Deep Purple Lp Shades Of Purple Rare 1st Press Ex/vg

Mega rare psych lp Deep purple Shades of purple Yellow and black parlophone Stereo press Flip back laminated sleeve This lp has first press matrix numbers and also the first mother/stampers 1G on side 2 and 1 O on side A.
No sold in uk on labels, this is a first press from 1968, details can be found on research and vinyl selling sites.
Under bright light there are some fine marks and hairlines but nothing that affects playback.
photos provided In excellent / vg condition, played and tested and sound is fantastic, very clean, no pops, clicks or jumps very minor crackles on run ins.
Front of sleeve is excellent however back has rip as shown in pictures, some wear to corners.
Spine is clean and has no damage.
Original inner which is very good.
All in all an excellent example of this very rare record.
Item will be sent insured, tracked and signed for.