CATAPILLA - 1st UK pressing Vertigo Swirl
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CATAPILLA
1st UK pressing on the VERTIGO Swirl Label 6360029
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Some general remarks: Prog Rock Monster and always in great demand, especially as a 1st UK pressing.
I grade my records on top notch equipment, using the expensive Lyra Kleos MC-cartridge. It reveals everything from any Vinyl which sometimes can be a curse, especially with 40+ year old records. When I grade a record as Excellent, I am pretty sure many other sellers would not hestitate to call it Near Mint. When I give a record the "Near Mint" grading it is practically flawless. I am collecting Vinyl since 35+ years and own hundreds of records from the day they came into the shops.
The Vinyl: NEAR MINT
Held up into a very strong light I can see a few faint hairlines. Playback is NEAR MINT all the way through. Fantastic copy. As with all the records on our planet you might hear a very few faint static single clicks here and there. I am sure many music lovers would call me a nitpicker when listening to this copy because they don't know what I am talking about but as I said before: you can be assured that you get what I am describing. The Vinyl sits flat on the turntable.
The Labels: NEAR MINT
The Gatefold-Sleeve: EXCELLENT+
Extremely well preserved with only a very few tiny white spots on the front. No edge rubbing! Strong spine, clearly readable.
Original Inner Sleeve: Excellent-
One very small tear (see picture). No seam-splits. Mild yellowing from age around the edges.
If you ever intended to own a FIRST PRESSING of this gem in practically flawless condition - here it is.
In case of any further questions please don't hesitate to mail me. I will answer promptly.
Due to the somehow weird eBay policies regarding postage please ignore the postage fee listed above. I decided to fix shipping at 7 GBP to anywhere in Europe and 9 GBP to the rest of the world. This includes the fees for "signed for/registered" and also Insurance to make sure the record arrives safely. It also allows to track it during its transit. The record ships from Germany.
Payment is required within 3 working days after auction ended.
I pack my records professionally in stiff record mailers leaving the Vinyl (housed in Nagaoka anti-static bags) outside the Sleeve.
Good luck.
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