PINK FLOYD THE WALL RARE UK HARVEST COMPLETE FIRST NR MINT VINYLS & AUDIO SUPERB

	£		76
	$		101

An Important Foreword Regarding Condition & Grading: Previous visitors to my listings will know that I offer albums which range from very good plus to near mint in terms of condition. I don’t restrict my offerings to just near mint, and I don’t just call everything great or excellent plus regardless of condition. Occasionally a rare album turns up which in some respects grades very good plus but in other ways is outstanding so providing each of the features are individually and accurately graded, and I take great care with this, I am happy to offer it for sale. However, all vinyl albums I offer are at least highly presentable and deliver enjoyable audio, and most are much better than that – if you are intending to bid please read the individual grading and check that you are satisfied before placing your bid.

Vinyl Cleaning: I use machine cleaning only when my ‘ear’ tells me that the audio performance has deteriorated by exposure over time and will obviously be returned closer to the original sound by using this method. If I think a vinyl will benefit from this I carry out the procedure with great care using my ‘Moth’ RCM2, but I do not clean vinyls for the sake of it - many I offer for sale have had little use and although there can be slight contamination in the grooves, even when new, that is the original authentic sound. My preferred method with little used vinyls is by soft ‘light touch’ hand brush with natural fine hair gently moved in the direction of the microgrooves. In all methods of cleaning I use a mild solution of isopropyl alcohol with a spot of gentle detergent to lubricate and clean the playing surfaces. I am aware that cleaning can be a controversial subject with vinyl collectors, audio purists and enthusiasts so I will state on each individual listing if, and how, the vinyl(s) have been cleaned in the section just before the ‘Play Grade’.

Specific notes concerning this album: This leader paragraph highlights and describes specific aspects regarding condition of the album(s) offered. The dedicated sections below gives my assessment of the appropriate grade for each component based on Record Collector ‘Rare Record Price Guide 2012’, followed by a ‘play grade’ and ‘audio performance’ report. I hope that this format, including the extensive photo gallery, will prevent bidders from overlooking key points in their evaluation. Please read the following description and take a careful look at the comprehensive photographs which show the actual item clearly and provide an informative and accurate representation.

THIS ALBUM WAS ONLY BEEN PLAYED A FEW TIMES BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER WHO THEN RECORDED IT AND THEN STORED IT, AND THEN TWICE BY ME FOR THE PLAYGRADE (I ENJOYED IT SO MUCH THE FIRST TIME I PLAYED IT AGAIN FOR PURE PLEASURE). THE GATEFOLD AND INNERS ARE EXCELLENT PLUS AND THE VINYLS ARE NEAR MINT DELIVERING AUDIO OF SUPREME CLARITY AND QUALITY.

I must point out that I mention age in my listings not as an excuse for condition but as a matter of fact. I do not regard condition as age related, it is primarily dependant on care, and if you ever see something described as ‘good for its age’ I recommend you avoid it like the plague. Also, I use photographs as an aid to bidders, not a sales tool, and I always ‘frame’ the shots to highlight any flaws or blemishes – not to obscure or avoid them. My photo galleries always feature photos taken from as many angles as reasonably possible with ‘zoom’ and ‘enlarge’ facilities because I want visitors to have the best opportunity to examine visual condition.

The UK first issue gatefold (printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.) is of heavy card construction, non-laminated, with double side entry. There are a few tiny superficial surface creases towards the edges, a few mini bumps and the slightest signs of handling and discoloration right at the edges – but these modest blemishes are barely noticeable and the reasonable minimum that might be expected on a carefully handled and stored light coloured cover; they pale into insignificance within the context of this excellent plus gatefold. The centre spread is almost as new with no points that even warrant a mention. The solid square profile mid width spine is also almost as new, as close to perfect as you are ever likely to see on any example of this album. The pristine cruiserweight (125 & 130 grammes) vinyls both retain their gorgeous high gloss and deep lustre from new and clearly have been played only a few times. They have just some light superficial surface based lines caused by brushing against the inner, no significant audio consequence, and they grade near mint. The audio delivery is superb with just the reasonable minimum of underlying surface sound where it can be heard, which is not often. The record labels look almost as new, just a few light spindle trace lines consistent with little use, and again grade near mint. The die cut thick card lyric inner sleeves with first issue rounded corners and cutaway entry edge show slight signs of handling but are comfortably excellent plus. Also included is the clear flexible plastic title sticker which is in excellent condition with just a little vague creasing which will smooth out completely in time. This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to acquire a superb example of a definitive and highly significant progressive rock classic.

