Jimi Hendrix - Axis Bold As Love1967, Stereo+Insert
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Jimi Hendrix: Axis Bold As Love - Track 613003 UK, 1967 - Stereo
Magnificent copy with insert!
Here is a superb example of the second studio album by THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE “AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE”. This is an ORIGINAL 1967 UK STEREO 1st PRESSING on the TRACK RECORD LABEL, with a superb 1st issue laminated E. J. Day gatefold sleeve. The package comes complete with the elusive Paul Martin designed gatefold LYRIC INSERT which was only included with some of the earliest copies sold. [The matrix numbers are the earliest Av1/Bv1].
The laminated gatefold sleeve, printed and made by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd., London, is in close to EX condition with only light wear and minor creasing. The front and back covers are unmarked. The psychedelic artwork retains its vibrant coloration and the lamination is unbroken. The opening gatefold spread (with flip-backs top and bottom) is also unmarked. There is a bit of storage wear to the top edges – but this is relatively minor and nothing serious. The spine is square and solid. There are no rips, tears, writing or anything else. You can see from the photos that this is a very well preserved example of this iconic sleeve.
The 1st pressed Track record is very solidly pressed and sits flat and true on the turntable. It retains a deep mirror-like shine and the playing surfaces are virtually unmarked.
The Matrix Numbers and stampers are:
Side 1 – 613 003 Av1 1 1 ?
Side 2 – 613 003 Bv1 1 1
Visually both sides are in EX+ condition with only a few wispy sleeve-removal type surface marks evident under bright light. These are of course only superficial and do not cause any audio problems whatsoever. The matt black Track labels are unmarked with only a few faint spindle traces near the centres. There is no wear to the spindle hole.
PLAYGRADE ASSESSMENT:
The stereo mix is very different to the mono. It plays quieter and is more subtle, but reveals more detail and better instrument separation. The record plays perfectly. I think that it may prove very difficult to find a significantly better-playing stereo copy of this essential album.
The Paul Martin designed gatefold lyric insert is in unmarked EX condition.
The original white poly-lined inner sleeve is in VG condition. This has no splits or tears – just a few creases and some age discoloration.
INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE
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Europe over £41 value - £12.45
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Worldwide over £41 value - £15.80
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