David Bowie Rarest Ever BBC Transcription Disk TOP 766

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Top of the Pops 766

Live recordings from David Bowie, Thin Lizzy, UK Subs, The Ruts, Tom Robinson Band, Judie Tzuke and Graham Gouldman!!!!

Record Grading

Side one Presented items, shows heavy use, and visually is G (Good) with surface marks and light scraches .

Side two Banded items visually is slightly better G+ (Good plus) and both side still retaining a nice sheen.

The sleeve has Library reference number on it and is G. The Cue sheets are also in VG condition as shown in the the quality photo's. 

Once again the BBC’s in house magician's have created a phenomenal reproduction which plays loud and proud giving you an in-house experience never to be forgotten. Overall excellent reproduction with the occasional odd light crackle, package also contains all the cue sheets, please see the photo's.

I have spent nearly forty years involved in the collecting of rare records, my determination, and obsession to find the rarest records ever made, began in the late sixties when a friend showed me a copy of the worlds first collectors magazine ‘Record Mart.'

Since that time i have travelled to thirty five countries worldwide searching for illusive vinyl rarities. I have literally seen millions of rare records!

Apart from unreleased demos and withdrawn items the rarest records ever made are Transcription Discs. Made for Commonwealth countries connected to the BBC they were pressed in very small quantities with an expiry date printed on the label. Unfortunately in most cases these instructions were carried out to the letter.

The first three hundred or so “Top of the Pops” series are virtually extinct as are the early “Pick of the Pops” which morphed into the “In concert” series. There was a Jazz output, and a series of comedy live shows such as the Goons and Tony Hancock. All are gold dust

The packaging was very basic to say the least! It usually came as a brown plastic lined sleeve complete with cue sheets and the cover had a BBC logo on the front.

Down the line there would be variations on the sleeves such as the gatefold style.
The format of the Top Of The Pops series had an announcer who would introduce the acts and conduct interviews between tracks. The interviews alone are priceless statements of historical narrative lost in the mists of time.
The groups and artists all sang live and many of the songs are only to be found on Transcription discs. The line ups of the artists are simply amazing in the modern world the finances involved in putting shows of this ilk together now would be simply astronomical!!!!

I have now decided to auction off some spares from my vast collection so others can experience the pleasure of live performances.

Bas

GRADING

Please note Transcription discs had a short shelf life, they were never meant for long term storage! Consequently they were used, and thrown after their alloted time, usually between one and three years! They weren't treated kindly.
With that in mind its a miracle that any have survived complete and intact!
My photos and descriptions will be accurate and fair, so you can bid with confidence!

Packaging

After thirty-seven years, I think I know enough about packing records, so you can be assured that your item’s will arrive safely. I will not be responsible for lost or damaged goods if the buyer hasn't paid for cover of their item, it is NOT sensible to pay good money and then skimp on the postage and insurance. However I will keep proof of postage just in case in the unlikelihood of something going astray.

Payment

Pay-pal accepted, Cheques, (Please allow Seven working days to clear) and PO's also accepted.

Postage

LP’s First Class in the UK £3.50 for 1, £5.00 for 2 items, £6 for 3 items.
LP’s First Class Recorded Delivery with a value up-to £35 of cover £4.50, for one LP
LP’s First Class Special Delivery arrives next day! £7.00 for one item, £8.50 for two items.
LP’s European Union First Class £4.50 for 1 item, Insured £10 for 1 item.
LP’s Rest of the world insured £15 signed for.

7” First class UK £1.60 for 1 item. Recorded first class £2. For 1 item cover up-to £34, Special Delivery £4.50 for 1 item covered up-to £1000 value.
7” European Union £2.25 for 1 item. Insured £6.50. Rest of the World £12 insured only.

For other combinations not shown, or other special requirements please contact me for the actual costs before sending payments

Please Note I will NOT be responsible for lost goods that have not been covered to their full value by an appropriate means of insurance.