John Barry Seven Fully Signed Autograph ‘Six-Five Special’ (1957) 1st Press LP

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John Barry Seven Fully Signed Autograph ‘Six-Five Special’ (1957) 1st Press LP:
$820.61

A signed rare original LP edition of the compilation ‘Six-Five Special!’ Featuring all the original members of the John Barry Seven.

The album is complete with ex/mint vinyl and original inner sleeve. The condition of the vinyl appears unplayed, with no spindle marks or hairline marks on either side.

The sleeve has only the slightest evidence of storage and handling.

Parlophone Records

Side 1

Centre : KT

- 3 o’clock - G

- 6 o’clock - XEX 204-1N

- 9 o’clock - 1

Side 2

- 3 o’clock - G

- 6 o’clock - XEX 205 -1N

These etchings in the dead wax indicate that this particular copy was one of the first three hundred to have been pressed.

Details on the dead wax numbers here : />

On both sides of the vinyl on the label are stickers both sides containing all original seven members of the John Barry Seven :

The members who have signed are ;

- Derek Myers

- Fred Kirk

- John Barry

- Keith Kelly

- Ken Golder

- Ken Richards

- Mike Cox

John Barry and his band mates have signed their names in biro pen on the inner labels on both sides.

This album is associated with the beginnings of rock and roll in the UK, and John Barry went on to provide a large number of musical scores for the first two decades of James Bond movies (featuring Sean Connery, George Lazenby and Roger Moore).

This item was recently sold at sale as part of an autograph collection job lot.

Tim Davidson sales - 15th March 2023 - Lot 553

References :

1. An article on the life and career of the John Barry Seven

2. An article on the TV programme ‘The Six-Five Special’

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