Nick Drake Five Leaves Left - Island ILPS 9105 1st press
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Nick Drake Five Leaves Left
Island ILPS 9105
1st press 1969
Matrix numbers ILPS 9105 A/2
ILPS 9105 B/2
Played before listing and I would grade it as being in good condition. There is a heavy crackle when played which does ease a little about a third of the way through on side A and in the middle on side B. The music does tend to a get a little overshadowed by the parts with heavy crackle. Though the music is not muffled or sounding faded. Plays with out stopping and no jumps etc. There might be some minor pops on side B, I listed to that part a few times and couldn't tell if it was crackle or pops.
Vinyl doesn't have any major defects and at first look seems to be nice and clean. Side B has a couple of marks, one small and one about an inch long, they don't appear to be that deep. Once you get it under a bright light you can see there is a lot of marking and scratching to it, again all light and surface stuff. There are a few "grease" spots as well and some finger prints and the record could well do with a good clean if you have the machine to do it.
Labels are in good condition overall. Both have some moderate spindel wear which extends quite far from the hole. Both sides have some marks and wear to them.
Cover is in good condition. Has some wear along the edges and corners. In some places this wear has worn away all the cover print back to the cardboard. Spine has a lot of this wear and both the name and title have been partially worn away. There is some light ring wear. Front cover has some wear to it. Inside covers have the odd mark and finger print.
Plain paper inner in good condition with some marks to it.
Record comes in a thick plastic sleeve and will be posted in record mailer with stiffeners. Will also send it via special delivery. Collection can be arranged if you prefer.
I've tried to give as much info and details about the record as I can, hopefully the pictures and description give you a clear idea of what you are buying. Happy to answer any questions you might have.
Also selling 1st presses of Pink Moon and Bryter Layter.
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