KING GEORGE DISCOVERY (Jimi Hendrix psych)- ‘68 Demo of unreleased LP

	£		770
	$		1,020

KING GEORGE DISCOVERY – (Peace Of Mind) - LP

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General details (Détails généraux) : There’s that rather vulgar expression “Rare as hen’s teeth” frequently used for trivial items by record dealers or collectors and is indeed the one that comes to mind in relation with this album. 
On the other hand, how many of these ‘hen’s teeth’ go beyond the few moments of brilliance? The answer is very few and this is precisely what makes this album so special. Every psych fan or collector is raving after listening its recent publication under the title of “Peace Of Mind”
 
To make a long story short this unreleased album was only pressed in a very limited number of copies back in the late 60’s to secure a record deal & promote gigs for the band. All their efforts fell apart and the group sadly disbanded soon after
 
I became aware of this unreleased album 15 years ago when I acquired the record collection of a late friend who’s been a rock concert promoter all his life & a great guy to be associated with. I have two copies (one for the auction, one for myself and maybe could be a third one but it has been impossible to locate up to now)
 
My feeling-belief as a record collector is to keep these gems well hidden rather than publishing them, very much like little secrets to enjoy & share within a limited circle of people. Its recent publication however lifts these self-imposed restrictions and you get the chance of acquiring a piece of rock history and a true music gem
 
Mega rare 1968 (UK or Swedish?) Privately pressed demo LP (IMP-SP 2 A1H / IMP-SP 2 B1H etched matrix numbers & plain white label; see photo), in a very nice condition
 
The record itself:
 
- Sides are reversed compared to its recent publication e.g. matrix A plays the 4 tracks (Love Emotions, Light My Fire, Try Your Luck, Dis Funky Rock) while matrix B plays (‘Keep On Trying’ and the lengthy medley ‘It Ain’t Me’)
 
- The record has been played but moderately. It’s shiny with a couple of light non feelable surface marks. Plays loud with the occasional light background surface, some light pops on ‘Light My Fire’ and no other defects. A Very Good record indeed and will give entire satisfaction

Country (Pays) - Label (Catalogue Nr.) - Year (Année) : (UK or Swedish?) Original Demo LP – X (X) - 1968

Inserts &/or Sleeve Details (Détails Pochette) : (-)

Label Details:  (-)
 
Condition Record(s) / Etat Disque(s) : VERY GOOD (see above)
Condition Sleeve / Etat pochette :  (-)

Track listing : On request (sur demande)  

Many more rare LPs are featuring in this auction

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UK & OVERSEAS POSTAGE (double LPs count as two)

UK 
2nd Class Recorded : £4.20 for 1 LP + £1.10 for each subsequent (up to 1 Kg; usually 2 to 3 LPs)
1st Class Recorded : £4.70 for 1 LP + £1.10 for each subsequent
Special Delivery : £8.50 for 1 LP + £0.50 for each subsequent (up to 2 Kg)

EUROPE (EU & Continent e.g. France, Russia etc) * (Registered Airmail is mandatory for purchases exceeding £29.99 & Insurance is mandatory for all purchases exceeding £125.00)
Airmail : £6.50 for 1 LP + £2.00 for each subsequent
Registered Airmail : £11.50 for 1 LP + £2.00 for each subsequent
Insurance : £2.60 (per packet)

WORLD 1 (Americas, Africa, Middle & Far East, South East Asia) * (Registered Airmail is mandatory for purchases exceeding £29.99 & Insurance is mandatory for all purchases exceeding £125.00)
Airmail : £10.00 for 1 LP + £3.50 for each subsequent
Registered Airmail : £15.00 for 1 LP + £3.50 for each subsequent
Insurance : £2.60 (per packet)
 
WORLD 2 (Australia, New Zealand and Territories) * (Registered Airmail is mandatory for purchases exceeding £29.99 & Insurance is mandatory for all purchases exceeding £125.00)
Airmail : £10.50 for 1 LP + £3.75 for each subsequent
Registered Airmail : £15.50 for 1 LP + £3.75 for each subsequent
Insurance : £2.60 (per packet)
 

* Overseas rates are for up to 2 Kilos (approx. 6 or 7 records), then is a new packet

Grading 
All records are originals except when noted. For grading purposes I use the British Record Collector's grading scale with occasionally (+) or (-) signs to denote the in-between conditions.

Generally speaking:
- a MINT (M) or NEAR MINT (M-) grade will give full satisfaction
- an EXCELLENT (EX) grade is always a shiny vinyl with possibly a faint mark or two, ONLY seen under a strong light and NOT affecting performance; in most cases NM and EX are pretty close) 
- a VG+ or even a VG (Very Good) grade is always a shiny vinyl with some very light surface marks & will give an enjoyable performance with no skips, pops or unpleasant surface noise.
- a GOOD grade is still a shiny vinyl with several light marks & will play with light surface noise & the occasional light pop
Same logic applies to the cover's grade.
I do not list records at an inferior grade unless they are extremely rare & sought after.

Payment
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Packing
All records are securely packed & shipped in protective plastic sleeves out of their jackets & inners, to avoid seam splits in transit (no cost or time spared)

Evaluation 
Tous les disques sont des éditions originales sauf si indiqué autrement. Nous utilisons l’échelle d’évaluation de ‘Record Collector’  et rajoutons occasionnellement des signes (+) ou (-) pour indiquer les états intermédiaires

En général:
- un état MINT (M) ou NEAR MINT (NM) est parfait ou presque parfait
- un état EXCELLENT (EX) est toujours un disque luisant et presque parfait à l’œil nue avec quelques très légers signes d’usure, uniquement visible sous forte luminosité et sans aucun effet sur la qualité sonore ; dans tous les cas, NM et EX sont proches
- un état  VG+ (Very Good+) ou même VG est toujours un disque luisant avec quelques légères rayures et par conséquence une légère diminution de la qualité sonore
- un état  Good+ correspond à un disque ayant plusieurs rayures légères et qui jouera avec un léger souffle, quelques crépitements et craquements mais sans sautements ou un souffle intense et déplaisant
Le même raisonnement s’applique a l’évaluation de la pochette du disque
Je ne vends pas de disques dans un état inferieur à moins qu’il s’agisse des disques extrêmement rares

Règlement
PAYPAL ou Virement Bancaire en £

Evaluation de profil
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Emballage
Tous les disques sont soigneusement emballés dans des enveloppes en plastique et placés en dehors de leurs pochettes afin de préserver leurs tranches pendant le trajet