MONO Rolling Stones LP - Satanic Majesties Request EX

	£		77
	$		102

. Mega Rare LP by the Rolling Stones
Their Satanic Majesties Request
Original 1967 MONO 1st Pressing!!!   .
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Wow! On offer here is an original 1967 1st press MONO copy of the Rolling Stones LP 'Their Satanic Majesties Request'. Not only that, but this copy is in a truly spectacular condition!!

Following the release and subsequent phenomenal success that the Beatles had with Sgt. Pepper it was only common sense that the Rolling Stones would try and come back with their own effort. The result was the Stones' only ever attempt at psychedelia which they titled 'Their Satanic Majesties Request'. Personally I think it's a great album but at the time the album was ill-received and did not do as well as their previous albums. After burning their fingers they decided to stick to what they did best. They never released another psychadelic album.

Original 1st pressing copies of this LP are really hard to find because it was not to all fans' tastes - as such, it only reached number 3 in the charts. Not only that, but the majority of copies that were bought were the stereo copies. By 1967 stereo record players had come down enough in price so that everyone could afford them. Not only that, but the cost of stereo records came down to match that of the mono pressings. The result? All the mono copies were left on the shelf and the stereos all sold. Especially in the case of Satanic Majesties since you could only really enjoy the record via stereo - that's what it was recorded for.

Nearly all copies of this LP that turn up are completely trashed. Not so on this copy, this is a absolutely fantastic MONO 1st press copy in a beautiful condition!!

Would look perfect in any record collection!

If there is anything else you'd like to know about this record, then please don't hesitate to get in touch!   .
. . Band / Artist The Rolling Stones EP Title Their Satanic Majesties Request Year 1967 Label Cyan Decca label with ridge and unboxed logo Catalogue Number TXL 103 Format Mono Track Listing Side 1   Side 2 1. Sing This All Together
2. Citadel
3. In Another Land
4. 2000 Man
5. Sing This All Together
...(See What Happens)   1. She's a Rainbow
2. The Lantern
3. Gomper
4. 2000 Light Years From Home
5. On With the Show Side 1 Matrix Number ARL-8126-1P Side 1 Stamper Codes 20 / N Side 2 Matrix Number ARL-8127-P1 Side 2 Stamper Codes 1 / U U   .
. EX++ The sleeve is holding up beautifully for its age - it's in an astounding condition! The front cover is lovely and clean with a deep, rich colour to it and just a couple of little, light creases around the edges. The 3D plastic image on the front has a lovely rich colour to it. The top seam has a little light wear but is holding perfectly. The bottom seam looks to have a little shelf wear but again is holding tight. The spine is absolutely perfect! The back cover is beautiful with a lovely clean surface and a rich, deep colour to it. The top left corner has been creases slightly but the rest is perfect. The inner gatefold sleeve is absolutely spotless with no wear, tear or anything and with a beautifully rich colour. Amazing sleeve!!!   The Front Cover   The Back Cover     The Gatefold   .
. EX The disc has a brilliant shine on it and the playing surface has nothing more than some light scuffs. The disc plays through with a lovely clear sound and with a little light, faint background crackle that can only really be heard during the really quiet / silent parts. Awesome record!!!   Side 1   Side 2

Want to hear what the LP sounds like before you buy? Well, now you can! Simbply click on the record image below to download a small MP3 clip of the first 30 or so seconds of the record being played. This is so that you can hear the quality of the LP for yourself before you place a bid.

In the clip you'll hear the needle being placed onto the record and approximately 30 seconds of the opening track.

This has been done by directly channeling my record player into my computer and recording it direct to give the most accurate audio possible for your consideration.

The opening 30 seconds
of disc 1.   .
. NM Both labels are clean, crisp and clear with lovely sharp, bright silver text. Both labels only have a little tiny amount of faint spindlewear and just a hint of wear around the centerhole. Beautiful labels!!   Side 1   Side 2   .
.       The original inner sleeve is in VG++ condition! As a whole it's holding great with a lovely colour and no seam splits at all. The only damage is a small rip in the center of the bottom.   None   .
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. UK PAYPAL is preferred (I do NOT add a surcharge) although I can also accept personal cheques, postal / money orders or (entirely at your own risk) direct cash. Rest of World PAYPAL is preferred (I do NOT add a surcharge) although I can also accept an Internal Money Order or (entirely at your own risk) direct cash.   .
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The grading system I use when determining the condition of my vinyl
The 'Record Collectors' Grading System.
Taken from the Rare Record Price Guide book   Mint (M) 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. Records advertisied as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. Near Mint (NM) The record looks brand new with no scuffing or any deterioration in sound quality and only the smallest hint that its ever been played. The cover and any additional extras are clean, crisp and with no wear whatsoever. Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable. Good (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. Fair (F) The record is still just about playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. Poor (P) 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 (B) The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.  

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