Album / Record Title: THE WALL

Rarity: THIS PARTICULAR EXAMPLE IS SERIOUSLY RARE DUE TO A COMBINATION OF VARIANT AND CONDITION – IT IS A UK ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS AND FIRST ISSUE COMPLETE AND IN PRIMARILY EXCELLENT PLUS TO NEAR MINT CONDITION THROUGHOUT - this is one variant of this historic double album that you will not have the opportunity to buy very often. In general terms ‘The Wall’ is not a rare album, it was one of the most popular albums from Pink Floyd released at a time when they were among the biggest selling recording artists in the world, so there were millions made - and there are hundreds of the variants offered for sale on a regular basis - but there were not so many issued like this one which have survived through the years in this REMARKABLE CONDITION. This is one of the RAREST EXAMPLES - A GENUINE UK FIRST PRESS THROUGHOUT IN EXCELLENT PLUS TO NEAR MINT condition. A key feature of this album, in common with most Pink Floyd albums, is the audio delivery - due to the nature of the music and variable volume of the recording it is very difficult to find one which grades even EXCELLENT or better - when they were new many of them would not have achieved a NEAR MINT audio grade, and after they’ve been in and out of the rough card inners a few times they rarely achieve very good. They are often just graded on a visual inspection and declared as excellent or better; they may look that way but they almost never are anywhere near that grade. However, I have carefully play graded this one, which looks as new, and it achieves EXCELLENT PLUS AUDIO comfortably throughout, and probably rates as NEAR MINT most of the time - please read my ‘play-grade’ below. 

In my opinion this is one of the RAREST POSSIBLE variants as one of the earliest UK FIRST PRESS examples in EXCELLENT PLUS TO NEAR MINT CONDITION THROUGHOUT AND DELIVERING ONE OF THE FINEST AUDIO PERFORMANCES I HAVE EVER HEARD FROM ANY EXAMPLE OF THIS ALBUM. There are many criteria which have to be met to satisfy such a claim, so I am listing the key characteristics below for ease of reference.

First I will explain my understanding of the matrices. The record company knew this was going to be a commercial monster, in fact just about everybody with an interest anticipated that it was going to sell in enormous quantities, so there were many sets of UK matrices produced in various combinations for the initial pressings. Their codes in each of the first sets ran from -1U to -6U prefixed by A or B according to whether they were side 1 or 2 on each record. They were used to produce a range of mothers and then stampers which were used in the pressing plants to produce the vinyls which were then collated with the other album components in the packing departments – but not in any particular order. To date I have identified 24 different UK first press, first issue matrix combinations and I am sure there will be more that emerge in time. Details of the set offered here are set out further on in this listing.

I have also listed below reliable characteristics which can be used in conjunction with the matrices to identify the UK first issue examples as although there were many produced there are surprisingly few offered today, even of these pressings, which have all of the original features of the earliest set UK FIRSTS, BUT THIS ONE DOES. It would seem that during production there were alterations made as artistic demands changed and manufacturing techniques were modified. The album went on to sell in excess of 20 million worldwide in vinyl form and 40 million in all forms, so the vinyl matrices progressed to 10’s and 11’s for re-pressings and reissues that I have seen and probably go numerically higher. THE EARLIEST HAVE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS.

1.)   The outer cover is by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd., as many of them were, but on the first they are a ‘one piece’ construction with just one seam / join along the top. The later issues were from two pieces of card with two seams / joins inside top and bottom - changed, I guess, for ease of manufacture and cost saving. Many of the re-issue covers were also bar coded which of course is not the case with these originals. This one piece / single seam characteristic is one of the most important features in identification of an early first issue because the design was changed quite soon after manufacturing commenced and relatively few were made like this.

