DAVID BOWIE PHILIPS 1969 LP 1ST PRESS STUNNING NM VINYL

	£		157
	$		207

eachtohisown Store

Feel free to ask any questions.  However, the information below should include the answers to most questions about costs, payment, shipment etc and detailed information about the item, so please read the listing carefully and look at the photograph(s) before sending a question or placing a bid. Thank you.

This is a UK first pressing of David Bowie's self titled Philips LP. The vinyl is in stunning condition and the sleeve has been very well cared for and shows only minimal signs of wear. In the photos I have deliberately shown close-ups of the wear on the sleeve, so you know exactly what you're bidding on. It would have been very easy not to have shown the wear to the sleeve and, certainly, picking out all the 'bad bits' in individual photos makes the overall item seem less desirable than it actually is, but there is nothing to hide here and the photos show potential buyers all they need to know - this is an excellent example of a very rare record and I believe that whoever wins it will not be disappointed. It really does look better in real life than the individual photos make it seem.

Gradings: I have a 100% feedback rating because my records are always described accurately and fairly. I grade my records based on the UK Record Collector grading system, with (+) and (-) used to show where a grading is slightly above or below the Record Collector description. Please make sure you understand the Record Collector grading system before bidding (a summary is included at the bottom of this description).  In most cases the highest grade I will give will be NM (near mint). This will be given to a record that is not new but is above Excellent condition. I will always point out any blemishes which might detract from the item or affect its grading. Unless stated otherwise, vinyl is visually graded. The photograph is of the actual item you will get.

First pressings and originals: Many of the records I sell are first pressings and, if this is the case, I will usually identify them as such and may include the relevant matrix information etc in the description. However, sometimes I cannot be certain whether a record is a first pressing or not. In these instances I will often use the word 'original' to identify a pressing which I think might be a first pressing, but do not know for sure (but which is certainly NOT a recent pressing or audiophile release etc). If you specifically want a first pressing, and know how to identify it, please ask the relevant questions before you bid.

Feel free to ask any questions about the item (but please don’t leave it to the last minute as I may not get a chance to reply).  The following information should include the answers to most questions about costs, payment etc so please read it carefully before sending any questions.

Please only bid if you agree to these terms.

I ACCEPT PAYPAL.

I ACCEPT CHEQUES IN UK STERLING GBP ON ORDERS OVER £50.

If you have not paid or contacted me within three days I reserve the right to offer the item as a second chance offer to the next highest bidder.

Here are my P&P details:

Insurance: Every item/order above £36 will be sent insured, unless the buyer specifically requests otherwise.  If you choose not to insure your item and it gets lost in the post or damaged you will not be able to make a claim for the full value of the item. The cost for this insurance will be at the buyer's expense and is an extra £4 in the UK and an extra £8 everywhere else (add these to the P&P costs below). Please note that for orders outside the EU I need to complete a customs declaration and must enter the value of the package on the declaration.

UK

First LP or 12" = £3.50, each additional LP or 12" add £0.80.

First 7" or CD = £1.50, each additional 7" or CD add £0.50.

Europe

First LP or 12" = £5.00, each additional LP or 12" add £1.80.

First 7" or CD = £1.90, each additional 7" or CD add £0.60.

Rest of the world (anywhere outside Europe)

First LP or 12" = £7.50, each additional LP or 12" add £3.00.

Double albums count as two items.  Posters, magazines, newspapers etc cost the same as LPs. Box sets and other specials will be priced accordingly.

All items will be very well packed using professional mailers and stiffeners as necessary. I try to recycle packaging wherever possible.

I usually send items within two days of receiving payment.

If you have any queries please email BEFORE you bid.

The 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.

CDs and Cassettes: As a general rule, CDs and cassettes either play perfectly - in which case they are in Mint condition - or they don't, in which case their value is minimal. Cassette tape is liable to deteriorate with age, even if it remains unplayed, so care should be taken when buying old tapes. CDs are difficult to grade visually: they can look perfect but actually be faulty, while in other cases they may appear damaged but still play perfectly. Cassette and CD inlays and booklets should be graded in the same way as record covers and sleeves. In general, the plastic containers for cassettes and CDs can easily be replaced if they are broken or scratched, but card covers and digipaks are subject to the same wear as record sleeves.

Thanks for your interest in this listing and for taking the time to read these details. Enjoy yourself on ebay and happy bidding!.