PINK FLOYD Wish You Were Here UK 1st Press, Sticker & Wrap.

	£		129
	$		171

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Artist or Band: PINK FLOYD

Album Title: Wish You Were Here.

Producer(s): Pink Floyd.

TRACK LIST:

Side 1: a) Shine On You Crazy Diamond parts 1–5; b) Welcome to the Machine.

Side 2: a) Have a Cigar; b) Wish You Were Here; c) Shine On You Crazy Diamond parts 6–9.

Label/Format: Harvest - customised format.

Label Conditions: Both very clean, fresh and attractive with only a very small few light spindle marks that hardly even show. Indeed side one has hardly any at all.

Mode / Speed: Stereo / 33.3 rpm.

Cat Number: SHVL 814.

Weight of this Record: 135 grams. One of the heavier ones of these I have held and this above average.

Country of Manufacture: England.

Rarity: It would be foolish say this album is even scarce, but only a small percentage are found with any of the original black wrapping still attached. This makes a considerable difference for the more serious collector, even though the black shrinkwrap is not fully present or intact, allowance has to be made for shinkage which this always does. Over time, this contracts and tightens on the cover substantially making removal near impossible. Also finding the sticker practically as made is a considerable bonus. This one had the sticker applied inverted from the opening edge, that I have found quite unusual. Also, this record has the ‘first prress’ matrixes as confirmed below.

Original Year of Release: 1975

Matrix Nos: SHVL 814 A-1 / SHVL 814 B-3 [these matrixes are recognised as the first issue]

Musicians: David Gilmour – vocals, guitars, lap steel guitar, EMS Synthi AKS, keyboards, tape effects; 6 & 12 strings acoustic guitar; Roger Waters – vocals, bass guitar, guitar, VCS3, tape effects; Nick Mason – drums, percussion, tape effects; Richard Wright – keyboards, VCS3, clavinet, background vocals. Guests: Dick Parry – saxophone; Roy Harper – vocal. Backing vocals: Venetta Fields and Carlena Williams.

Brief Info: Few rock fans will not know this album well. Consistently high in all all-time great lists whether compiled by critics or the record-buying public, this album sold in vast numbers but fewer remain in fine overall conditions or play well and have all the original pieces. It’s success and huge demand is, I feel sure, why this record has so many problems. Pressed in vast numbers and most-all on thin vinyl (even the first-made, although this one is heavier than most), quality-control was probably not high on the agenda, units in shops was the order-of-the-day, hence so many copies failed to impress for clean sound. This record does have some surface sound in places but the majority plays very well indeed. It is simply a more typical example and so few of these will ever play anything like silent. The first issues seem to be the most inconsistent and with close viewing, some light impurity within the vinyl can just be seen. But collectors want the early-made ones with the original cover packaging, so I will offer this very respectable set. The record appears very little played and for it’s majority, offers impressive sound. But it is not for the highly discerning. Those who want silence will never find it easy from a first issue, that is a plain fact.

Pink Floyd’s homage to original guitarist/vocalist Syd Barrett, this has always been one of the band’s most popular albums and justifiably so. Many fans will still tolerate less than quiet pressings of this record to enjoy the true drama and impact of this beautifully produced album. Vinyl still has the edge in terms of dynamic range and impact and my LP12 made this record sound quite stunning – but it does have a little surface sound in places, but not too much, or I would not offer it. I play all my records on an Linn LP12 front end, it is ruthlessly revealing, and a little gentle crackle was heard briefly on side one and two. The saxophone break on ‘Diamond’ still sends a shiver down the spine as does the effects on ‘Machine’. The original packaging is largely complete, that allowing for shrinkage of the black plastic on the cover. Most-all buyers removed it all anyway - myself very much included when I bought a copy on the day of issue. I did not even consider keeping it on, I wanted to see the real cover not something that resembled a dustbin liner. But time changes opinions, and many want the original packaging too, but few still exist with it included, hence the vast gain in price guide values for those that do. This black shinkwrap always contracts, so this in real terms has lost little but has splits. The exposed right opening edge of the real cover has some toning and discolouration. I would quite safely assume the rest is okay as it has never been exposed. If the wrap is removed, it would be nigh-on impossible to put it on again. The shaped and recessed inner sleeve is included in fine shape as is the original serrated edged post card, equally fine. I have heard a number of copies of this record that have constant irritating crackle throughout – this one has only brief and quite light traces here and there with the majority playing well. So please bare this in mind if you choose to bid. At least I am telling it the way it is – any copy is offered not play-tested, it will be a massive gambol to what it sounds like. Only one in many hundred (or more) will play close to silent – I have had a small few over the years, but they are quite rare.

Cover Grade and Format: I cannot really grade what I cannot see in full. The exposed area on the right due to shrinkage is Very Good with some discolouration to one of the front corners and mild traces of grubbiness, I would assume the rest below the wrap is clean as it has not been exposed. A single matt finished cover with no laminate. Printed and made in England.

Original Shrinkwrap, Cover & Sticker: The wrap retains a fine shine with some natural dulling and with moderate shrinkage that is almost impossible to avoid once opened to remove the record. A little is missing and there is a split on the top (with the sticker facing upright). A small split on one corner as well due to tightening which this always does. Lovely to see that huge original front sticker looking practically as made. Never picked at or removed, this is uncreased and aged little, the surface colour impressive. I would grade the sticker Excellent(+) at least.

