PINK FLOYD MEDDLE 1971 UK -1U/-1U TEXTURED TRUE 1ST PRESS PROG ROCK VINYL LP

	£		70
	$		93

Pink Floyd - Meddle

Label:Harvest - SHVL 795

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, 'The Gramophone Co. Rim' text, Fully Textured gatefold sleeve

Country:UK

Released:1971

Genre:Prog Rock

Matrix Side 1: SHVL 795 A-1U      A R              1
Matrix Side 2: SHVL 795 B-1U      O D             3

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive.

This record is in very good condition. It has some spindle marks lightly visible on both the labels but no pen marks, scuffs or fading. There is no serious wear around the centre holes and these are not loose or worn. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in good shape with no serious issues but with the spindle marks to each side as mentioned.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have some signs of age, handling and use. There is wispy lines, sleeve marks and general signs of handling. There is also a couple of other slightly more serious small lines but these cannot be felt and not really nasty or really obvious. It still has a nice enough lustre and is also not completely covered in major marks or nasty scratches. Overall it is in good playable condition but is also a used vintage lp and has some signs of this as outlined. 

I play tested the record and it played well overall. It was an enjoyable listen but also was not perfect or pristine. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no arm movement noticeable.

The audio produced has no skips or sticks on either side. Side 1 would grade closer to VG+ in my opinion with some light splutters and minor levels of surface noise in parts(intro, run in and in very mellow parts) but no loud tics or seriously disruptive issues.

Side 2 is much the same but would grade at VG. It has minor levels of surface noise and light splutters in the quiet 'Beep' intro and early stages. There is also a small line around halfway through the side that causes light but faintly audible tics for roughly 20 seconds or so. These are not loud tics but can be heard due to the mellow nature of the audio in which they occur. Shortly after these there is 4 or 5 slightly loud tics.

Overall the whole lp plays tidily with no really extreme audio issues but there was some light splutters and minor noises in places, with some light interference in the middle of 'Echoes' as mentioned. I would say the audio is a solid grade of VG with most of it playing better than this.

The fully textured gatefold sleeve is in excellent- condition. It has clear and obvious rubbing/wear along the spine. This has affect the text along it which is now only partially legible but it is also not weak, split or excessively worn. Other than the spine the other edges show light rubbing and minor wear but nothing major. T

There are no scuffs, tears, pen marks or fading on the sleeve and also little to no grubbiness or discolouring. There is only a few light creases in places and just very slight ring marks. Overall a sleeve that is solid and visually pretty tidy but one that does have the wear on the spine as mentioned. I have tried to describe the sleeve as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It contains its original Harvest inner which is in very good+ condition with no splits, tears or pen marks but with some age related discolouring and general signs of age/handling. The record will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement inner to ensure it remains clean and ready to play.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.

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