COLOSSEUM: Valentyne Suite *1st PRESS VERTIGO SWIRL 'PHILIPS CREDIT' + INNER *EX

	£		74
	$		98

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COLOSSEUM 'Valentyne Suite'  VERTIGO SWIRL 1ST PRESS - VO1; THE VERY FIRST SWIRL!
CORRECT 'A PHILIPS RECORD PRODUCT' LABEL TEXT + LARGE SWIRL ON SIDE A
FIRST PRESS 1Y1 / 2Y1 MATRIX *FULL RELEASE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
COMES COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL 'SWIRL' POLY-LINED INNER BAG
GATEFOLD SLEEVE
HEAVYWEIGHT 140g VINYL
A LOVELY COPY OF A VERTIGO SWIRL RARITY
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO: EXCELLENT; both sides play through beautifully with a bright clear audio. Some background static in places which I am sure will lessen with repeated plays and/or a professional clean. Nothing that spoils the listening pleasure at all; sounded great.
VINYL VISUAL: VERY GOOD(+); the vinyl retains a nice sheen but there area few small light scratches noticeable. There are also superficial paper scuffs but nothing that affects play. Looks fine.
LABELS: Both  EXCELLENT(+); just a tiny bit of spindle wear to side A but otherwise great.
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT; the fragile unlaminated sleeve is a nice example for its age. There is some light rippling (see photos) and a little wear to the opening edge. Some scuffing to the top and bottom edges (predominately the bottom) and some corner wear/bumping. Some light age marks to the interior centrefold. Overall though, it looks very nice.
SPINE: Some light wear/scuffs but overall very presentable with all text still completely legible.
INNER: EX/EXCELLENT(-); some creasing and a little age browning but overall very respectable. The poly-lining is still completely intact.

SLEEVE IMAGES: 

INNER IMAGES:   

RELEASE DETAILS

LABEL: Vertigo

YEAR OF RELEASE: 1969

COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK

CATALOGUE NUMBER: VO 1 (847 900 VTY)

MATRIX NUMBERS: 886775 1YX 1 / 886775 2YX 1 

MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 420 1 1 1 1 / 420 1 1 2 2

VINYL WEIGHT: 140 g

GRADING

All of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself. 

I will never grade a used record as Mint as I do not believe that a second hand record ever truly can be. Therefore, if I grade as Near Mint or Excellent(+) then you can assume that is as near to Mint or Archive quality as I believe it can be. Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.

I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.

I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.

POSTAGE / SHIPPING

I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.

For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.

As a general rule, shipping will be discounted.

Shipping rates quoted are valid up to a total sale value of £2500 within the UK and £500 for overseas buyers.

UK buyers please note that any item or items with a total value of £46 or more will be sent by Special Delivery with no exceptions. Please ask for a quote or wait for my invoice if the final sale is more than £2500.

Overseas buyers please note that any item or items with a total value of £25 or more will be sent by International Signed For with no exceptions. Please ask for a quote or wait for my invoice if the final sale is more than £500.

CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.

Please send me a message if anything is unclear and I will be happy to help.

RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.

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