THE WHO Tommy 2 LP ORIG UK 1969 Track 1ST PRESS LAMINATED NUMBERED Book NMINT

	£		128
	$		170

THE WHO
''TOMMY''

Tommy is the fourth studio album by the English rock band the Who, a double album first released in May 1969. The album was mostly composed by guitarist Pete Townshend as a rock opera that tells the story about a deaf, dumb and blind boy, including his experiences with life and the relationship with his family.

An all time CLASSIC must have in any Vinyl Collection!

This is the 1st UK Pressing of this album from 1969 with the beautiful laminated cover and correct 1st issue points together with the appropriate numbered booklet. 
First Issue Pressing copies in this condition are SUPER RARE!
I have never come across a better copy than this.
You are never going to be able to upgrade on this!!!!!

ORIGINAL U.K. 1969 STEREO PRESSING
TRACK 613 013 / 613 014
DOUBLE ALBUM WITH NUMBERED 12-PAGE BOOKLET
IST ISSUE ONLY TRACK LAMINATED 3 TIER FOLD OUT COVER

RECORD MATRIX NUMBERS
MATRIX 613 013 A1 // B1 - 613 014 A1 // B1
MOTHER STAMPERS 1 AFTER MATRIX NUMBERS

RECORD LABELS
SMOOTH MATT BLACK PAPER LABELS. 'TRACK' LOGO AT 12 O'CLOCK.
IMPORTANTLY FOR A FIRST ISSUE
NO CATALOGUE NUMBER UNDER ST33 ON THE RIGHT SIDE
''DOUBLE ALBUM'' PRINTED UNDERNEATH CATALOGUE NUMBER

RECORD COVER
2 LP 1ST ISSUE FOLD-OUT LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE
PRINTED BY ERNEST J. DAY & CO. LTD. LONDON. W.11 

OTHER
NUMBERED 12-PAGE BOOKLET

SIDE 1
OVERTURE
IT'S A BOY
1921
AMAZING JOURNEY
SPARKS
EYESIGHT FOR THE BLIND

SIDE 2
CHRISTMAS
COUSIN KEVIN
THE ACID QUEEN
UNDERTURE

SIDE 3
DO YOU THINK IT'S ALRIGHT
FIDDLE ABOUT
PINBALL WIZARD
THERE'S A DOCTOR
GO TO THE MIRROR!
TOMMY CAN YOU HEAR ME?
SMASH THE MIRROR
SENSATION

SIDE 4
MIRACLE CURE
SALLY SIMPSON
I'M FREE
WELCOME
TOMMY'S HOLIDAY CAMP
WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT

CONDITION

I am incredibly fussy when it comes to condition and have invested much time and money in pursuit of perfection when collecting treasured titles, often upgrading at huge cost just to get that perfect copy. I will always be 100% honest and try to mention everything however small because I know that you as a serious collector demand the same. I know only full well the dissappointment and time wasting of dealing with sellers who mislead when it comes to condition. I trust my grading below will answer most questions put please feel free to contact me if you need anything else.

RECORD
RECORD CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9

RECORD LABELS
RECORD LABEL CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD LABEL CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Spindle holes suggest perhaps 2-3 plays.

RECORD PAPER SLEEVE
RECORD PAPER SLEEVE CONDITION: EXCELLENT
RECORD PAPER SLEEVE CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 8
Original Track Polylined Inner sleeves with codes 17/049 - 18/049 to bottom right.
Just minor browning to paper edges.

RECORD COVER
RECORD COVER CONDITION: NEAR MINT
RECORD COVER CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 9
Nothing short of STUNNING!
Just minor surface and edge wear.
Glossy Laminate undamaged and in stunning condition.
Minor closed split to spine per pic.

OTHER ITEMS
NUMBERED BOOKLET: EXCELLENT
NUMBERED BOOKLET CONDITION 1-10 SCALE: 8
Very minor foxing to front and rear. No creasing or tears.
Bottom right has ''limited edition number 4610''

This is a treasure in any collection and a rare opportunity to acquire!

Museum Archival Quality!

PACKAGING/SHIPPING INFORMATION

This is from my own personal collection put together over the last 40 years.
All my records are stored upright with the records removed from their original inner sleeve and put into a new white sleeve which is then put into a stiff white protective card sleeve, this saves wear on the original inner record sleeve and prevents ringwear. The record cover is then carefully put into a heavyweight plastic sleeve. This is how they will be delivered to you and will be sent in strong and secure packaging to ensure they arrive with you in the same condition as they leave me.

U.K. Items of value greater than £50 (including shipping) must be sent Special Delivery as Royal Mail Signed For only includes compensation up to £50 so please wait for me to invoice after the auction close or alternatively select the Special Delivery option.

Non U.K. despatch will be by Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed or UK Mail.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDDING!

Due to a forthcoming move I have no choice but to thin my collection so thIs is a very reluctant sale that is now looking for a good home!