The Kinks - Face to Face. 1966. NPL.18149. 1st Pressing NM

	£		120
	$		159

The Kinks - Face to Face. 1966.  NPL.18149. 1st Pressing NM

"Face to Face"

Very rare original UK proper 1st pressing from 1966, with FULLY LAMINATED front. Released by Pye Records on a finely textured black/pink text label, with "Made in England" under the logo text. A Mono recording, the disc comes in the original white poly-lined, inner sleeve..

Cat.Number:- NPL.18149.

The Matrix:-

Side 1 ''NPL.18149 A2#H''

Side 2 ''NPL.18149 B1#H''.

Condition.

The Cover:-

The Fully Laminated Sleeve is crisp and clean, has NO CREASES. Not even light laminate creases. Overall condition is Excellent+/NM+. This is the original printed laminated front only cover! Any who knows or have seen these covers would know how incredibly difficult is is to find these in superbe condition! This cover has mega super glossy laminate appearance! Absolutely stunning appearance! Any rubbing is to the bare minimal and only noticed if looked for at the spine or at the rear! There are no splits or tares! The rear is truly exceptional and again any rubbing is only noticeable if looked for and only if scrutinised can minor creases be noticed! This cover must grade at least excellent to excellent plus in my opinion, apart from very very minor rubbing would be very near perfect indeed! 

The Labels:-

Both Labels are almost Mint, just a few tiny spindle marks visible only when scrutinised.These are the original 1st issue track labels! Being primarily pink in color, are so difficult to find in superbe condition! These labels are almost perfect in fact only angled to the light can barely be seen a handful of spider marks only and absolutely no visable ware around the spindle hole! The hole is perfectly round! SEE PHOTOS!

The Vinyl:-

The Vinyl is almost Mint, played just a handful of times. This is the original thick and chunky slab of vinyl , only found on the earliest pressings! On initial inspection this vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of warps or warping! This vinyl looks indeed like new in my opinion! Even on close scutiny I can't even see a blemish at all, quite amaizinly non of the usual scuffs even! But to be honest I can't see a blemish! (so rare to ever find on a 40 year old Kinks original beleive me)!!!

The Audio:-

I have play tested this album at very loud volume on a top system! This audio is absolutely perfect throughout! (No) distortion clicks or pops and not even a touch of background static at all during this awesome audio! Absolutely stunning rich and vibrant, I havn't heard anything better! I can assure anyone that these earliest mono pressings will never be surpassed in any other format ever! In fact I am going to grade the audio as perfect as I heard it on my systems, even when played at very loud volume! Even between tracks on the run off grooves is almost silent, like a new vinyl! It is very important to note that this vinyl has only ever had a bare handful of plays ever, if that! (These 40 year old originals rarely ever turn up in this extraordinary condition!!! The audio is graded as near to mint as it gets! For a 40 year old Kinks vinyl is almost impossible to ever find!

Please note! I will add this disclaimer! Please allow for the odd light static (not) consistant throughout the audio! Please remember that this is a genuine 40 year old vinyl, that would have originally been played on a 40 year old system!!! MINT audio throughout on my system! To be honest the vinyl played as new absolutely perfect on my systems!! Points to note - This has been stored for at least 30 years! A build up of dust in the grooves from laying dormant causes static crackle\ticks ! A constant clean is recomended before each play!

The Record Sleeve:-

This is a plain white poly sleeve with the Patent Application No printed. There is a slight crease to two corners (PLEASE SEE PHOTO). Bear in mind this is a 40 year old recored! It is in fantastic condition with not tears!

HOW I WILL SEND THE RECORD!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH SUPPORTING STIFFENERS. THE ALBUM WILL BE PACKED WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION. IT SHALL BE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL INSURED RECORDED DELIVERY. I SHALL ALSO TAKE PHOTO OF THE ITEM BEING PACKAGED FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES.

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding! I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. I have also provided as many photos as I can so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!! Please ask if you would like any particular photos retaken and sent to you or photos from other angles.

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this quality item!

This fantastic item is open world wide but Non-UK bidders please contact for P&P before placeing your bid. Any insurance cost will ofcourse vary on final price, destination, weight, and any customs costs in the destination country. Within the UK items will be sent by Royal Mail recorded delivery and insured if necessary.  

Brilliant Kinks LP in really superb condition, a definite investment item.