2.)   The outer covers on the first are of thicker card. The colour is a creamy off-white, later they were ‘whiter’. The ‘mortar’ in the brickwork is not aligned or even at the bottom and is a dirty lilac grey colour - the later issues were a cleaner blue.

3.)   The clear plastic title sticker is a random inclusion. When the albums were first distributed they were not included because Pink Floyd did not want the album cover titled at all. Anecdotally, they did not want the pure aesthetic simplicity of The Wall image interfered with in any way but the record company insisted on some form of identification so during early production the sticker was produced as a compromise. The removable stickers were sent to the record shops for inclusion but some albums had been purchased before they arrived, some shops forgot to include them and, because they are so easily removable some became detached after purchase and were lost – in much the same way as happens with inserts. This album has fortunately managed to retain the title sticker.

4.)    The printed inners are die-cut thick card with a ‘raw’ brown natural finish inside. This was changed to a thinner white card with smooth inner walls soon after because of cost and fear of wear to the vinyls; and then later still just white paper - all lyric printed but very different materials. Fortunately the owner since new of this one played it so few times that there has been little movement in and out of the sleeves and the VINYLS are in EXCELLENT PLUS OR BETTER CONDITION. They have since been housed in poly-lined inners for best protection, although the original card covers are, of course, still with them – as you can see.

5.)   The original printed inners have rounded corners and a nine inch ‘cut away entry edge’, these were later changed to the easier to manufacture squared corners when the thick card inners were changed, with first a smaller ‘cut-away’ and then no ‘cut-away’- please take a look at the photographs.

6.)   The credits on the first issues were fewer and different to the later issues and re-issues - please see photographs. On the inside right gatefold of the first issues the ‘Produced by’ reads David Gilmour, Bob Ezrin, Roger Waters, on later issues these were listed in alphabetical order. These first issues credit just Roger Waters with ‘WORDS AND MUSIC’; later issues name all members of the group on the tenth brick down from the top. On the inners of the first issues there were single line credits for Roger Waters, the later ones have three lines of credits, two for Pink Floyd Music & Pink Floyd Publishing, as well as Roger Waters.

7.)   The early first pressings vinyls such as the two with this set are considerably heavier, typically weighing around 120 - 140 grammes each, later pressings and re-issues typically weighed around 100 - 110 grammes each.

The key features are listed below:

• COMPLETE ORIGINAL UK ALBUM FIRST PRESS AND FIRST ISSUE
• ONE OF THE FIRST SETS MATRICES AND VERY EARLY MOTHERS  
• SUPERB CRUISERWEIGHT VINYLS IN VERY NEAR MINT CONDITION
• STEREO RECORDING FORMAT DELIVERING SENSATIONAL AUDIO
• ORIGINAL UK PINK FLOYD HARVEST PICTURE LABELS NEAR MINT
• UK FIRST ISSUE GARROD & LOFTHOUSE HEAVY CARD GATEFOLD
• UK FIRST ISSUE DIE CUT CARD ROUNDED CORNER LYRIC INNERS
• CLEAR FLEXIBLE PLASTIC GROUP NAME & ALBUM TITLE STICKER
• HARD TO FIND WITH BARELY USED NEAR MINT VINYLS LIKE THIS

Artiste(s): PINK FLOYD – Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Nick Mason.

Produced By: Please see gatefold centre spread photo for details.

Disc Format & Playing Speed: 2 X 12” LP’s & 33 1/3  r.p.m.

Recording Format: STEREO

Record label: ORIGINAL PINK FLOYD HARVEST PICTURE LABELS – please see label photographs for full details.

