The Kinks - Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (LP, Album, Pit) (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Media Condition:  Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Country:    US  
Released:  10 Oct 1969
Genre:       Rock
Style:         Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Comments:
Great copy !!! No holes , no rips, no splits :) Mild ring wear.
 

Notes:

This is the original US release (1st Pressing).
Has orange/gold labels with Warner Seven-Arts logo next to Reprise logo.

This is the [l447694 pressing variant 
denoted by a small inverted "P" stamped in the runouts

First cat. # on spine and labels.
Second cat. # on front sleeve.

Issued in a gatefold sleeve.

Includes a die-cut lyric insert with a graphic on it. (a cartoon of Queen Victoria).

Some copies also included an insert advertising two 1969 Warner-Reprise "Loss Leader" sampler albums.

Original story of Arthur written by Julian Mitchell and Ray Davies. 
Back sleeve liner notes by Julian Mitchell and John Mendelsohn.

 

A1. Victoria 3:37
A2. Yes Sir, No Sir 3:42
A3. Some Mother's Son 3:22
A4. Drivin' 3:15
A5. Brainwashed 2:30
A6. Australia 6:40
B1. Shangri-La 5:17
B2. Mr. Churchill Says 4:40
B3. She's Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina 3:05
B4. Young And Innocent Days 3:20
B5. Nothing To Say 3:07
B6. Arthur 5:20

 

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Matrix / Runout 30953 RS 6366 A -1H Λ 4 2
Matrix / Runout I 30954 RS 6366 B 1AA D 3 2
Matrix / Runout P o 30953 RS 6366 A -1H A2
Matrix / Runout P o 30954 RS 6366 B 1K A2

 

Record Company Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records, Inc.
Manufactured By Bethevin Productions, Ltd.
Published By Hill & Range Songs
Recorded At Pye Studios
Mastered At Customatrix
Pressed By Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman

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