ROLLING STONES-AFTERMATH -DECCA 1ST PRESS 1966 MONO LP

	£		162
	$		215

THE ROLLING STONES - 'AFTERMATH' - LK 4786 (Mono)

VERY RARE ORIGINAL 1966 UK MONO 1st PRESSING ON THE 1ST PRESS 'GROOVED' UNBOXED DECCA RED LABEL 

AN Incredibaly Rare Album that overall grades from EX to Near MINT in condition - Unbelievable for LP of this age - The vinyl visually has NOT been played to excess maybe 8-12 times over its 44 year lifetime - I have come to this conclussion by inspecting both Labels and Vinyl sides the labels have some minimal very feint spindle trails near the spindle hole and the actual hole still looks in near perfect condition the Vinyl looks incredible still shows its original shiny gloss sheen and only has a minimal  amount of light scuff and hairline marks on each side of the thick heavy vinyl done mostly from the disc removal from inner sleeve (I have since played both sides of the LP and the blemishes I have mentioned are all inaudible during playback - Audio playback is just  Brilliant and Stunning with no distortions or interruptions from end to end play and still in this Amazing condition for 44 years old - The Original 1st PRESS 'ROBERT STACE' Cover sleeve Laminated with 'Clarifoil' is in Beautiful condition and would grade EX to Nr Mint in condition and Original 1st PRESS Decca Inner Sleeve that is EX+ and totally intact!!! - Just so scarce these days and near impossible to find a decent Copy of one of the Rarest Stones Albums  that hasn't been played to near Destruction at parties during the 60s -  Until Now!!!

You will not be Disappointed!!! - So now here is your chance to own a Highly Respectable 1st Pressing of one of the Rarest pieces of Stones history!!!

Matrix Stamper Nos: Side 1: XARL 7209-4B Mother Stamper: 1   G  U

                                   Side 2: XARL 7210-4A Mother Stamper: 1   U  M

 A VERY RARE and Beautiful NEAR MINT Copy of the Original 14-Track Mono Vinyl LP on UK DECCA Pressing with the original 'Unboxed Red & Silver ffrr Decca 'Grooved' Labels' on Record Label Cat. No: LK 4786  and with KT TAX CODE at 12-o'clock in the vinyl Dead Wax that's in the Original '1st Press Front Laminated with 'Clarifoil cover sleeve - Printed in England by Robert Stace and also comes with the Original 1st Press Decca white Inner Sleeve Cover with 3 blue boxes containing blue written text on front of sleeve

ARTIST: THE ROLLING STONES

TITLE:  AFTERMATH

YEAR: 1966

CAT NO: LK 4786

LABEL & COLOUR  DECCA  RED  (((ffrr)))

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos: 1ST MONO PRESSING (XARL 7209-4B & XARL 7210-4A  

Vinyl Condition: EX+ When inspecting the vinyl's overall condition it's quite obvious it has only been played a very minimal amount of times maybe between 8-12  - In strong daylight both sides of the vinyl surfaces it visually appears to have only some light insignificant feint scuff and wispy hairline traces that mostly have occured with vinyl disc removal from inner sleeve over the years that absolutely dosen't effect the near Perfect Audio Playback - The vinyl still retains it's original jet black shiny gloss sheen and lustre   

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as NEAR MINT - There are No Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks you may get some very light static crackle for a second or two and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any consequence that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its just a Fantastic listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynanmic Mono Audio performance!!! 

Labels Condition: EX+  Labels being the Red Unboxed Decca with red vibrant labels with bright Silver written text are just Superb and look near perfect with only minimal wear showing of Spindle usage marks or trails showing across either of the Labels with No real wear around the spindle hole which still looks near perfect its very evident that LP has been played very little over 44 years and when played it was done very carefully as the visual evidence shows NO excessive audio play!!!

Cover Condition: Mint-  An Original Robert Stace front Laminated picture sleeve cover - The superb Clarifoil Laminate on this amazing near perfect shiney example - That's totally intact with No obvious and noticable Laminate lifting or Wrinkles to be seen with ultra straight unworn edges and a razor sharp opening edge with some very mild corner rub bumps but basically is near perfect - The cover Looks to be virtually Unmarked - Flat crisp and very clean and still shows all it's original bold vibrant vivid colours on front of cover the Non-Laminated back of cover is still Immaculate and one of the cleanest and well preserved I've ever seen just exceptional and totally intact with all the Black & White Pictures of the 'Stones' that covers about 2 thirds of the actual back area of cover are just fantastic still all in an Original state and near Pristine condition as they ever were with the rest of cover showing the same with No obvious other wear to mention -The only blemishes I can find under close scrutiny if you look hard enough is a few very small mild laminate cover to edge creases and 2 very small finger nail shape size laminate marks and  hint of light usual yellow/brown ageing discolour on the back edges and I do mean light! none of the said mentioned is that noticable (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall exceptional condition of cover) 

Spine Condition: MINT- The pinched spine is near Mint very clean totally intact and near perfect - Still amazingly fully laminated with all written text still showing to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded -Just like nearly 'New' along the narrow spine edge  

Inner Sleeve: EX The original Decca White polylined Record company sleeve with 3 blue boxes containing blue text on front is in Superb and exceptional order being in clean intact condition and shows no evidence of any real handling wear over it's lifetime - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writting,Stickers or other Blemishes apart from the usual yellow/brown tinges across the cover due to the ageing process on white paper of this age

 The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

 Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

     I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List:

1. Mothers Little Helper
2. Stupid Girl
3. Lady Jane
4. Under My Thumb
5. Doncha Bother Me
6. Goin' Home
7. Flight 505
8. High & Dry
9. Out Of Time
10. It's Not Easy
11. I Am Waiting
12. Take It Or Leave It
13. Think
14. What To Do

  I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

 This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record 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 advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be MINT.  

EXCELLENT: The Record shows some signs of having been played,but there is very little lessing in sound quality. The Cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or Creasing.

VERY GOOD: 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.

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I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exsist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

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EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49