Catalogue Number: SHDW 411 - SHSP 4111 & SHSP 4112

Made in and first release date: Great Britain 1979 (November)

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrix Record 1 side 1:     SHSP 4111 A-6U

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrix Record 1 side 2:     SHSP 4111 B-3U

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrix Record 2 side 3:     SHSP 4112 A-1U

Vinyl ‘run off’ matrix Record 2 side 4:     SHSP 4112 B-2U

Vinyl ‘run off’ mother Record 1 side 1:    1

Vinyl ‘run off’ mother Record 1 side 2:    4

Vinyl ‘run off’ mother Record 2 side 3:    1

Vinyl ‘run off’ mother Record 2 side 4:    1

Vinyl ‘run off’ stamper Record 1 side 1:   GOA

Vinyl ‘run off’ stamper Record 1 side 2:   2OO

Vinyl ‘run off’ stamper Record 2 side 3:   AH

Vinyl ‘run off’ stamper Record 2 side 4:   AR

Vinyl ‘run off’ initials / cryptic / other Record 1 side 1: TML-X

Vinyl ‘run off’ initials / cryptic / other Record 1 side 2: TML-X

Vinyl ‘run off’ initials / cryptic / other Record 2 side 3: TML-M

Vinyl ‘run off’ initials / cryptic / other Record 2 side 4: TML-M

N.B. Please note that all matrices, mothers and stampers quoted in my listings are machine imprinted except where I state an alternative method next to them.

Track listing as per labels: Please see label photographs for full details.

MY GRADING OF THIS ALBUM based on Record Collector ‘Rare Record Price Guide 2012’ (**n.b. please note that I grade accurately backed up by a description. I neither over-exaggerate nor under-exaggerate. I see no point in grading an item with multiple ++++ marks, or under-grading it and then stating that it should be graded better - I consider these methods to be confusing. I use the Record Collector system with either a PLUS or a MINUS to indicate slight variations either side of a grade). I always include a full set of super-sized photographs to provide bidders with the best possible opportunity to make their own visual assessment of each album in conjunction with my detailed descriptions.

Vinyl Visual Record 1 side 1: NEAR MINT

Vinyl Visual Record 1 side 2: NEAR MINT

Vinyl Visual Record 2 side 3: NEAR MINT

Vinyl Visual Record 2 side 4: NEAR MINT

Label Visual Record 1 side 1: NEAR MINT

Label Visual Record 1 side 2: NEAR MINT

Label Visual Record 2 side 3: NEAR MINT

Label Visual Record 2 side 4: NEAR MINT

N.B. Please note that I make no adjustment or allowance in grading for minor marks, slight shrinkage marks, stretch marks / lines on labels, misalignment or marginal print bleed caused in original pressing; these features are quite normal and in my opinion are individual characteristics – not defects.

Outer Cover: EXCELLENT PLUS, please read the description in the leader paragraph and take a look at the photographs.

Spine: NEAR MINT, please read the description in the leader paragraph and take a look at the photographs.

Inner Sleeves: EXCELLENT PLUS, please read the description in the leader paragraph and take a look at the photographs.

Vinyl Warp: none visible when eye tested on a moving turntable.

Vinyl Weight:  125 & 130 grammes (two classic HARVEST cruiserweights)

Vinyl Cleaning: By hand only, light touch soft brush, very little required.

Play Grade: I consider all aspects of an albums condition and grading to be highly important and I place particular emphasis on the quality of the audio delivery; superior audio performance is, above all, the main reasons for listening to vinyl. For this reason I have decided to extend my play grade to rate separately how ‘clearly’ and ‘cleanly’ the sound is received. It is quite possible with vinyl to experience great ‘clarity’ and reality without the sound being exceptionally ‘clean’ - that’s ok with me, but it may not satisfy the audiophile. So, a NEAR MINT & NEAR MINT will be the best grade with VERY GOOD PLUS & VERY GOOD PLUS or better being highly satisfactory.

