HELP YOURSELF,RETURN OF KEN WHALEY + HAPPY DAYS,ENVELOPE SLEEVE,5000 ONLY,2LP EX
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"HELP YOURSELF"
"THE RETURN OF KEN WHALEY"
"THE HAPPY DAYS ALBUM"
2LP SET IN ENVELOPE SLEEVE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 5000 ONLY
ORIGINAL UK 1ST PRESS
Artist - HELP YOURSELF Title- THE HELP YOURSELF ALBUM THE RETURN OF KEN WHALEY + THE HAPPY DAYS ALBUMLabel- UNITED ARTISTS
Cat# UAS 29487 and FREE 1
Matrix - RETURN OF KEN WHALEY:- A-1U and B-1U ( BLESS YOU ALL and RAYS ETCHED TO SIDE 1 DEAD WAX + 1 G and 1 G MOTHERSTAMPERS )
HAPPY DAYS:- FREE ONE A-2U and FREE 1 B-2U ( 1 G and 1 R MOTHERSTAMPERS )
Vinyl- EX++ TO NEAR MINT,VISUALLY VINYLS ARE UNMARKED WITH A SHINY MIRROR FINISH. ALL 4 SIDES PLAY THROUGH WITHOUT SKIPS JUMPS OR REPEATS WITH SUPERB SOUND QUALITY.
Sleeve - ENVELOPE SLEEVE :- VG++ TO EXCELLENT,ALL INTACT. THERE IS SMALL STICKER RESIDUE MARK TO FRONT CORNER,CORNER WEAR AND CREASE TO ENVELOPE FLAP AT REAR BUT GENERALLY VERY WELL PRESENTED.
ALBUM SLEEVES, EXCELLENT++ TO NEAR MINT, BOTH ALBUM SLEEVES ARE WITHOUT TEARS SPLITS OR WRITING AND IT WOULD BE HARD TO FIND BETTER.
Spine and Opening Edges - SPINES ARE UNCRUSHED WITH FULLY READABLE TITLE ETC AND OPENING EDGES HAVE A NICE SHARP FINISH
Labels- EXCELLENT, THERE IS NO WRITING TO ALL 4 LABELS.
KNOWN TO THEIR FANS AS "THE HELPS" HELP YOURSELF WERE FORMED IN 1970 ORIGINALLY AS A BACKING BAND FOR SINGER SONGWRITER MALCOM MORLEY WHO HAD ENDED HIS ASSOCIATION WITH BLUES ROCKERS "SAM APPLE PIE". THEIR INFLUENCES RANGED FROM AMERICAN STYLE COUNTRY ROCK TO ACID DRENCEHD PSYCHE. GREAT BAND WITH ASSOCIATIONS TO BANDS SUCH AS MAN / SAM APPLE PIE / BRINSLEY SCHWARTZ / THE TYLA GANG AMONGST OTHERS. THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY EARLIEST PRESSINGS , PRESSED ON THE NUMBER 1 MOTHERSTAMPER AND WAS LIMITED TO ONLY 5000 COPIES IN THE ENVELOPE SLEEVE THAT INCLUDED THE FREE "HAPPY DAYS" ALBUM. ORIGINAL UK 1ST PRESSING
SEE MY OTHER ITEMS FOR MORE FROM "THE HELPS" AND OTHER PSYCH / PROG ROCK AND ASSOCIATED RARITIES Records are graded by record collectors grading system. I also grade with item is in between a grade i.e. ex+ if i feel it is better than an excellent grade but not quite near mint.ll try to give a good and true description of items regarding any marks or audible fault Mint:- The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface noise or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items (lyric sheet etc) are in perfect condition. Records sealed or unplayed will be mint. Excellent:- Shows some signs of having been played but very little lessening of sound quality. The cover and packaging may have slight wear and /or creasing. Very good:- Has been played many times but retains good sound quality,despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear to the sleeve and extra items,without any major defects. Good:- The record has been played often and sound quality has deteriorated with some distortion and mild scratches.the cover and inserts suffer from folding,heavy scuffing to edges ,spine splits and discolouration. Any records that are not to the standards listed above will only be regarded as collection fillers and listed as such. ADDITIONAL ALBUMS WIL BE APPROX 50% FOR EACH ALBUM(NO MORE) I DO NOT LOOK TO MAKE PROFIT FROM POSTAGE AND PACKAGING. DOUBLE ALBUMS WILL BE PRICED ACCORDINGLY. WHERE SEVERAL ITEMS ARE PURCHASED POSTAGE AND PACKAGING WILL POSSIBLY WORK OUT CHEAPER. Terms of SaleI accept PayPal, UK cheques and Postal Orders . I also accept International Money Orders but please make sure these are made out in British Pounds only.
REDUCED POSTAGE COSTS AVAILABLE FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES . GENERALLY 50% OF COST FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ITEM
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All records and cd's are posted in double-walled cardboard mailers. Proof of postage is obtained on all items. I try to post on the same or next day after payment. UK items are posted first class and overseas items are despatched as standard airmail. If you have any special requirements let me know before sending payment. See below for UK and International postage prices
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