Pink Floyd - Unique first pressed Arnold Layne single NM - Multiple titles - LP - 1st Pressing - 1967

Finally on offer: the holy grail of Pink Floyd records. An ancient 7” single of Arnold Layne. Found in the proverbial attic. Therefore in amazing condition. Only setback: no sleeve. No biggie, it is the record that counts.

Unbelievable but a guaranteed first pressing: the band name mentioned is The Pink Floyd, it has a black label, and note the position of the ‘c.c’. Second pressing has them lower, later pressings have yellow labels and Pink Floyd.

It is the 1967 debut of what would become one of the biggest bands ever. The protagonist of the song, a man who steals women’s clothes, was based on real life. Both mothers of Roger Waters and Syd Barrett had girl lodgers, as a girlsschool was nearby and their laundry lines were robbed frequently. Strangely the progressive pirate station Radio London followed the BBC in banning it. Subsequently the management bought loads of singles to get it in the charts. This may also be a reason why the original pressing is so rare.

The B-side Candy and a Current Bun was originally named Lets roll another one, but Waters knew that would be too much so they changed it. Even then the line ‘I am so high’ had to be scrapped. It was not featured on any album.

As said, the record is in amazing condition. Probably spend decades in the attic. It has some visible light scratches but nothing serious, nothing audible. The original sleeve is missing. But if you want, you could download that and print it.

Please only bid seriously, this one will not go for 6 euro’s. You know its value. It will be preciously packed with the gratest of care and swiftly shipped, with registration and insurance.

Columbia, DB 8156, 1967. Vinyl Nm, paper sleeve generic.