For CLARITY the audio from this vinyl grades: NEAR MINT

For CLEANLINESS the audio from this vinyl grades: EXCELLENT PLUS

Audio Performance: AS CLOSE TO AUDIO PERFECTION AS I HAVE EVER HEARD FROM ANY EXAMPLE OF THIS ALBUM – AND I DOUBT WHETHER I WILL EVER HEAR A BETTER. THESE TWO OUTSTANDING VINYLS DELIVER EXQUISITE AUDIO OF NEAR PRISTINE QUALITY AND CLARITY. I HAVE ALREADY MENTIONED THE DIFFICULTY OF FINDING PINK FLOYD VINYLS WHICH DELIVER FIRST RATE AUDIO BUT THESE WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY. AS REGULAR VISITORS TO MY LISTINGS WILL KNOW I ALWAYS SAY PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT THIS SECTION AND THE GRADING IS BASED ENTIRELY ON MY PERSONAL OPINION AND AUDIO PERCEPTION BELONGS TO THE INDIVIDUAL. WITH VINYL CLARITY THERE IS ALWAYS LIGHT TRANSITIONAL SURFACE SOUND WHICH IS INEVITABLE FROM THIS MEDIUM, EVEN WHEN NEW, AND OCCASIONALLY A LITTLE LIGHT CRACKLE WHICH IS OFTEN STATIC; OR EVEN A RANDOM SOFT TICK – BUT THIS IS MUSIC AUDIO AT ITS BRILLIANT BEST WHICH SHOULD SATISFY EVEN THE AUDIOPHILES - A POWERFUL PINK FLOYD CLASSIC SUPREMELY DELIVERED ON VINYL.

PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER LISTINGS BY CLICKING ON THE ‘VIEW SELLERS OTHER ITEMS’ IN THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER BOX OF THIS LISTING - THANK YOU.

GENERAL NOTES

Thank you for visiting my listing. The section immediately above sets out information specific to the particular album / record offered in this listing. Below are some of my general comments about vinyl which you may want to browse through if you have time. Please feel free to email me with any related comments or observations; particularly if you have any reliable information which contradicts any of my descriptions as I am always interested in adding to my knowledge on this subject. When preparing my listings I use a combination of facts from reliable sources, more than forty years of personal experience and, occasionally, music industry anecdotes.

Just a visual inspection of used vinyls is almost always misleading so I play grade every vinyl I offer, before listing, on a Project III deck fitted with an Ortofon OM 5E cartridge down-force set at 17.5 mN (1.75 g), fitted with a first grade stylus which I renew at intervals according to manufacturers specification, through a manufacturers pre-set Rega Brio amplifier with sound delivered by Focal Chorus 706 loudspeakers, which is unforgiving where there are surface imperfections.

Although it is extremely rare, there can be a difference between my descriptions, and opinions, and an individual buyer’s expectations so I have a clearly stated Returns Policy for added reassurance which is detailed at the bottom of all my listings. In the unlikely event that you want to use this facility please read the details carefully first, and then contact me to agree the procedure. There really will never be a reason to have any problem with an item you purchase from me. Before bidding please read my terms and conditions of sale below which are there to inform bidders and prevent any misunderstandings.

First Issues, First Pressings & Originals: Please note that when I refer to a First Issue I mean that the evidence suggests that the album offered is from the first batch that was issued for commercial release in the country of origin stated in the listing. Where I state First Press I mean that based on a reasonable interpretation of the matrices, mothers and stamper codes the vinyl comes from the first, or extended first, production run; these statements alone do not always mean that the vinyl is from the very first ’stamper’ ever made. However, where I state First Issue and First Press it is likely that the album offered includes one (or more) of the early vinyl(s) produced in the country of origin from the first matrix sets, first or early ‘mother(s)’ and first or early ‘stamper(s)’. Original means that the record bears the first label design for that particular pressing and, in the case of the cover, it is from the first cover manufacturer for that pressing; the label and / or cover may have very slight changes, if they were made within the first production run or, if the album was issued with an ‘in run’ label change or choice of cover designs or colours on first release, but in these cases I will try and explain the differences. This is not an exact science and anomalies will occur where I may make a mistake but I believe this will not happen very often - if it does then all of my buyers have the unequivocal reassurance of my Comprehensive Returns Policy.

My definition of a rare vinyl: Generally there is agreement that to qualify for the description rare there should not be too many of the type offered, available on the market at the time. With my listings that will be the main criterion however I will also occasionally claim rarity based on excellence of condition, or some other key feature, or an accompanying item such as an insert, which is not often found with similar vinyls.

