The Who – Quadrophenia

Original 1973 UK issue. Complete, and in astounding original condition. Wide-Spine Gatefold sleeve printed by Euro-Albums Holland B.V. with 'Track Deluxe Double’ and set number 2657 013 on the spine.
The labels are Near Mint The vinyl surfaces are unmarked, and Near Mint. The audio is Near Mint. The inner sleeves are Near Mint. The sleeve is Excellent,  just a touch of ring wear to the top part of the front of the gatefold sleeve, otherwise Near Mint. - (see the pics)
The booklet is securely attached, and it is also in superb Near Mint condition.
As pictured, the original price sticker is still on the front of the gatefold sleeve. The gatefold sleeve is has not been fully opened before, and the picture I have taken is as far as it opens, before meeting resistance from the un-cracked spine. It is very hard to find these 1st issue UK sleeves, without the wide spine being cracked down the centre.

Gatefold cover with 22 page black and white booklet.
Album A/B is number 2406 110
Album C/D is number 2406 111

These first issue sleeves were printed by Euro-Albums Holland B.V. and have a soft, almost pastel grey finish whereas later issues look ‘blacker’.

On the spine of the outer cover, the first issues have the group name, album name, ‘Track Deluxe Double’ and set number, which is 2657 013.

Very first pressings have a "Delta" on each matrix of the four sides. Subsequent pressings have usually 2 "Slashes" on one (or two) of the matrix of the four sides.
This release has '//' rather than Deltas.
Slight label variation.... Notably the font and use of lower case letters for ('Set No.2657 013) rather than (SET No. 2657 013)

This release has ‘Track Deluxe Double’ and set number, which is 2657 013. on the spine.
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, stamped): 2406110 A // 4   1 3 1 1 TML-M
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, stamped): 2406110 B // 4   13 1 8 TML-M
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side C, stamped): 2406110 A // 4   TML 1 1 9 TML-M
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side D, stamped): 2406110 B // 3   1 2 1 0 TML-M

Label:

Track Record – 2657 013 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album Country: UK Released: 1973 Genre: Rock Style: Hard Rock, Mod A1
I Am The Sea A2
The Real Me A3
Quadrophenia A4
Cut My Hair A4
The Punk And The Godfather B1
I'm One B2
The Dirty Jobs Piano – Chris Stainton B3
Helpless Dancer B4
Is It In My Head Co-producer, Engineer – Glyn Johns B5
I've Had Enough C1
5:15 Piano – Chris Stainton C2
Sea And Sand C3
Drowned Piano – Chris Stainton C4
Bell Boy D1
Doctor Jimmy D2
The Rock D3
Love, Reign O'er Me Co-producer, Engineer – Glyn Johns

• Record Company – Polydor Records Ltd.
• Published By – Fabulous Music Ltd.
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Track Records Ltd.
• Copyright © – Fabulous Music Ltd.
• Copyright © – Track Records Ltd.
• Recorded At – The Kitchen, Battersea
• Mixed At – Eel Pie Sound
• Mastered At – The Mastering Lab
• Lacquer Cut At – The Mastering Lab
• Pressed By – Phonodisc Ltd.
• Made By – Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.
• Printed By – Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.
• Distributed By – Polydor Ltd.

• Bass, Horns, Vocals – John Entwistle
• Engineer – Ron Nevison
• Executive-Producer – Chris Stamp, Kit Lambert, Pete Kameron
• Lead Vocals – Roger Daltrey
• Mastered By – George Jones (11)
• Musician [Remainder] – Pete Townshend
• Percussion, Vocals – Keith Moon
• Producer – The Who
• Producer [Pre-] – Kit Lambert
• Voice [News Reading] – John Curle*
• Written-By – Pete Townshend

A few words about condition.

Grade & 
score out of 100
                                           GRADING
Mint is a Rigid Band - The next Four Grades are all Narrow Bands, that slightly widen as the condition gradually deteriorates - Good is still Good, but there is a rapid widening of the Grade Bands, as the condition deteriorates over the last Four grades.

MINT
100
The record itself 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.
Only graded on records that are sealed or clearly unplayed.
 
NEAR MINT
97 to 99        

EXCELLENT
90 to 96
The record shows virtually no signs of having been played,  there is no lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have the slightest of tiny defects.
 
The record shows some slight signs of having been played, but there is very little, (if any) lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have very slight wear. 
 
VERY GOOD PLUS
80 to 89

VERY GOOD
69 to 79
The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have slight wear, light creasing.

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.
This is an above average used record, that has been well looked after.




GOOD
56 to 68
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated, but the record will still play through, and it will not be a completely unpleasant listening experience, even at the bottom of this grade (56).
The cover and contents may suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. 




FAIR
41 to 55
The record is still playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even stick, skip or jump.. This is starting to be an unpleasant listening experience at the top of the grade (55) and will not be a pleasant listening experience at all by the end of it (41).
The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. 
 
POOR
25 to 40
The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc.
The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. 
 
BAD
0 - 24
The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
The Sleeve is non existent (0) or what is left, is only just recognisable.

A few words about postage.

Within Australia, the best value for multiple purchases is a 5KG satchel, where as many as 15 to 20 LPs can be posted for $22.00 registered post. (well packed in a box, inside the satchel)

My Policies on postage are simple.

I post at cost.
The user pays.
I package well.

Any item that you purchase without choosing the option of "Signed for" or "Registered" Post, is at your risk.
I do accept that "signed for" can be expensive, especially internationally, but whether you take the option of this insurance, is entirely up to you.
I do not wish to withdraw the option of standard postage for the cheaper records, but it must be at your risk.