Blond "The Lilac Years" Dutch Fontana g/f LP Swed.psych
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Description
ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE AND LABEL
BLOND "The Lilac Years"
Fontana 881 015 TY (pressed in Holland)
An original Dutch issue housed in a gatefold jacket. Though it came from the collection of our local radio station and the labels and reverse cover carry the radio station markings, the vinyl played quite well(see results of my grading below).
GRADING RESULTS:
The cover is generally between VG++ to Excellent. Other than some light creases, there are no serious flaws. The front and reverse side has the radio station catalog number , dates as well as timing lengths against the tracks. I would grade it as VG++ in view of this though it might qualify for an Excellent rating if not for the wordings.
The vinyl is generally in a VG++ condition with some light lines which did not affect play too badly. The vinyl does maintain its lustre and brilliance. The labels carry the radio station markings.Tracking at 1.7g on a Naim ARO/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge on a Linn LP12, there are some light and intermittant extraneous surface noise but these were not intrusive. There were no skips or loud pops though I would rate the playing as generally Excellent.
How I Clean and Grade my Records
Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Loricraft PRC 4 cleaning machine using the US made Walker Audio 3 stage cleaning solution.
Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Armeggedon/Naim Aro tonearm/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge and through a brace of active Naim 250s/135s into Naim DBL speakers. For 45s I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Linn Troika though I change them occasionally as the arm tubes can be easily transferred from one deck to another.
I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:
· Mint I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.
· Near Mint Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .
· Excellent Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable.
· Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.
I do not offer any records below Very Good unless its extremely rare.
SHIPPING:
I use brand new custom made paper sleeves for the vinyl and for the sealable plastic ones for the sleeve. Shipping from Singapore is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. I usually post within 2 working days from date of payment. From experience, I know that it generally takes about 10 days to arrive at the destination though there might be variations of plus/minus 3 days. Shipping costs in pounds are:
UK/USA/Europe Australia Japan 10 pounds
Hongkong, Taiwan South Korea 8.9 pounds
Each additional LP 3 GBP
I WILL NOT POST TO MALAYSIA.
Postage is via Airmail, "signed for" delivery. I prefer signed for delivery as it allows me to "chase" on my side if buyers do not get their items within 2 weeks though so far this has only happened with Italy.
I will inform buyers of the registration details through Email on posting.
Forms of payment that I accept include:
· PAYPAL (preferred choice)
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