KRAFTWERK - Kraftwerk dlp M-/NM 1st PRESS on the SWIRL

	£		102
	$		135

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Greetings vinyl lovers and welcome to how record sales on e-bay should be done; both pre and post sale. The mound of detail contained within this listing is intended to inform and assist you in deciding if, a.) this is the copy of the record you’ve been searching for and b.) I’m the person you wish to buy it from. Buying vinyl records on e-bay can be a little “hit and miss”, however, you need not worry here! It is my mission to purely deal in high quality items, all served-up as efficiently as possible. Thus encouraging repeat business amongst my splendid and loyal customers… just check all that glowing feedback!

On the ‘bay, accurate descriptions, honesty, customer-service, high quality items and professional packaging are the keys to success, so, to this end, each-and-every 7”, 10” or 12” I list on e-bay is highly scrutinized, both physically and aurally, with precise descriptions of all components (vinyl, jacket, inner-sleeve, leaflets, posters, etc) below. Having been "sold a pup" once or twice myself, I go to great lengths to ensure the total accuracy of the descriptions, leaning heavily on the critical, pointing out every imperfection, if, indeed, there are any to report on! However, on the whole, we're selecting between degrees of excellence here, as the vast majority of the items I sell are in superb, near or as new condition; genuinely lovely records. Please take it for granted that there are NO torn or cut-out covers and NO gouged or scratched discs here or in ANY of my listings…. EVER!

If it says “mint”, it means “mint”!

Pre-Sale: All of the records that I offer for auction are truly exceptional items. In order to keep them this way, unless it’s already in one, the vinyl is re-housed in a brand-new polly-lined inner sleeve (paper for the 7’s) and the original pic/lyric bag, obviously, retained. Once physically and aurally examined and graded, the whole thing is then carefully stored in a brand-new outer sleeve.

Post-sale: All items are re-inspected and the vinyl re-housed along with the cover in the outer sleeve, to ensure the safest approach to shipping, i.e. not allowing the vinyl to cut through the outer sleeve whilst in transport. It’s then bundled in the BEST and most CAREFULLY wrapped packaging, so you receive the gem you won in the same awesome condition as when it’s SWIFTLY dispatched after payment’s received.

BIN’s & Pricing: In order to encourage early bidding, I occasionally place a “Buy It Now” value that I feel is genuinely fair for the item in question, a balance of “Book-value” and/or condition and availability. Obviously, there’s the chance no one else will bid, and you’ll snag a total bargain, but, if you’re really after a specific item, you won’t be disappointed by hitting the BIN button.

Some of these records may well be the ONLY copy being offered on the bay; some, one of dozens… the difference is that this one will not only be one of, if not the BEST, but I also do everything possible to ensure it gets to YOU both quickly and in the same superb condition!

Happy bidding, good luck and please do believe what you’re reading… including the 100%, copper-bottom, returns guarantee detailed below. Both the records and the service that surrounds them can be that good, as I really do try… just check the feedback my awesome customers have been both cool and kind-enough to leave.

Peace & love…

MacLizardking.

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Artiste: Kraftwerk

Title: Kraftwerk

Track Listing:

Side 1:

·         Ruckzack

·         Stratovarius

Side 2:

·         Megaherz

·         Vim Himmel Hoch

Side 3:

·         Klingklang

·         Atem

Side 4:

·         Strom

·         Spule

·         Wellenlange

·         Harmonika

Label: Vertigo

Catalogue Number: 6641 077

Country of Origin: England

Original Year of Release: 1972

Matrix Numbers (a/b) : 6499268 1Y//1▼420 / 6499268 2Y//1▼420  &   6499269 1Y//1▼420 / 6499269 2Y//1▼420

Stamper Numbers/Reference (a/b) : 1 1  6   04 / 1 1  6   04  &  1 1  4 / 1 1  2   04 

Mono or Stereo: Stereo

Introduction and MacLizardking’s Initial Review: Greetings and welcome to the first of the 05/06 Festive Selections, a small and select pile of simply awesome lp’s that I’ve squirreled away over the previous year. Sure, these might have gone in the pre-Xmas frenzy, but I prefer to think of these going to the real collectors, so no more BIN’s and competitive starting prices, here we come! Right, let us make no mistake, what appears to be on offer here is precisely what the title states. Namely, the holy-grail of Kraftwerk lp sets (I know some of the pre-Kling Klang stuff’s even more rare, but under the Kraftwerk title, this is the one!) on the original FIRST PRESS Vertigo, with spiral labels and in utterly superb condition. I have to say, I’ve been fortunate enough to encounter two copies of this incredible pair of lp’s in my collecting life, and this one’s truly phenomenal! This review might not prove to be long, as there’s really hardly anything to report on (beyond a seriously tidy set) but be assured that this must be one of the best copies offered on the bay for a long, long time. From the “first sight” point of view, the cover’s clean, bright and tightly laminated, the original spiral polly liners intact and the vinyl looks (and sounds) like it’s possibly been played once? As ever, if you’re after a copy of this rare and historic lp, here’s your opportunity. Now, please read on…

Detailed Cover & Inner-sleeve Review.

Specific cover grading: M-

Comment: Fully laminated gatefold original.

Front: 2mm laminate creep from sleeve opening, lightest dappling of central and outer ring “ring-ware” (being laminated, this isn’t “ware” per say, just slightest dulling of the laminate) and a couple of truly miniscule stress creases toward spine and top seam. All else tight, bright and clean.

Back: Perfect flip of front, though even less stress creases.

Edges & Corners: Edges totally unworn and corners all in perfect shape, with just the VERY slightest of fuzzing to the corner tip extremities.

Spine: PERFECT shape and fully legible, though (as per additional photo) the lamination’s split and dried in the middle. Utterly miniscule dink and lightest ware to lower corner.

Inner-sleeve: Both original “swirl” polly liners are included, also in M- condition. No splits at all, just lightly discoloured. Now with two new polly-liners.

My Sleeve Gradings Explained;

M : Perfection, “as new”, pristine. The same feel and condition as the day it left the factory.

NM : Pretty much the same, but I’ve spotted one miniscule imperfection that irritates, as detailed above, yet doesn’t detract from the item as a whole. A truly superb item that’s still in incredible condition, though one can just tell that it’s no-longer “perfect” i.e. brand new.

M- : A notch or two below that, but indicating a cover that’s still in fantastic condition, though it‘s possible to see it’s been slid in and out of a collection over the years; i.e. possible speckled, light lower edge ware, the odd tiny stress crease or fuzzing to extremities of the corner tips.

EX +/- : Genuine creasing and/or ring-ware is present, but no rips or tares, as detailed above. +’s or –‘s indicating the variance within the grade.

VG +/- : Actual damage present, i.e. a torn or split seam or cover, as detailed above. +’s or –‘s indicating the variance within the grade.

Detailed Vinyl/s & Labels Review.

Specific Vinyl grading: NM

Comment: Utterly astounding pair of FIRST PRESS gleaming vinyls.

Visual: Utterly FLAWLESS, coal-black, mirror-like pair of vinyls with deep, deep sheen – all four sides PERFECT.

Audio: I know it’s turning in to a mantra of mine, but beyond an utter whisper of crackle on the play-in’s alone, this incredible pressing of this now historic recording provides perfect audio, start to finish, all four sides.

Labels: Both “plain” sides have a faint, faint solitary spindle mark, and those with the swirls are perfect, adding credence to my theory that this baby’s only been played once or twice before.

One seriously awesome set.

My Vinyl Gradings Explained; attained as a balance of the physical and the aural qualities

M : Utterly perfect - as new. Immaculate and flawless, both physically and aurally. Actually in better nick than some “brand-new” vinyl I’ve bought recently!

NM : As above, but, as “Sod’s Law” occasionally dictates, with one miniscule flaw that’ll be detailed above that has no effect on the overall quality of the item, yet means it’s no longer “perfect”; i.e a spindle-mark or the like.

M- : A truly beautiful vinyl, that it’s just possible to spot that it’s been played before. Possibly the lightest of paper-marks on the physical or even a whisper of crackle on the play-in’s alone, but still practical perfection on the aural.

EX +/-  : Still within the realms of a fantastic listen. Paper or surface “skating” marks are possible on older items, careful comment will be made on any aural disturbance, with +’s or –‘s indicating the variance within the grade.

VG +/-  :  Not dealing in items that are actually scratched and/or damaged, this would be a very rare vinyl grading indeed. Either an exceptional, rare and ludicrously collectable item (a Hendrix on Track or Zep on Plum etc) or something delightfully quirky!  As ever, +’s or –‘s indicating the variance within the grade.

For further slices of quality vinyl dating from the late 50’s through to the current day, please visit “MacLizardking Music” located at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/maclizardkingmusic  where the policies of high quality and honest-service are paramount. Either duplicates from my personal collection or items that just aren’t really my bag that I’ve picked up along the way. I try to get at least two or three new listings up-loaded each day, so there’ll always be a rotation of music, of varied decades and styles.

After the dust has settled….

Expect some cheery e-mails!

As soon as the auction has finished, or on a Monday for items finishing at the weekend, I’ll e-mail an “invoice” with all p&p info as detailed below, including registration & insurance details. Should you wish to combine and bid on further items, just let me know, and I’ll re-invoice when you’ve finished.

As the sale progresses, I keep my buyers updated at every twist and turn, so, after, 1. the initial “you’ve won!” invoice, please expect further notifications when, 2. payment is received and cleared and, 3. the item is dispatched.

Informed customers are happy customers!

Postage & Packaging Charges and Payment Method Preferences:

Please read carefully, this is from the heart folks!

EVEN BETTER PACKAGING FOR 2006!!!

“Is that possible?” I hear you say… well, yes, actually it is! As those of you who’ve received packages from me over the past few weeks have noticed and commented on, I’ve started including bought-for-the-job stiffeners on all packages as standard, along with all the other supreme packaging stuff, as listed below.

Having been on the receiving end of some truly abysmal packaging, all items from my organisation are dispatched in top quality, cruciform record mailers, with additional gaffer-tape protection on the edges and some pretty leery "Fragile" tape to alert the sleepiest of Postie. All charges listed below are inclusive of postage & (most importantly) packaging costs, using bought-in, made for the job mailers, not home-made, cut-up boxes or those awful envelope mailers that are superb for 7’s, but result in killed corners on lp’s! Yes, I do charge slightly more than some for P&P, but you receive significantly more; including a record in the same state as when it was dispatched! To verify all this manic attention to detail, please do take a gander at the feedback my buyers are both cool and kind enough to leave.

P&P Prices:

Albums & 12” Singles

Solo 12”: UK = £3.00, Europe = £4.50, Rest of World = £7.00

For additional 12’s, double or triple disc sets, please add the following cost per disc.

UK + £1.00, Europe + £1.50, Rest of World + £2.50

7” Singles

Solo 7”: UK = £2.00, Europe = £2.50, Rest of World = £3.50

For additional 7’s, please add the following cost per disc.

UK + £0:50, Europe + £0.90, Rest of World + £1.60

COMPULSORY Registration and Insurance of Packages Valued OVER £30:00:

All packages with a content value of over £30:00 must be registered. Beyond that, all invoices will offer the option of registration, providing both a tracking number and up to £30.00 compensation should something go awry. These fees, on packages valued less than £30, are optional, but are offered on all sales invoices as standard, it is your choice as to whether or not to take up this additional cover.

“Signed For Service” UK = £1.00 per package. Europe & Rest of The World = £3.50 per package.

Once dispatched, all items are the responsibility of the Buyer, including damage by our postal services, though if the item was registered I will obviously assist in the tracking of any item that goes missing or is damaged with provision of the tracking/insurance number if taken up by you, the Buyer.

Please note, these are the charges - they are non-negotiable; particularly post-auction! If you think they’re unreasonable, please, do not bid. I know what my costs and overheads are and, with all due respect to first time MacLizardking customers who have yet to enjoy the experience (read that feedback folks!), you do not!

Payment Methods:

PayPal is the primo method of choice for either UK or overseas buyers. Within the UK and as long as you can handle the wait, personal cheques or postal orders are also acceptable. For overseas buyers, I’m afraid personal cheques are no longer acceptable as it’s getting too expensive (!!!) so it’s PayPal or cash, though ONLY if it is registered; cash is too easily stolen.

Non-payers, hagglers or general time-wasting losers, will be left truly stinging feedback and barred from all future auctions - I do try to keep this all friendly and light, but I’m discovering there are some real dick-heads out there amongst the rest of you fabulous, genuine punters!

Should things go “boink”…

The standard rules apply to refunds – i.e. if you’re not happy with the condition of the item in comparison with the description, neither am I. So, on receipt of the goods in the original packaging and in the same condition as when dispatched, a full refund will be made of your original payment – the cost of your return postage being traded off against my listing fees.

And finally…

Whilst this may all appear slightly excessive on the detail front, I do go to great lengths to ensure the accuracy of these listings and promote “service” and “honesty” as treasured commodities as, on occasion, I have found them to be lacking in (one or two) others with which I have dealt on e-bay - But NOT here! I feel I should also add that I have been professionally involved in either the music or entertainment industry for the last 20 years and as a fan of all genre’s of music since year “dot” – in my case, the mid 60’s – what a decade, wish I was old enough to remember it!

To verify all this manic attention to detail  please do check my feedback, which I go to great lengths to keep positive and my buyers are both cool and kind enough to leave.

 OVER A THOUSAND POSITIVE’S CAN’T BE WRONG FOLKS!!!

NO VINYL WILL EVER BE DISPATCHED FROM MY ORGANISATION IN A JIFFY BAG! IT DOESN’T WORK!!!

My thanks for looking at my listing and checking out all this blurb – or, if you’ve not, and there’s been a fracas or the like, I guess that you’ve just read this for the first time and discovered that this does actually answer most of “those” questions! Hope this finds you under “blue skies” and listening to some groovy tunes on the greatest format ever!

Cheers,

Rod.

a.k.a. MacLizardking