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Pink Floyd Arnold Layne - Demo UK Promo 7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45)
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
The matrix information of this demonstration copy confirms it to be the very first pressing of their debut single. The 'G' stamper code and '1' mother code indicate this pressing came from the very first stamper, made from the first mother. You can't get closer to the master-tape than this pressing, unless you own the acetate.
Arnold Layne was the first single released by The Pink Floyd, shortly after they landed a recording contract with EMI. The song was written by Syd Barrett.
Although it wasn't included on the UK release of the band's debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, many still consider Arnold Layne to be one of the finest psychedelic pop songs of its time.
The song is about a transvestite who steals women's clothes and undergarments from washing lines - Not the usual 'I love You, You Love Me' lyric of the time!
Rumour has it that Arnold Layne may have actually been based on a real person that stole underwear from the washing lines of Syd and bassist Roger Waters' Mums during their childhood days in Cambridge.
Despite finding a place in the Top 20, the song's unusual content upset Radio London, who eventually banned it from radio airplay.
A black and white promotional film of Arnold Layne was made the same year, featuring the band dressing up a mannequin on a beach.
Candy and a Currant Bun, the B-side, was originally known as 'Let's Roll Another One' before the record company forced Syd to rewrite it without the controversial drug and sex references. The re-recorded version which appears on the record has the lyric 'Please just walk with me' replacing the 'Please just f*** with me' that was on the original acetate!
FURTHER DETAILS :-
Matrices: (side 1 / side 2)
7XCA 27877-1 G 1 KT & 7XCA 27878-1 G 1 KT (both stamped)
The Labels:
The front is a white Columbia label with black titles & a large red 'A' on side one with an intact 4-prong push out centre with the 'KT' tax code.
The label is printed with :-
DEMONSTRATION
RECORD
and
NOT FOR
SALE
However on this example they have been censored out.
To the left of the center hole, it says:
DUNMO MUSIC
7XCA 27877 45
P 1967
Under the center hole, it says:
Brit.
(10.3.67)
To the right of the center hole, it says:
DB 8156
The text around the top edge of label reads:
The Gramophone Co., Ltd.- All rights of the Manufacturer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved.
The text around the bottom edge of label reads:
Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting and copying of this record prohibited.
Condition :-
The labels as already mentioned have for some uknown reason been censored, with the text scratched out, almost as if to make this a standard single instead of a demo.
The vinyl :-
The surface has just a couple of light cosmetic marks but shows very little signs of play.
A must have for any collection.
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| Condition : |
This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
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| Year of Release: |
1967 - 59 years old |
| Artist: |
Pink Floyd (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Arnold Layne (click here for more of the same title) |
| Postage/Shipping: |
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| Format: |
7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45) |
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| Record Label: |
Columbia |
| Catalogue No: |
DB8156 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Additional info: |
Promo
Deleted
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
PIN07AR658137 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Genres: |
60s Rock, 70s Artists, 70s Rock, Progressive, Psychedelic, Rock
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| Related Artists: |
Architectural Abdabs, Chimera [60S], Clare Torry, Dave Kilminster, David Gilmour, Easy Star All-Stars, Nick Mason, Perfect Children, Rick Wright, Roger Waters, Ron Geesin, Storm Thorgerson, Syd Barrett, The Australian Pink Floyd, Unicorn, Zee |
| Complete Stock List: |
Pink Floyd |
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sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
PINK FLOID, THE PINK FLOYD |
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Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number PIN07AR658137 |
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demonstration vinyl 7" for the single release, with an intact four prong
centre & release date of 10.3.67 printed on the label, also including
Candy And A Current Bun, Columbia company die-cut paper sleeve.
Both the labels have the 'Demonstration Record' and 'Not For Sale'
lettering censored out for some unknown reason whilst the vinyl
remains in a really nice condition with little signs of play)<BR>See 'More
Info' for more details... )
