The Who Who's Next DECCA First Pressing W1

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20

The Who Who's Next up for consideration.  I am not a record expert and what I am about to describe is from what I have learned in the past hour or so.  
This appears to be a 1971 DECCA first press record potentially done in Los Angeles by Doug Sax. 
The etching in the dead wax is as follows: Side 1: 7 12888 E1 (stamped) Side 2: 7-MG 12889 W1-Z X (hand written)
Here is what I found on many websites but copied from Valueyourmusic.com
FROM THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION: THE WHO / "WHO'S NEXT" * 1971 US 1st press Decca LP * Matrices: MG7-12888-W1-2 & 7-MG 12889-W1 X [hand etched] * Earliest -W1 Matrices Cut From Master Tapes * Mastered by Doug Sax at The Mastering Lab * See this LP in HIGH-RESOLUTION photos Who Mastered Who's Next (And Why It Matters) Conventional wisdom has it that classic Who sounds best on Track Record pressings. However, conventional wisdom doesn't apply to Who's Next because it was mastered by Doug Sax using the master tapes at The Mastering Lab in Los Angeles. Stampers made from the master tapes were then used on the very 1st Decca pressing. This very 1st Decca pressing with both sides having "W1" in the matrix was pressed on the West Coast and cut from the original master tapes by Doug Sax. The 1st Track pressing also used the Decca stamper with the hand-etched "MG 12888" for Side 1, but did not use the Decca stamper for Side 2. Read more about how this incredible album was cut, its various pressings, and why the Decca 1st pressing sounds so damn good at the Steve Hoffman Music Forums: http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/the-who-whos-next-vinyl-my-pet-theory.104005/
So... I think this means something. 
The last time I listened to vinyl was sometime in the late 80's, my phonograph is long gone and therefore I cannot comment to the playability of the vinyl.  I did take pictures and it seems to me that there are no large scratches, chips, etc.  
The liner and album cover look like it has been sitting in a collection since 1971.  There is a bit of wear on the edges.  I would not call this mint.  
Please let me know if you have any questions.  I did my best to photograph the etching on both sides but if it is not sufficient for you, please let me know and I will try again. 
I see where albums of this vintage and quality are drawing fair attention and a fair price.  I will start the bidding at a value consistent with my knowledge, 1 penny. 
Please ask any questions before bidding. 
Thanks and happy bidding!