptoms of distortion are high frequency clipping, moderate constant crackle or an echo type sound quality. Violin, piano and vocals are most prone to groove-wear distortion. Feathering = Fraying or softening of the entry edge of a cover. Covers with feathered entrance edges are more likely to have had the actual record inserted and removed more than a non-feathered, sharp-edged cover which are always far more attractive. Set Off, actually a printer’s term for dark ink leaving mild residue on pale or white ink when rested upon. e.g. when a gatefold cover has black ink closed against white, this can leave some black residue on the pale area – this is mostly unavoidable or course.

The Argument for Vinyl Original sound and mix (mono mixes are rarely available on CD), high quality sound on clean copies (played on a hi-end dedicated analogue system – breathtaking sound!), beautiful, large format covers, artwork, inserts and even full size posters etc; huge investment potential, and the pleasure of owning ‘the real thing’.