Jimi Hendrix - Band Of Gypsys LP (1970) Original Australian Pressing For Sale

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Jimi Hendrix - Band Of Gypsys LP (1970) Original Australian Pressing - RARE\"Puppet Cover\" & \"Gypsies\" Label Typo Variant -VISUALLY NEAR MINT / UNPLAYED GLOSS

ITEM OVERVIEW:
Available now is a rare, authentic 1970 first Australian stereopressing of Jimi Hendrix’s iconic live album,Band of Gypsys,released via Polydor Records (Catalog: 2406 002). This specific copy featuresthe highly collectible, legendary international \"Puppet Sleeve\"artwork by Saskia de Boer, which was quickly withdrawn and replaced shortlyafter release.

Furthermore, this is the definitive Australian errorvariant: the record labels famously feature the accidental misspelling\"BANDOF GYPSIES\"(with an \"IE\" instead of a \"YS\"),making it a mandatory centerpiece for serious Hendrix completionists.

IDENTIFYING MATRIX NUMBERS (DEAD WAX):

• Side A:A MX162442 (Stamped local Australian lacquer cut)
• Side B:2406002 B

• note: thefull sequence for Side A stamped flat is: A MX162442 2406002 A. This combination provides absolute physical evidence that this record is a true 1970 first-generation local lacquer cut pressedfrom the original master tape files shipped from the UK to the Australian plantright at launch and completely eliminates the possibility of it being aninternational counterfeit or a modern digital reissue. Add these exact codes intoDiscogsMarketplacewill instantly signal this is an original archive piece.

CONDITION GRADING:

• Vinyl Media Condition: Near Mint (NM) - Visual Grade
  The vinyl retains 100% of its original deep, mirror-like factory gloss. Under intense direct lighting, there is not a single mark, hairline scratch, paper scuff, or rub on either side of the playback surface. The spindle hole displays zero wear or tracking lines, suggesting it has spent its life rarely played or maybe unplayed.(Please Note: Due to not owning a turntable, this record has been strictly visually graded under bright lights and has not been play-tested).
• Center Labels: Mint (M)
  The bright red Polydor center labels are flawless. No fading, no writing, and free from spindle trail marks. Text clearly reads:\"Distributed by Phonogram Pty. Limited\"and\"Made in Australia\".
• Sleeve Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
  The iconic puppet jacket shows beautiful gloss, strong structure, and vibrant colors. The spine, top edge, and bottom non-opening seams are in good, clean condition—intact with no cracking or splits. There is a minor scruff mark by the bottom front edge of the cover opening, and a tiny 1/8th-inch flake of the surface paper slick that has lifted, exposing the brown cardboard underneath (a common cosmetic issue for 1970\'s laminated covers) on the top rear corner - as pictured (cardboard underneath remains entirely whole and un-split). Front artwork and back cover are very clean, free of any ink writing, stickers, or staining. Overall, a well preserved, collector-grade example of this rare withdrawn cover.

SHIPPING, PACKAGING, & RETURN PROTOCOL:
To ensure absolute protection, the vinyl disc will be shipped outside of the jacket to prevent any seam splits, ring-wear, or structural damage during transit. The record is housed in a premium, high-quality anti-static poly-lined protective inner sleeve rather than a harsh generic paper one. The entire package will be securely sandwiched between heavy cardboard stiffeners and shipped inside a professional, heavy-duty vinyl mailer via fully insured tracking UPS

• Shipping is strictly available to theUnited States
• NO RETURNS