Rare 1966 The Kinks – “Face to Face” Original UK Mono 1st Pressing Vinyl LP (Pye Records – NPL 18149)

Description

Product Overview:
An essential milestone in British rock history and one of the defining albums of the 1960s, “Face to Face” is the critically acclaimed fourth studio album by The Kinks, presented here in its rare original UK Mono first pressing. Released in October 1966 on Pye Records, this landmark record marked Ray Davies’ emergence as one of Britain’s sharpest social commentators and satirical lyricists, featuring classic anthems such as “Sunny Afternoon”, “Dandy”, “Rosy Won’t You Please Come Home”, and “Party Line”.

This original UK first press features the iconic front-laminated flipback sleeve printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd., adorned with its striking psych-pop butterfly illustration. The vinyl carries the original textured pink Pye Records mono labels.

Product Details:
– Artist: The Kinks
– Album Title: Face to Face
– Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
– Release Year: 1966
– Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Made in England)
– Record Label: Pye Records
– Catalog Number: NPL 18149
– Sleeve Construction: Original front-laminated flipback card sleeve (Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. Patents pending)
– Labels: Original textured pink Pye Records Mono labels (with Pye logo and “A Shel Talmy Production”)

Tracklist:
Side 1:
1. Party Line
2. Rosy Won’t You Please Come Home
3. Dandy
4. Too Much On My Mind
5. Session Man
6. Rainy Day In June
7. House In The Country

Side 2:
1. Holiday In Waikiki
2. Most Exclusive Residence For Sale
3. Fancy
4. Little Miss Queen Of Darkness
5. You’re Lookin’ Fine
6. Sunny Afternoon
7. I’ll Remember

Condition (Goldmine Grading Standard):
– Vinyl / Media: Very Good (VG / VG+). Clean gloss across both sides, showing only light cosmetic wisps and surface hairlines consistent with careful play. Center labels are bright, crisp, and free from spindle damage or writing.
– Sleeve: Very Good (VG). Laminated front cover displays rich, vibrant colors and strong gloss. Rear unlaminated white flipback cover shows natural vintage age-patina and light foxing/spotting, with intact seams, clear spine text, and no major splits or tears.

Collector’s Note:
Original UK Pye mono copies of “Face to Face” are notoriously difficult to find in well-kept condition. A crown jewel for serious collectors of 1960s British Invasion, freakbeat, and baroque psych-pop vinyl.