KING CRIMSON ISLANDS 1971 1st UK PR A1U/B1U+INSERTS EX
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Description
KING CRIMSON
"ISLANDS" LP
MEGA RARE
1971 1st UK PRESSING ON THE PINK RIM
'PALM TREE' LABEL
NO. ILPS 9175
WITH ORIGINAL INSERTS!
A1-U & B1-U
1st Pressing Matrix Numbers
1M/1OA Very Early Stampers!
Cover: Excellent. E J Day unlaminated 1st pressing non-gatefold cover with the tell-tale double flip-backs to the rear sleeve. These 1st pressing covers are very fragile and get damaged easily but this one has been very well cared for over the past 37 years. No writings/doodles or seam splits or ticket scuffs. There is some light wear to the edges/corners and an original removable sticker on the rear which states ILPS 9175.
Inner sleeve: Customised 'Islands' inner sleeve (with picture of the band on one side and island on the other) is excellent. No missing pieces, no writings/doodles. Has been taped to the inner lyric sheet for added strength.
Inner lyric sheet: Double sided lyric sheet is excellent. No missing pieces, no writings/doodles. Has been taped to the inner sleeve for added strength.
Labels: Near Mint. A1U & B1U 1st pressing matrix numbers and 1M/1OA - one of the earliest possible stampers - therefore a very early pressing taken from the first generation master tapes!!!
Vinyl: Looks Excellent+. Glossy shine. The lightest of feathering only. Played 4/5 times at most
Postage:
£3.50 (UK)
£5.50 (EUROPE)
£7.50 (REST OF THE WORLD)
Mint - The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
Excellent - The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
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.
Good - The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches.
Fair - The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise, it may even jump.
Poor - The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc
Bad - The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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