STEPPENWOLF MONSTER 1969 UK 1st PRESS STATESIDE

	£		25
	$		33

STEPPENWOLF

MONSTER

CATALOGUE SSL 5021.

RELEASE DATE NOVEMBER 1969.

E.J.DAY GROUP LONDON LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE

PLAIN DIE-CUT INNER SLEEVE

RELEASED IN NOVEMBER 1969 MONSTER, STEPPENWOLF’S POLITICAL ALBUM A MUSICAL ATTEMPT TO TACKLE THE CURRENT ISSUE OF THE DAY, THE VIETNAM WAR, DRAFT RESISTERS, AND THE DECAY OF JUSTICE IN AMERICA. FIRST RELEASED IN THE UK ON THE ORANGE STATESIDE LABEL WITH THE USA DUNHILL RELEASE CREDIT AND THE GRAMOPHONE CO LTD RIM TEXT STARTING AT 8 O’CLOCK AND MADE IN GT BRITAIN AT 6 O’CLOCK.

MATRIX:  SSL 5021 A-1U  /  SSL 5021 B-1U

TRACKS:

SIDE ONE: MONSTER / SUICIDE / AMERICA / DRIFT RESISTER / POWER PLAY

SIDE TWO: MOVE OVER / FAG / WHAT WOULD YOU DO (IF I DID THAT TO YOU) / FROM HERE TO THERE EVENTUALLY

CONDITION:

SLEEVE: EXCELLENT +

The laminated gatefold is in great condition carefully stored, without wear, creases or splits, no signs of ring-wear to either front or back.  

INNER SLEEVE: EXCELLENT

Original inner sleeve is clean, some light storage creases.

LABLES: EXCELLENT +

A clean pair of UK 1st press labels, one or light two spindle traces on each.

VINYL VISUAL: EXCELLENT

Visually the vinyl surfaces look clean, both sides have retained their just pressed shine, little other than three short handling lines on side one, nothing to affect the audio.

AUDIO: EXCELLENT

Plays throughout brilliantly, and without any pops, background/surface noise or distortion. Little to fault other than a few occasional static ticks on intro.  

Guarantee:

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Grading Records:

The photos within this advertisement are of the record offered for sale. I do not use stock images or previously used photographs.

This record has been checked visually both under normal daylight and under a strong under halogen spot-lamp. Every record I sell has been checked for its audio quality and played through completely on both sides. I check to ensure that they are flat on the rotating turntable.

I grade all records using The Record Collectors grading system, visually grading the vinyl surfaces, labels, inner sleeve and cover, adding a single (+Plus) if I believe the quality is slightly better (- Minus) if slight under.

Packing& Postage Costs:

I aim to dispatch the next working day from your payment.

I take great care in the dispatch of records and only use strong cruciform packaging. Every record is placed within a new poly-lined inner before its dispatch to you. The vinyl and sleeve are separated to decrease the likelihood of damage to sleeves. I can offer combine postage for two records for the same cost as sending one.

International Airmail shipping to the USA, Canada, Japan & Russia is £13.30 GBP for International Signed for Delivery with tracking.

Airmail shipping to Europe is £11.80 GBP for Signed for Delivery with tracking.

The Record Collectors Grading System

MINT: The Record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and extra items are in perfect condition. Records advertised sealed or un-played should be mint.

EXCELLENT: 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: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra Items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover suffers from folding scuffing of edges, of edges, spine splits, discolouration etc.

Payment:

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