ELTON JOHN DONT SHOOT ME... EX/EX+ 1973 'RED' UK 1ST PRESS ROCK VINYL LP

	£		33
	$		44

Elton John - Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player

Label:DJM Records - DJLPH 427

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold

Country:UK

Released:1973

Genre:Rock

Matrix Side 1: DJLPH 427 A2     AGONG
Matrix Side 2: DJLPH 427 B2     BANG!

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased.

This record is in excellent condition. It has a few spindle mark visible on the labels but there is not an excessive amount. Other than these there is little to erport with no pen marks, stains or scuffs. All text is legible and overall the labels are clean, bright and in nice condition.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are generally nice and clean with a nice lustre(glows a deep red colour when held to direct light as pressed on deep red translucent vinyl). There is a few minor and faint signs of use in places however and also a manufacturing blemish noticeable in the last track on side 2. Overall a tidy piece of vinyl but one that has the blemish and minor signs of use as mentioned.

I play tested the record and it played nicely throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm.  The sound produced is a strong grade of excellent with no distortion caused by excessive use and no skips, sticks or major clicks. There was a light amount of surface noise in the run ins but very little during play with the general audio clarity excellent. I picked up on no serious interference on either side but the blemish on side 2 does cause a few light noises/thuds when it plays through. I noticed 2 or 3 light noises in the first half of the track with then around 5 or so more in the second half. These sound very lightly in the audio but are light and are masked to some degree by the audio. Overall a nice sounding copy with no major issues, just the few minor noises in the last track caused by the blemish. 

The laminated gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has only very slight wear or rubbing to the corners and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are of course no splits or serious areas of wear. There are also no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and only very slight signs of age to the laminate(mild ring marks and light 'scuffing'). Inside the gatefold has its textured booklet firmly attached with little to no wear to the staples or to the booklet itself. Overall a nice tidy sleeve with light signs of age/storage but no serious issues at all. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible on its condition.

It includes its original plain white inner which is in very good+ condition. This has no tears, splits or pen marks but has some age related creasing and mild discolouring. The record will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement inner to ensure it remains clean and ready to play.

The record will be packaged in between cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

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