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THE WHO: " QUADROPHENIA " - Classic UK TRACK Press in STUNNING Condition with STUNNING TOP AUDIO throughout! This is a rare opportunity to own an original Track pressing of the Who's master piece , from my own personal collection, in truly stunning condition throughout ! THIS IS A SERIOUSLY RARE LP and ESPECIALLY HARD TO FIND IN GREAT CONDITION. CAT NO:.... TRACK LABEL: 2406 110 - 111 DELUXE. LABEL PRESS DETAILS: Track labels came sequentially in Matt, Eggshell and Gloss finish. This classic A1 pressing came with the 1st ever matt labels. This 1973 vinyl came before the vinyl shortage caused by the OPEC oil embargo, with only a limited number of copies getting to the stores before production had to be halted. Most importantly these ultra rare 1st pressings have sensational audio mastering, with a range of sound effects and recordings of the sea and other environmental sounds mixed through the music! MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE - 1st EVER pressing! Side 1. '2406 110 A 1 '. Side 2. '2406 110 B 2 '. Side 3. '2406 111 A 1 '. Side 4. '2406 111 B 2 '. MOTHER STAMPERS: Extremely early press Side 1. 1 1 Side 2. 1 1 7 Side 3. 1 4 1 7 Side 4. 1 1 4 TRACK LISTING… DISC 1 I AM THE SEA - THE REAL ME QUADROPHENIA - CUT MY HAIR - THE PUNK AND THE GODFATHER - I'M ONE - THE DIRTY JOBS - HELPLESS DANCER - IS IT IN MY HEAD? - I' VE HAD ENOUGH DISC 2 5'15 - SEA AND SAND - DROWNED - BELL BOY - DOCTOR JIMMY - THE ROCK - LOVE, REIGN O'ER ME An exceptional 1st pressing of QUADROPHENIA , in SUPERB condition, with Rare Labels, 1st press cover and outstanding TOP AUDIO from start to finish! ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING: QUADROPHENIA is a complex and varied collection of music, and is also a relatively sensitive piece of vinyl, and hard to find in clear audio condition. Worn copies can have a lot of surface sound even on musically complex and busy tracks like ' THE PUNK AND THE GODFATHER .' This pressing has Super clear audio and really sounds unplayed, it is so clear and sharp. There is certainly no interference, certainly NO loud pops or It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity! It has to be one of the best I've ever heard, with crystal ARCHIVE clear audio! This great record plays up to the visual and audio grading and beyond. Superb sound, every track has been tested and I could find no obvious sound blemishes. Some light occasional static only, and it is very light and very occasional, the kind that is found on every vinyl, even brand new pieces. Wonderful TOP audio, there is NO distortion, NO sticks or jumps what so ever, and virtual silence between the tracks. This vinyl is an absolute gem! It must be the clearest copy of ‘ QUADROPHENIA' I've heard. Great music with great clarity, and so hard to find with this type of sound. The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, the vocals which come through with tremendous power. Its the same with the bass guitar and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. The tonal quality make this a sensational pressing. With the clear and extra loud First cut engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten. A great all round example of this classic vinyl. This is a great Audio pleasure and I would have to give the Audio a NEAR MINT grading. Amazing to hear an original album from 1973 (nearly 40 years ago) sounding as clear and new as this. Staggering first (stereo) mix, unlike the re-issues which lack the impact. A great all round example of this great vinyl. THE VINYL A superb set of glossy vinyls, and a really thick pressing. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original 1st pressings, these vinyls look like they have only been played a few times. On initial inspection this vinyl looks completely unmarked. Only under an intense spot light can I see one or two faint markings. The records have gre... read more

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