Acid Queen, Tina Turner

Tina Turners 2nd Album - Acid Queen - 1975 - 51 Years Young.

Record is perfect which is nearly impossible to find. Cover has ring wear. 

Tina Turner - Acid Queen (Australian Pressing)

Artist: Tina Turner Title: Acid Queen Format: Vinyl LP Original Release: 1975 Label: United Artists Records Catalog Number: L 35666 Genre: Rock / Soul / Funk

The Deep Dive Details:

• The First Australian Pressing: The original 1975 Australian release was manufactured and distributed by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. under license from United Artists. You can identify it by the catalog number L 35666 on the spine and label.

• The Festival Records Connection: Look for the Manufactured by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia text on the back cover and the circular Festival logo on the label. Australian pressings from this era are known for their high-quality, heavy-duty cardboard jackets compared to the thinner US versions.

• Matrix and Runout Info: Flip the record over and check the dead wax. A genuine Australian first press will feature the SMX matrix codes: Side A: SMX-47981 Side B: SMX-47982 These codes were unique to the Australian cutting process and confirm it was mastered locally at the Festival studios.

• The Artisan Sound Recorders Stamp: Even though it was pressed in Australia, the metal parts often originated from the US. Check for a very small logo that looks like a drum with two drumsticks (the Artisan Sound Recorders stamp). This is a hallmark of superior sound quality, as it means the record was cut from the original master tapes.

• The Iconic Tracklist: This was Tina's second solo album and is famous for Side A being entirely rock covers, including her version of Acid Queen from the film Tommy. Side A: Under My Thumb, Let's Spend the Night Together, Acid Queen, I Can See For Miles, Whole Lotta Love. Side B: Baby Get It On (with Ike Turner), Bootsey Whitelaw, Pick Me Tonight, Rockin' and Rollin'.

• The Cover Art: The front cover features the famous photo of Tina in her red "Acid Queen" costume. Original 1975 copies have a rich, saturated color profile. Later budget reissues often look slightly "washed out" or have blurry text on the spine.

Keywords: Tina Turner, Acid Queen, Vinyl LP, 1975, United Artists, L 35666, Australian Pressing, Festival Records, Ike Turner, Whole Lotta Love, The Who, Tommy.

Tags: Soul Rock Vinyl, 70s Solo Tina Turner, Rare Australian Pressings, Festival Records Collector, Acid Queen Vinyl.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve