Compared to United States and many other countries buying a record in England was relatively expensive in the sixties. The whole manufacturing process was complicated and tax was high. Therefore it took a while before 2 LP albums became big sellers, first block buster being "White Album". Early on doubles from other countries were stripped and released as single albums with 7-8 songs on each side - ex. Freak Out and Supremes Greatest Hits. There was also a habit of splitting into two separate issues and sell those side by side with the double - ex. Blonde On Blonde and Wheels Of Fire. This Electric Ladyland is an exemple of the latter. Mostly the 1 LP alternatives had about the same covers as the 2 LP ones, but in this case it came with a unique cover art work - a David King creation called "End of the World" (parts of the cover shown below). It is amazing how the double issue can fetch up to £500, while you can get equally rare part 1 + 2 top copies for £50 together, also from the same first pressings and with identical sound. For me that is an easy choice. Also re-issued 1973 on Polydor (2310-271). (JHÄ*)(TRÄC*)
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