The Pretty Things S/T 1st Press UK LP Fontana Labels *MONO* *VERY RARE* 1965
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My dad was a private collector, he collected thousands and thousands of records from 1950's to early 2000's, many are rarities, obscurities and some are unique, I am not a dealer, just selling the collection now he is unable to do so himself.
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The Pretty Things - The Pretty Things - Black & Silver Fontana Labels - Mono - Earliest Textured Label 1st Issue with Pasted Back Front Laminated Sleeve - Extremely Rare LP + Earliest Mono Sleeve - Great Condition.
These Sold in very tiny numbers and very few copies remain, and this one plays great.
1965
TL 5239
6873 41 1L//1?420 113
6873 41 2L//1?420 11112
Both Sides have a few whispy hairline marks/scuffs (sleeve removal) and a couple of faint and fine scratches, side 2 has a small scuff, all are non feeling, apart from that just some extremely faint sleeve removal traces under strong artificial light. A Really Nice Example, Still has a Nice Shine.
PLAYTESTED and the audio is strong and vibrant, no deterioration in sound quality, It sounds amazing, No Jumps, sticks or skips and it lays flat on the turntable. There is light background static during quiet parts but this does not overpower the music, this has not been cleaned but has been stored for 40+ years so will benefit from a proper clean which I will let the new owner do/consider, this usually reduces the light static.
Labels both have signs of play(spiders legs) under strong light, Both labels are clean and free from the usual writing etc, Great Labels...see photos
Original Earliest Front laminated Flipback Sleeve has only light wear. The front of sleeve shows only light rubbing mainly near top and bottom, still has some shine, there are a few creases from edges, a couple have caused a little laminate lift near spine. Corners have some light wear. Hardly any wear to top edge and bottom edge. A bit of old selotape residue along opening edge. The Back of sleeve is clean and still quite bright, flipbacks are undamaged but a bit grubby, opening edge has brown stip of old selotape residue, apart from that just a few very faint age spots. Spine is solid and still fully readable Still pinched either end....see photos...A Great Example of this rare sleeve.
The original Poly Lined Patent applied for Inner is flat with no splits or damage but is discoloured.
A Very Rare LP In Great Overall Condition.
With that said....many rarities will be listed, some fair condition some near mint.
Any questions...please ask.
Premium quality cruciform record mailers will be used with 2 sheets of additional cardboard.
All records are sent Sign For, Tracked and Insured for the purchase price, The postage cost reflects this.
I combine shipping costs after the auction for multiple purchases.
UK - £5.00 2nd Class Sign For
Europe - £13.00 International Tracked and Signed
Rest Of World - £16.00 International Tracked and Signed
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