Description
The Animals (Debut) Album 1st UK Pressing
Original 1st UK pressing Columbia Records labels ((MONO)) 1964 cat no. 33sx 1669.
Matrix Endings
side1. ‘XAX 2717-1N’ Side 2.’XAX 2718-1N.’
( 1st UK press)
Another from a large collection that was purchased from the BBC Gramophone Library. These records were sent by the manufacturers to be aired on the BBC radio stations to promote their artists. These are an interesting peice of British music history. The BBC Gramophone library boasts of having one of the largest collection of vinyl records.
The Vinyl
The first thing to note is that this vinyl has barely ever been played more than a handfull of times. On initial inspection the vinyl looks SUPERBE, importantly this is the original thick ,heavy and chunky slab of vinyl. Any marks that could possibly be seen in strong light would be light whyspy sleeve removal\scuffs only and non audio sounding on my systems. The audio is graded as near mint perfect on my systems, stunning cristal clear audio throughout, Play tested using a dedicated mono cartride absolutely stunning audio.
Audio
The audio is graded as near mint perfect on my systems, stunning cristal clear audio throughout.
The Cover
The 1st uk issue Garrod & Lofthouse printed laminated front, flipback cover is almost perfect in appearance at the front apart from the BBC Gramophone Library Sticker featured at the rear. There is a small dent at the top edge only. Extreemely clean for a 46 year old album this cover is graded at least excellent plus.
