Vinyl: PINK FLOYD THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN MONO BLUE BLACK

This auction ends on 5 August exactly 50 years to the day when the album was first released.

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Artist :- Pink Floyd

Title :- The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

Catalogue number: Columbia SX 6157
Matrix numbers; XAX 3419-2 & XAX 3420-1
Stampers; Side 1: 1 stamper at 3 o'clock and a 3G stamper at 9 o'clock.
Side 2: 1 stamper at 9 o'clock and a L stamper at 2 o' clock.

The first ever Pink Floyd LP will be 50 years of age on the 5th August.

This is an Original first press in MONO with "Sold in the U.K....." text

THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD. text around the rim of the label
Blue Columbia and magic notes symbol black background and silver lettering.

The Pink Floyd & Made in Gt Britain

Spine reads The Pink Floyd

Right hand side of bottom flipover reads;- 6709 TPS Printed and made by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd., London SX 6157 / SCX 6157

Poly lined inner sleeve.

Side ONE
ASTRONOMIE DOMINE (Barrett)
LUCIFER SAM (Barrett)
FLAMING (Barrett)
POW R. TOC H(Barrett-Waters-Wright-Mason)
TAKE UP THY STETHOSCOPE AND WALK (Waters)

SIDE TWO
INTERSTELLAR OVERDRIVE (Barrett-Waters-Wright-Mason)
THE GNOME (Barrett)
CHAPTER 24 (Barrett)
THE SCARECROW (Barrett)
BIKE (Barrett)

The vinyl still has some sheen and plays through with no tics no clicks no skips and no repeats. Occasional background crackle in places. Many of the tracks play as EX+ but overall I would say EX. There are clusters of hairlines and surface scratches. Some more visible than others but nothing feel able throughout. Way ahead of its time and still as fresh today as 50 years ago

So to summarise the vinyl is not mint but considering its age is not bad either. Lots of light scratches but audio is generally strong throughout. Labels have no stickers or writing, some spindle wear to the middles. Inner has no splits but shows some age discolouration. Outer front laminated E.J.Day flip back sleeve has no splits but small crease top right. Fully legible writing on spine. Rear of sleeve is a bit grubby

See below for gradings.

I am happy to answer any questions. Good luck!

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Please be aware of the costs below while making your bids.

Items will be sent in a brand new plastic sleeve with the record and inner sleeve separated from the cover.

ITEM(S) SELLING FOR MORE THAN £500.

Except Italy & Russia where the value is £250.

UK One / two LP's Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1 P.M up to £500 £8.55.
Up to £1000 £9.55. Up to £2500. £11.55
UK Three / four / five LP's Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1 P.M up to £500 £11.00.
Up to £1000 £12.00. Up to £2500. £14.00

Overseas ALL item(s) will be sent via UPS courier service fully tracked all the way and signed for at the destination,
You will be sent the UPS tracking information which means you will be able to track your item all then way from
its pick up point until it arrives.
A contact telephone number is required. Minimum value declared to Customs.

The cost is £25.00 and that is the cost for a maximum of 5 LP's. That is the cost for 1,2,3,4 or 5 LP's is the same at £25.00.

Insurance is 2 1/2% of final total sale price(s). So on a £500 sale price full insurance is £12.50.
This is COMPULSORY and means your valued item is FULLY INSURED for your peace of mind.

ITEM(S) SELLING FOR LESS THAN £250

UK 1 - 5 LP's 2nd class signed for £4.50
EUROPE 1 LP £6.40. 2-5 LPs AN EXTRA £1.60 EACH. If the value exceeds £30 then insurance is required at AN EXTRA £4.35
If the value exceeds £60 then insurance is required at AN EXTRA £6.85.

ROW 1 LP £9.00. 2-5 LPs AN EXTRA £3.20 EACH. If the value exceeds £30 then insurance is required at AN EXTRA £4.35
If the value exceeds £60 then insurance is required at AN EXTRA £6.85.

This is COMPULSORY and means your valued item is FULLY INSURED.

All records are GUARANTEED to be free of repetitive tics or clicks unless otherwise mentioned.

Should you require more information on condition please ask

Gradings range from NM - no background noise at all. The record plays like new.
EX+ minimal crackle,
EX slightly more,
Records graded EX and better will have no repetitive tics/clicks on them,
VG+ may have crackle and soft tics/clicks and therefore will have surface marks.

The records are fully play tested

NO QUIBBLE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED