Kraftwerk Self-Titled Vertigo Swirl UK Double Vinyl LP MINT

	£		300
	$		397

Kraftwerk Self Titled Vertigo Swirl UK Double Vinyl LP MINT
Label: Vertigo – 6641 077
Matrix - Runout  (Side A)  [Stamped] 6499268  1Y// 1∆420 1 1 3 04 Matrix - Runout  (Side B)  [Stamped] 6499268  2Y// 1∆420 1 1 3 04 Matrix - Runout  (Side C)  [Stamped] 6499269  1Y// 1∆420 1 1 1 Matrix - Runout  (Side D)  [Stamped] 6499269  2Y// 1∆420 1 1 1 04

Vinyl. (I have been harsh with every aspect of grading and for the vast majority they will consider this item better than described)
I have not cleaned the vinyl at all, I appreciate that collectors like their records cleaned a certain way and with these vinyls looking as good as they do and sounding so good I am going to leave it to the new owner.
The sound quality of sides 1 & 2 immence, sides 3 & 4 still are superb in sound quality but have instances of static however I would say that with a deep clean and increased plays what limited amount of static there are with reduce. See the comments for sides 3&4 for a more detailed analysis.
Side 1 
Visually the record is in mint condition, no marks or whispy scuffs of any kind. The Audio is as good in sound as it looks, stunning playback and this record has not been played for 50 years until today, incredible. The label is in mint condition, no evidence of any spindle traces.
Side 2
Visually the record is in mint condition, no marks or whispy scuffs of any kind. The Audio is as good in sound as it looks, stunning playback and this record has not been played for 50 years until today, incredible. The label is in mint condition, one visible spindle trace when held to the light at an angle.
Side 3
Visually the record is in mint condition, no marks or whispy scuffs of any kind. The Audio is nearly as good in sound as it looks, incredible playback with some occasional static, this record has not been played for 50 years until today. I played this side twice, on both occasions the static reduced and on both occasions there was increased debris on the surface of the vinyl coming out of the grooves. Anyone who has played a record that has been in storage for over 50 years will know that spores in the air will congregate in the grooves and create these instances of statics, I am in no doubt that more plays and maybe a deep clean will remove more of the spores and the sound will become perfect like the first two sides. The label is in mint condition, a couple of visible spindle traces when held to the light at an angle.
Side 4 Visually the record is in mint condition, no marks or whispy scuffs of any kind. The Audio is nearly as good in sound as it looks, incredible playback with some occasional static, this record has not been played for 50 years until today. I played this side twice, on both occasions the static reduced and on both occasions there was increased debris on the surface of the vinyl coming out of the grooves. Anyone who has played a record that has been in storage for over 50 years will know that spores in the air will congregate in the grooves and create these instances of statics, I am in no doubt that more plays and maybe a deep clean will remove more of the spores and the sound will become perfect like the first two sides. The label is in near mint condition, a handful of visible spindle traces when held to the light at an angle.

Gatefold Sleeve.
The laminated gatefold sleeve is in fantastic condition, it has been stored in a cupboard and not been affected by light. It is the rare variant with the colour co-ordinated £3 price sticker, very rarely do you see this edition. There are no seam splits, no sticker tears and no writing, the laminate gloss is as good as it was in 1972 and for the most part this is as good as you will find.  However, there are two issues. Firstly there is a small tear in the bottom right hand corner of the sleeve (see clear image) and also there is a dent in the spine just after the word "KRAFTWERK"(again clear images) Even with these two blemishes the sleeve is a great match for the two mint records.

Inner sleeves.
Both original Vertigo Swirl inner sleeves are in mint condition, there are no seam splits and the inner poly liner is in place and correct. Both have the same british patent numbers No.800153 & 973939, also says MADE IN ENGLAND with serial numbers 4913 000 15801 304. Both have the plasti bags can be dangerous info box in the bottom right hand corner. There is some very gentle yellowing in parts of both sleeves, expected for 50 year old paper. The center die cut holes are perfect on all 4 sides with no cathes or tears, needless to say when we post this item the vinyls will be placed in other poly lined sleeves and posted outside of the laminated gatefold sleeve.

A1 Ruckzuck 7:47 A2 Stratovarius 12:10 B1 Megaherz 9:30 B2 Vom Himmel Hoch 10:12 C1 Klingklang 17:36 C2 Atem 2:57 D1 Strom 3:52 D2 Spule 4 5:20 D3 Wellenlänge 9:40 D4 Harmonika 3:17


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