Jimi Hendrix / Smash Hits
Japan Orig. LP


Polydor SMP-1413 Nippon Grammophon ( STEREO )

Appendices: “Original OBI”, “Different Cover" & "Insert"

Description: This is scarce Japanese original copy ( released in 1969 ) of his early best album, comin' with complete appendices. The cover is different in design on front, showing "Japanese liner notes" & "the track-list ( in English & Japanese )" on its back. The back cover also differs from any other countries' copy. “Nippon Grammophon” texts are printed on the bottom-rim of back cover & each label of disc. The price on the cover & obi is JPY1750. It’s very hard to find this item in complete shape even in our country nowadays. Scarce item from Japan to serious collector.


Condition: EX/EX ( Cover / Disc )


COVER: Cover is excellent in condition, except for slightly worn corners & outer-edges. It’s slightly tanned on the surface of back side, while being slightly scraped on that of front. Otherwise it has no tear, ring-wear, strip, stain & writing…OK.

DISC: Disc is excellent in condition, keeping glossy. It has a few slight scuffs on Side A and several on Side B. There’re several spindle-marks on each label. Otherwise it has none of any scratch & hairline, which is to be rated as "EX".

OBI: VG, being slightly tanned on the surface of back side. A supply-tag in the bottom of back is wrinkled and partly torn in its bottom-rim.

INSERT: VG, being lightly tanned on the surface of each side. Right bottom corner is lightly creased.