ELVIS PRESLEY - ALL SHOOK UP UK 1957 7" silver, replaceable centre HMV POP 359

	£		40
	$		53

ELVIS PRESLEY - ALL SHOOK UP  c/w THAT'S WHEN YOUR HEARTACHES BEGIN
RARE 1957 UK 7" with silver writing and removable/replaceable centre on the HIS MASTER'S VOICE label, 45 - POP 359
Matrix numbers - Side 1 : H2 - WW - 0260 1N with mother stamper RT   G 0 Side 2 : H2 - WW - 0256 1N  with mother stamper RT   G R
The condition of the vinyl (both sides) is EXCELLENT : the vinyl has retained most of it's original sheen and gleams! No nasty scratches or scuffs, just the usual strictly surface only hairlines (caused mostly by handling in and out of the outer sleeve) and these are only really visible when held against a bright light. Considering that this is a 57 year old piece of vinyl the condition is remarkable...you will need to go a long way to find better.
The quality of the audio is EXCELLENT- : I'm tempted to grade as a straight "excellent" and perhaps I should, but just a few light "pops" of static and some very mild background crackle at the beginning of each track persuade me to add a "minus" onto the end of the word "excellent"! There's very little here to detract from a great listening experience, however, especially the classic "All Shook Up".
As the photos testify, the labels are EXCELLENT with all print totally legible and the original colouring fully intact. There are some very light spindle traces adjacent to the centre whole but still very impressive.
Comes in original HMW outer sleeve with no splits, fully functional, and some creasing towards the edges along with a name written in ink on one side..
I suspect that there are very few copies of this classic single still circulating which are in as good a condition as this...not perfect, not even near mint, but definitely an overall "excellent" in terms of condition, appearance and audio quality. Play it once then frame it and watch your investment grow!
A bit about myself - I have been collecting vinyl for over 46 years and have amassed a huge and diverse record collection. I am now selling a number of my cherished records in order to help fund my retirement and to optimise space although, in all honesty, I view the daily sift through and playing of these timeless classics as a labour of love. Take a look at my other ebay items - many of the records that I am selling are highly sought after by serious collectors. You should also be aware of my 100% feedback status and can feel rest assured that in the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason then just contact me and I will do a full refund without quibble. Enjoy your purchase - Richard

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My record grading adheres to the “Record Collector” guide, which has established a set of standards for the condition of second-hand records. These indicate the amount of wear and tear the disc, sleeve, and other items (such as lyric inserts) have been subject to and the condition that they are in at present. The seven standard condition categories, and descriptions of what each one means, are listed below:

Mint

The records 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 are torn, stained and/or defaced

Poor

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

Bad

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

PLEASE NOTE : IT HAS BEEN POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THIS IS THE SOLID STATE VERSION OF THIS STILL MUCH COVETED ELVIS SINGLE, NOT THE REPLACEABLE/REMOVEABLE CENTRE VERSION. THANKS - RICHARD  12-Sep-14