DAVID BOWIE SPACE ODDITY 1st UK PRESS 1969 WIDE PHILIPS LOGO with 3 PRONG CENTRE

	£		24
	$		32

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This is an original 1st pressing bought in the UK at the time of first release. It is not a reissue.

The word MONO appears on the first pressing and was removed later (not the other way round). This can be verified by the fact that copies that state MONO on the labels also have the wide Philips font. The wide Philips font is the same font as found on white label demo/promo 'A' label copies of Space Oddity (which are obviously first pressings). Also, all Philips 7" singles from mid-1970 onwards can only be found with the narrow font.

This is an original 1st UK pressing. It has the wide Philips logo (later issues use a thinner font) both labels say MONO (later copies don't) and it has an intact 3-prong centre (most copies have a large juke box-style hole).

If you are searching for copy that looks perfect, please go no further, as this copy is not a 'looker'. But if you want an original copy that plays without problems and sounds decent, then please read on.

I'll deal with the visual issues first, and I will come to the play-grading afterwards.

Visual.  Both labels show signs of play and use, and the A side label also has some stains and a name and number feintly written (Paula and 91 circled). The vinyl has typical marks and signs of use on the B side, but the A side also has four or five very visible (yet superficial) marks. The Philips company sleeve has some mild creases and signs of age, but no splits, tears or significant issues.

Audio A side. I am pleased to say that the obvious marks on the A side are just superficial surface marks and they have absolutely no audible impact. The A side starts off with a bit of crackle in the run-in and intro (for about ten seconds as the guitar fades up), but it is quickly gone and the rest of the quiet intro has just minor background noise, which can't be heard as the track gets loud. Once the track is loud, until the fade and run-out (where there is some slight background noise again), the majority of the track play-grades as Excellent (Ex). So, averaging-out across the whole track, I would play-grade this side as a SAFE Very Good Plus (VG+) to Excellent Minus (Ex-) (although most of it is Excellent). A visual garding for the A side wuld be much lower than this play-grade.

Audio B side. Although visually the B side looks much better, the audio isn't as good as the A side. It starts with some general clicky crackle in the very quiet intro, which continues until the song gets louder, and from here the audio is fine and carries on like that except for two noticeable clicks nearer the end and some crackle in the fade and run-out. As with the A side, there are parts which are better and parts which are worse, but overall I would play-grade the B side as Very Good (VG).

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

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Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

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, discoloration, 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.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £4.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £11.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £24.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £14.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.