OCTOPUS 1972 UK LP by GENTLE GIANT, VERTIGO early 1st Press
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Description
This is the OCTOPUS 1972 UK LP by GENTLE GIANT.
Gentle Giant were a very inventive and musically gifted band, capable of beautiful melodic music but also superb complex riff rock music.
The LP still sounds great today, and showcases both sides of their music to perfection.
The LP was bought on its release in 1972, and is an early 1st pressing.
The vinyl is on the VERTIGO label, number 6360 080, and has the following 1st press matrix numbers:
- Side 1: 6360080 1Y#1 420 1 1 2
- Side 2: 6360080 2Y#1 420 1 1 3
Using the Record Collector Guide for grading ..
http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/VINYL-RECORD-GRADING-GUIDE_W0QQugidZ10000000001916909
Record is M-, the vinyl is unmarked, with no noticeable spindle marks on side A label centre, and minimal on side B - it does not look like a 39-year old record.
The LP plays superbly, with no pops or bangs, and is very quiet between tracks.
The cover is VG+, and is a gatefold with "VO PRICE CODE" and was not laminated, but is in good shape.
The inside of the gatefold is very clean, undamaged and in nice condition.
The front and back cover has some slight ringwear fade in the top crescent - see pictures.
There is some slight wear on the corners and due to storage, with 2 small edges on the top and bottom edge only, but the spine is intact and looks good.
The record sleeve is the original VERTIGO swirl, with just some slight discolouring of the white background on the edges only, due to its age.
Please see my feedback on selling LPs over the last couple of years.
The record will be packed in a stiff package specifically designed for sending vinyl throught the post, with added protection on the corners.
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