UK first and early pressings: In many cases inexperienced sellers claim first pressing status without knowledge or evidence in the hope of achieving high prices – experienced buyers will know better and avoid those offers. Of course with the more popular huge selling albums, where the record companies were fairly sure of major sales from the outset, there were many first pressings. Also, in cases where demand was sustained or emerging the first press run was maintained over an extended release period; in other cases the first press run was specific. Generally the lower the numbers in the matrices and stamper codes on the vinyl ‘run off’ areas, on both sides of a record, the earlier the pressing therefore ‘A1’ & ‘B1’ are most often first or early pressings, but there are variants and exceptions to the rule. The most notable ones, for example where the ‘1’ matrix was only used for test, promo or industry pressings so the commercial releases started at ‘2’ or even higher, and there are a few more observations which are worth noting. There are low numbered matrices which belong to second and even third pressings (in these cases the record companies gave similar numbers to the first press of a re-issue) you can normally identify these by, examining the labels which are often different in texture and/or design, and by checking the weight of the record as the earlier pressings were normally heavier. Sometimes different symbols were used in the matrices; these may indicate an earlier pressing, a contract pressing or just simply a change of format. For example some records have A61 & B61 others A // 1 & B // 1 others A-1 & B-1 and so on. In these cases the mother and stamper references can help with establishing the proximity of an individual record to the original recording – each different record company had their own coding system, some using letters from words to indicate numbers, others just using numbers. Better known examples include GRAMOPHLTD & BUCKINGHAM – used by EMI and DECCA respectively. Occasionally there are high numbers on first pressings, but this is unusual. Other points to note are the manufacturer of the ‘cover’ or ‘outer sleeve’ and various characteristics or design variants. The ‘inner sleeve’ or ‘bag’ can also be an indicator. However it is not wise to rely on details beyond the matrices and labels as the covers and sleeves can easily be interchanged. ‘Made Up’, Swapped’ or ‘Doctored’ sets are not uncommon, particularly with high value albums which have inserts and special text, so the best advice is to try and make sure that everything matches the criteria thus eliminating most of the risk (a good look at the photographs on the listing, if they are of the actual item offered as they are on all of my listings, is always advisable – hopefully the sellers will also include the ‘zoom’ and ‘enlarge’ photograph facility which only costs pennies to include and it remains a mystery to me as to why many avoid this service?). As a general rule I suggest that you don’t pay hundred’s or thousands of pounds unless you are buying from a reliable source who provide you with comprehensive information and have a clearly stated ‘Returns Policy’ - or unless you’ve got money to throw away (and in that case there are any number of far more deserving charities)

Audio reproduction on vinyl: In my experience there is always an element of surface or background sound with audio reproduction on vinyl, even when new - very hard to imagine how there could not be when two solid surfaces come into contact with each other and are then amplified! In my opinion anybody who claims there is no surface sound, or ‘silence’, is hard of hearing, has not turned the amplifier on, or is using very poor quality audio equipment. Almost all used vinyl has at least light surface scratches which are always visible when viewed under a bright halogen light - which is what I use for inspection. So if you are uncomfortable with a bit of light crackling it’s probably best not to buy vinyl. In my opinion the light surface sound is more than compensated for by the clarity and ‘reality’ of the overall sound reproduction. I listen carefully to every album I list, before listing it for sale.

Please Note: All of this comment contained in this listing is subjective, it is based only on my opinion and your expectations may not necessarily correspond with my standards. If you receive an album from me and you have some differences please remember to use reasonable communication as a first option. I have a comprehensive non confrontational ‘Returns Policy’ which is clearly set out below and providing there is no abuse, or use the negative feedback system, I will always reimburse you in full for your direct costs if you return the album correctly.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

DESCRIPTIONS: Are given in good faith, but they are based on my opinion and standards.  Bidders should note that they offer at their own risk and must satisfy themselves that they have sufficient information about the item before they enter the bidding process.  Please ask questions before you become involved with the auction, NOT afterwards! Where I list sizes/dimensions they are either as stated on the item/label by the supplier/manufacturer or reasonably accurately hand tape measured; however, they are not necessarily precise, should be taken as approximate and not relied upon where absolute precision is required. This clause does not in any way affect your rights under the terms of my ‘Returns Policy’, it is stated to prevent unnecessary inconvenience to both parties.

