PINK FLOYD Atom Heart Mother LP - UK 1970 First Pressing - Gatefold SHVL 781
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Description
This auction is for Pink Floyd's Atom Heart Mother. I have looked on Discogs for information and as you can see it is on Harvest green label, with catalogue number SHVL 781. I believe it is a first pressing as indicated by the matrix numbers of A 1-G and B 1-G as described on Discogs. The album cover is in very good condition (VG) and the album is in very good (VG) condition. There is some writing on the inside of the gatefold with an address written in small writing (can just be seen in photo). Grading records is always going to be subjective and this is as honest a description as I can give and anyone is welcome to come and look if they are local or ask for more specific information or photos. Please see information below for more details about record grading, thanks and happy bidding. Will combine postage on multiple buys.
Info from Discogs includes:
Notes
First issue, side 2 label variant 1. Distinctive features: A1/B1 matrix, NO boxed EMI logo on the labels, locked runout groove on side B.Labels:
Text around top of edge :
The Gramophone Co., Ltd. All rights of the manufacturer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved.
Text around bottom of edge :
Made in GT Britain.
Unauthorised public performance, broadcasting, and copying of this record prohibited.
Publishing info:
A, B1, B2, B4: - World copyrights
B3: - Lupus Music
? 1970
Sleeve:
Recorded at EMI Studios - Abbey Road
? 1970
E.M.I Records (The Gramophone Company Ltd)
Hayes • Middlesex • England
Harvest - regd. trademark of The Gramophone Co. Ltd. - A Company of The EMI Group
Made and Printed in Great Britain
7010 TPS Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. Patent No. 943,895
Inner sleeve :
Released with a Harvest Records inner sleeve.
Runout groove : the water faucet drip at the end of Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast continues in the runout groove, looping the sound. This is not present in all LP versions.
Side 2 label variant 1: credited on B4 to World copyrights in comparison to side 2 label variant 2 Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother: credited on B4 to World copyrights/Lupus Music on separate lines and side 2 label variant 3 Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother: credited on B4 to World copyrights/Lupus on the same line
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - A-side runout stamped): SHVL 781 A-1G
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - B-side runout stamped): SHVL 781 B-1G
Words: Tom Fisher
“When buying and selling vinyl, a good understanding of grading is absolutely essential. Unfortunately though, it’s not an exact science; and the inevitable element of subjectivity is often a source of dispute, especially as trading has moved online.
There is, however, a fairly universal grading system in place and a set of commonly held guidelines to help wade through murky waters – as Tom Fisher of near-mint second hand emporium Rat Records details below”.
Vinyl Grading System
Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.
Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.
Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.
Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.
Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.
Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.
Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.
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