This exceptional copy of this groundbreaking album dates from its day-of-release on August 5th 1966.
Pressed for one day only this pressing with its XEX 606-1 side 2 matrix contains the alternate take of the album s best track Tomorrow Never Knows , which has never been made available since.
You can find out more about this pressing came about in our Youtube video on this subject. Our channel name is Parlogram Auctions .
The disc carries the standard yellow black Parlophone label: PMC 7009
Both labels have the Sold in UK... text and the The Gramophone Co. rims.
The KT purchase tax code is present in the cente of the side 1 label.
Matrices: XEX 605-2 XEX 606-1
Stamper codes: 5/RM 1/OR
Vinyl weight: 155g
Housed in a front laminated, tri-flipback Garrod Lofthouse printed mono cover.
Complete with its original plain white Patents Applied For inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Labels: EXCELLENT
A very clean unworn set bearing just a small handful of light spindle trails around each centre hole.
Visual: EXCELLENT
Extremely clean, deep-gloss playing surfaces which are free from any scuffs or scratches. The only noticeable blemish is some faint bag rash made by the inner-sleeve in storage, however this does not affect sound or play in any way. Closer examination directly beneath halogen light reveals only a few harmless wispy paper-type hairlines and a sparkling rainbow shine. unmarked and as new in strong daylight, showing just a couple of wispy paper hairlines visible directly beneath halogen light.
Audio: EXCELLENT
Played just a handful of time, all tracks play with a presence and warmth one would expect form such an early pressing. Our play-check detected just a touch of vinyl background in places by but no clicks, pops or other such audible distractions. A really tough one to upgrade.
Cover: EXCELLENT
A clean, strong and more importantly white example highly respectable with a glossy front panel laminate bearing only two thumbnail and spine wrinkles. There is minor bruising to the corners but both opening edges are sharp and undamaged. the rear pane is clean black where it should be with no ring-wear, writing or missing paper. All flipbacks are fully intact with just a little foxing to the edges. Both seams are smooth unstressed and the spine is clean fully worded.
Some age-toning to the paper but otherwise clean and free from any writing, tears or seam splits.
