BAKERLOO Bakerloo ORIG UK Harvest No EMI SHVL 762 EX/EX
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BAKERLOO - Bakerloo ORIG Harvest LP SHVL 762 (UK, Stereo, 1969)
Happy to present the classic original Harvest press of Clem Clempson’s first project before he joined Colosseum and later, Humble Pie. There’s some immense guitar work on this LP, one of the reasons it has become a much sought after part of any British progressive, blues or Harvest collection. Matrices : A 3-U / B 3-U
The outer laminated original gatefold sleeve, made by Ernest J. Day is the strongest example I’ve yet seen and lies wonderfully flat with no dishing, rippling or warping. There are no heavy creases at all, just some fine small ones from the spine and opening edges (you’ve gotta look close to notice these). NO damage to the spine - text legible, top edges superb with no splits, very light pressure rub to bottom edge - though not split. Corners still very pleasing with little softening and no real discernible ring impression. Opening edges are close to full sharpness, showing this record has been in and out of this great sleeve very few times indeed! No writing, stickers or loss of colour. The inner gate is very fresh and has no major faults. Ultra small sticker residue to the bottom front left corner, doesn’t detract from an overall very satisfying and above average vintage Harvest gatefold. Graded a true and genuine full EX (Excellent) and maybe higher to some eyes.
The lime green Harvest labels are without the EMI box logo and are in superb shape with NO writing, stickers, residue, dirt or mould. One or two spindle trails to Side 1 only and NONE AT ALL TO SIDE 2! Fantastically fresh pair of these vintage labels.
The medium weight vinyl is the best I have come across for this rare LP. Visually it looks lovely - side 1 is completely blemish free, while side 2 shows just 1 very light hairline and one careless but isolated, very small, virtually unnoticeable nick to the first track. BUT THAT’S IT COSMETICALLY!! There’s no scuffs, no big scratches, no embedded dirt, no dust pockets and it maintains close to full shine! It’s obvious that this has only been played once or twice and playback confirms you are dealing with a way above average example, one which easily grades a confident EX (Excellent). IT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENED TO and plays with silent run-ins and track divides! I heard a couple of light ticks on Side 1, while the isolated mark on Side 2 causes around a dozen LIGHT (nearly inaudible) ticks to the 1st track. The quiet sections sound great with no real crackle at all!! There is NO snap, loud pops, hiss, distortion or loss of clarity. This will surely please most serious collectors - BOTH AESTHETICALLY AND AURALLY!! Looks great, sounds great and like I say must rank above most surviving copies of this rare early Harvest title.
I am slowly dismantling my Harvest collection and this sat very proudly next to the Tea & Symphony and Mantle Piece discs I recently sold. IT SHOULD NOT DISAPPOINT! Low start, no reserve.
My Grade is True!!! - I Will Not Let You Down!
I GRADE ACCORDING TO UK RECORD COLLECTOR ALTHOUGH I AM VERY CAREFUL USING THE EX GRADE WHICH I BELIEVE IS SOMETIMES ABUSED.
PAYPAL IS PREFERRED, PLEASE CONSULT MY TERMS. PERSONAL CHEQUES/POSTAL ORDERS ARE ALSO FINE BUT ONLY IN THE UK - PAYPAL ONLY FROM OVERSEAS PLEASE.
I PACK WITH THE UTMOST CARE THOUGH I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE IN TRANSIT. I usually use recycled mailers and boxes to keep the price down. These are solid and not off cuts but if this is not acceptable PLEASE DO NOT BID! SPECIAL DELIVERY/INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED FOR ITEMS OVER £33.
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ALL PHOTOS SHOWN ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM
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