Jeff Beck - Truth Original Blue Columbia Vinyl

Artist: Jeff Beck

Title: Truth Vinyl

Label: Columbia (EMI)

Catalogue Number: SX 6293

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release: 1968

Pressing Year: 1968 (UK First Mono Press)

Description

Released in August 1968, Truth is Jeff Beck's debut solo album and one of the most influential records in the development of hard rock and heavy blues. Often cited alongside Led Zeppelin's debut as one of the blueprints for heavy rock, the album showcases Beck's explosive guitar work combined with the powerhouse vocals of Rod Stewart and the dynamic bass playing of Ronnie Wood.

Produced by Mickie Most, Truth blends electrifying blues, hard rock, folk and soul into a groundbreaking collection of songs. Beck reinvents classics such as Shapes of Things, Greensleeves, Ol' Man River, and I Ain't Superstitious, while Rod Stewart delivers some of the finest vocal performances of his career.

The chemistry between Beck, Stewart and Wood would later evolve into the Jeff Beck Group and ultimately influence countless rock bands throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. Today, Truth is widely regarded as one of the greatest British blues-rock albums ever recorded and an essential addition to any classic rock collection.

Pressing Notes

Original UK mono pressing on the Columbia label, released in 1968 with catalogue number SX 6293. This copy features the desirable black Columbia labels with blue logo and "Sold in U.K. subject to resale price conditions" text around the centre label, identifying it as an early UK issue.

The sleeve was printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. and retains the original laminated flipback construction. An original Berkeley Records retailer sticker remains attached to the rear sleeve, adding period provenance.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Shapes Of Things
2. Let Me Love You
3. Morning Dew
4. You Shook Me
5. Ol' Man River

Side Two

1. Greensleeves
2. Rock My Plimsoul
3. Beck's Bolero
4. Blues De Luxe
5. I Ain't Superstitious

Matrix / Runout

Machine-stamped matrices consistent with an original UK Columbia mono pressing.

Additional Information

• Original UK Mono Press
• Columbia (EMI)
• Catalogue Number: SX 6293
• Black Columbia labels with blue logo
• Laminated flipback sleeve
• Printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
• Berkeley Records retailer sticker on rear sleeve
• 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
• Made in Great Britain

Condition

Sleeve: VG+

Record: VG+

Inner Sleeve: VG+

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) – Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX) – Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG) – Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G) – Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F) – Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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