The Doors Waiting For The Sun UK 1st Press A1+B1 MINT
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Description
The Doors - Waiting For The Sun - Elektra EKS 74024
Rare Stereo Original
As they were recorded in the studio,
and harder to find than the mono release
*(7 day listing finishing on Monday 13th at 8:29pm)*
In superb MINT condition
UK ‘Made in Gt. Britain’ 1st press with A1 and B1 stampers
Original 1st press thick vinyl with 'textured' feel to labels
Original gatefold sleeve with lyrics on the inside
Original polylined inner sleeve
Vinyl:
This is the original UK 1st press stereo release in thick vinyl with the textured feel to the labels. The LP looks virtually MINT and plays AS NEW! There are a couple of very light spindle marks on the labels but it really hasn’t been played often. The vinyl has a lovely deep black sheen, with some very light surface marks when held up to the light. And the sound is fantastic! It plays beautifully ALL the way through. There are NO scratches, NO surface noise and NO distortion from wear. Quiet passages (and there are a few) are just that - quiet! And the loud stuff is fully present with great power and clarity and separation between instruments. The stereo sound stage is simply superb. This is a genuinely rare 1st pressing in this condition - A1 (Side 1) and B1 (Side 2) stamped by the run-off grooves. To me, this is a final upgrade, as I cannot imagine listening to a better copy.
Labels:
These are the original orange/red Elektra 'textured' labels. They are in MINT clean condition with two or three light spindle marks on both sides.
Sleeve:
The original gatefold sleeve is in genuinely EXCELLENT undamaged condition showing little of the wear associated with handling and shelving and ageing. There are no tears, no corner dents, and the spine is firm with no significant creases. The cover is clean and clear both inside and out with no creases whatsoever. The colours have not faded at all. It looks fantastic for a sleeve that is 42 years old!
Inner sleeve:
This is the original polylined inner in EXCELLENT undamaged condition. There is minor ageing/staining on the inside along the glue line, but this is normal. The numbers in the bottom right hand corner are typical of sleeves issued with Polydor records up to 1970, after which they were printed with the actual date of release (for example, see Morrison Hotel which I am also selling).
Final verdict:
A genuinely superb 1st press top copy and final upgrade for any Doors/rock fan.
If you are interested, I am also selling 2 other albums by The Doors, MINT 1st press original copies of Morrison Hotel and LA Woman. Please see my Other Items.
Bid with confidence - I have sold many records always with great feedback
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Delivery:
£3.50 UK (1st class recorded signed-for)
£9.10 Europe (international airmail signed-for)
£12.60 Rest of the world (international airmail signed-for)
(Recorded/signed-for is the safest way of getting your item to you)
All records are carefully packed in purpose-made thick card mailers with stiffeners
I genuinely try to describe and grade items accurately,
therefore returns and refunds are offered
only if the item is not as described
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