JOHN FAHEY THE TRANSFIGURATION OF BLIND JOE DEATH '68 UK 1ST PRESS LP + BOOK

	£		120
	$		159

John Fahey - The Transfiguration Of Blind Joe Death

Label:Transatlantic Records - TRA 173

Format:Vinyl, LP

Country:UK

Released:1968

Genre:Folk, Acoustic

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 some faint spindle marks visible on the labels but there is not an excessive amount. There are no scuffs or stains but there is a name written in pen to each label. Overall the labels are tidy but do have the pen marks and light spindle marks as mentioned. 

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are nice and clean overall with a lovely lustre and nothing at all heavy or major. There is a few light wispy lines or faint handling lines in places and one small smudge to side 2 but these are very light and nothing serious. Overall for a used vintage 50+ lp it is in very nice condition and has no major or serious issues to report. 

I play tested the record and it played very nicely overall. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm.  The sound produced is excellent with no distortion caused by excessive use and no skips, sticks or annoying clicks. The intros to both sides were tidy and there was only a trace of surface noise in these and the run ins. Side 1 play nice and clear with very little surface noise in any parts. I did note some light surface noise in the last two tracks of side 2 however. This was not loud or major but can be heard very softly(on my revealing system) in these parts. It probably came to my attention more as the rest of the lp plays nice and clear. Overall a very enjoyable listen however with just the light amount of surface noise in the last two tracks as mentioned. 

The laminated sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has only very slight wear or bruising to the edges and corners with the writing along the spine all clearly legible. There are no splits and no tears or obvious pen marks. There is evident f a small pen mark to the rear however, just after the last bit of text(W1). Other than this incredibly minor issue there is also a few marks to the top edge, in the centre area. There is also slight ring marks showing and a few very minor creases emanating from the edges. Overall a very tidy sleeve with light signs of age but nothing heavy or major. 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 general signs of age/handling and has discoloured. The record will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement inner to ensure it remains clean and ready to play. 

Also includes is its original booklet insert. This is is in near mint condition with very little signs of age. 

The record will be packaged in 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.

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