INFORMATION: Whilst I take care to try and provide accurate information on the original listing it is possible that new information may become available to me afterwards. I therefore strongly recommend that all bidders read any revisions and the ongoing questions / answers section of the listing before bidding as they may contain updated information which could affect your valuation of the item(s). In the event that new information is published, after the time you have become the high bidder, which adversely affects your valuation of the item(s) and you wish to withdraw from the bidding process please email your request and I will use the cancel bid option with no ongoing liability to any of the parties involved in the auction.

PHOTOGRAPHS: All photographs contained within this listing show the actual item (s) offered – they are not catalogue, archive or library photographs.  Furthermore they are direct images and not re-touched or modified in any way. I try to make good and comprehensive use of images on the listing in order to give the prospective bidder the best opportunity to evaluate the item(s); however it is possible that in some circumstances the photographs can enhance the appearance of the item(s) due to compression so please take this into account before bidding and do not hesitate to ask for more images or information which I am happy to send by attachment to email. This is particularly recommended with overseas buyers where returns are often not a viable option.  

OVERSEAS BUYERS WELCOME: I am pleased to deal with buyers from anywhere in the world. My method of LP packaging reduces the risk to your valuable vinyls & covers in transit. Makes no sense to me to buy something important and then play a ‘high risk of damage game’ when having it shipped around the world – I hope you feel the same. I will only dispatch using a fully insured and Signed-for delivery service.

PACKING & POSTAGE:  Vinyl’s are removed from covers and placed in separate transit sleeves. All components are then placed side by side in a polythene inner for extra safety and water resistance and then secured between two corrugated card stiffeners. I use Heavy Duty Mailers Specifically Designed for Vinyl Albums, which provide excellent security and protection, in conjunction with my own Ultra Safe reinforced sealing and packaging method. Internally I use 2 of the highest grade ‘B’ flute corrugated card stiffeners to prevent bending, deformation or edge/corner creasing. Packing & postage prices are NOT negotiable on items dispatched individually or separately. However, if you are a similar time multiple buyer where all items purchased are being sent to the same address and they can be combined safely, you can ask for a discounted quotation before bidding. I will only dispatch using a fully insured and Signed-for delivery service.

Postal insurance is subject to Royal Mail Standard Terms & Conditions. Quotations for other insurance such as premiums to cover non-standard risks or consequential losses are available on request.

PAYMENT: For Buyers WITHIN the UK: PayPal, or Pound sterling cheques / money orders, with minimum 7 days to clear before despatch.

PAYMENT: For Buyers OUTSIDE of the UK: Payments by PayPal only please.

CANCELLATION: The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid, entirely at his discretion and without giving prior notice, in the following circumstances:

They have reason to believe that the bidder has not complied with the terms of their offer as set out on the listing.

The bidder’s feedback is of such limited quantity that it cannot be regarded as reliable.

The bidder’s feedback is of dubious quality and/or gives the seller any indication or reason to doubt the credibility of the bid.

MY FEEDBACK POLICY: I leave feedback for buyers after they inform me that they have received the item(s) and have left me their feedback. As I have a clearly stated Returns Policy, which does not expose the buyer to any direct loss whatsoever, I see no reason for either side to indulge in negative feedback. Providing the buyer does not engage in threats, abuse or use of negative feedback I will resolve any problem in a fair and reasonable way. If you have a problem or complaint about any transaction you have made with me contact me on somemightsell_e@btinternet.com and we will find a solution that is acceptable to you.

SUPERSIZED PHOTOGRAPHS: I have super-sized the photographs above to provide prospective bidders with the best opportunity to make their valuation before entering the bidding process, please just click on the ‘Zoom or Enlarge’ and arrows to use this facility. Sometimes due to reflection these images can appear slightly distorted, ‘graining’ can appear and dust particles can be exaggerated by the light - in reality there are no defects of this kind.