The Inner Sleeve & Format: EXCELLENT: this being quite critical. An unlined thick card and again never good for the record’s surface. Most discerning collectors immediately transferred the record to a lined inner to avoid abrasions to the playing surfaces. Often too late however, as many had marked in manufacture as the LP was rammed inside the inner in the packing factory. This has very mildly darkened but is undamaged or split, any marks tiny and faint. Any record impression very light indeed and all edges solidly intact with NO repairs. This has the shaped corners and the original wide top opening, this crisp and very neat indeed with barely anything to fault.

The Post Card: EXCELLENT(++): this is the original serrated edged type, many are smooth cut and are more common. The ‘perforations’ are all very neat indeed and have avoided the burring. Just the corner tips have tiny rubs, this very difficult to avoid as well. The front has a super glossy finish with no dulling at all. The back is very white and looking as made. Quite rarely, this one has NO creasing which makes a big difference to the very fine appearance.

Vinyl Condition/Visual Grading: NEAR EXCELLENT: with only very fine and faint surface marks seen critically under bright angled light. What can be seen also is dulling spots within the vinyl, that purely within manufacture. As stated, this record was mass-produced in considerable numbers to meet initial demand. The purity of the vinyl is without doubt questionable and that is the main reason why so many of these (and other big-sellers around this time) were not as quiet as they could have been. I would simply say this is a quite typical early pressed example, I feel sure very little played with any of the minor surface trace marks from the hard inner. The speckle or dulling within the vinyl itself is moderately light compared to some I have seen, thus it plays generally well with any surface sound quite light and infrequent, but some present nonetheless. Visually, still a record but not for the audiophile or highly discerning.

Album Played For Grading: Yes. [I play ALL records I offer before submitting to Ebay, also the record is played in its entirety unless clearly stated otherwise. I do NOT play snippets or joining grooves to check for sound quality and quietness – I play from the beginning to end via clinically revealing B&W speakers that include the legendary tweeter from their awesome Nautilus range that reveals every blemish or miniscule sound present on any record.]

Sound Quality and Audio Grading: I reitterate, I have heard so many really bad copies of this record (that I will not offer), this one more borderline, but I think, given to how difficult this is to ever find near ‘perfect’, I decided to offer it (with a very low value to let the customer decide what it’s worth). One of the most difficult, if not indeed THE most difficult album in the Floyd catalogue that will play well on vinyl (except for the mono version of ‘Piper’), this so often has considerable and loud crackle, often present on the majority of the record. Here any surface sound is gentle, light and infrequent. An album with several quite passages and silence on any copy is a considerable demand. If indeed anyone has a copy that plays absolutely perfectly for it’s entirety, well treasure it because it’s the exceptional rather than the rule. A beautifully produced album with breathtaking sound and dynamics and plays with powerful, distortion-free sound, all frequencies are sharp and clear. Sound quality is astonishing with a wide dynamic range and very detailed sound, this is genuine high fidelity masterpiece. Such a pity the pressing quality did not alway match it. I am asked so often by regular buyers if I have a ‘perfect’ ‘Wish You Were Here’, but only very rarely can I offer a copy that even approaches that standard. An evergreen high fidelity favourite along with ‘Dark Side of the Moon’, and still used to this day to test quality systems. The astonishing sound that almost takes you into the recording studio itself with the stereo imagery of ‘Welcome to the Machine’ and the power of the bass synth offering amazing depth, slam and resolution. A real test for any equipment and pressing. The lack of pops and clicks is good news and I state again, it does have some mainly light to very light surface sound on the odd quiet area or two – So be aware. This is a great album musically and deserves it’s masterpiece status that remains undimished over the years. The majority I found very pleasing and little really worried me too much, I almost expect some minor sound from this album. The Sondek gleans every available piece of information that even the lauded CD remasters fail to produce. There is something really special in owning a first issue ‘Wish You Were Here’, even if the sound if less squeaky clean than the digital format. A very respectable complete example that many will enjoy, but not for the less tolerant who only want perfection at any cost. Slightly more cautious recommendation applies for this one.

Now one of the most established sellers on Ebay and still offering the finest and most accurately described and graded records I can find. I pride myself on offering a variety of genres to keep my site as interesting as possible. I will rarely offer any record that falls below a true Excellent grading, unless its of a certain rarity which will justify offering a lesser grade. I try, to the best of my ability to describe as accurately and as honesty as I can all items I offer for sale with all the relevant information I can think of to help any potential bidder and collector. You may notice I only submit records sparingly on Ebay - on average ONEADAY, a couple more at weekends if time permits, hence the name - time rarely allows for more as I Play-Grade virtually every record I offer in their entirety, not just bits to guess a grade - visuals alone do not always tell a true or full story. I will mention any defects or flaws no matter how small that I notice to be fair as possible to any interested collector – I am very fussy and my buyers have the right to be too. Every record I offer, whether it be a common or rare item deserves the same respect as far as I am concerned and will be treated the same - just because an item is rare does not always mean its good. I get just as much pleasure offering a relatively common record in stunning near mint condition as the real rare items. All the pictures I use for your guidance are taken with a digital camera or scanned - they are NOT improved, cleaned-up or made better looking than they are with camera trickery or enhancing with digital programmes. What you see is what you get and scanned labels will give a more accurate representation of the genuine colour than flash photography where light is variable. I cannot guarantee total accuracy for colours however but most will be very close. If any picture I take looks more flattering than the actual item for any reason, I will clearly state the fact in the advert and vice-versa. I hope the item below is to your liking - any questions can be emailed and I will do my very best to answer you. I am enthusiastic, and have a fair degree of knowledge about many genres and I promise quality items - bid with confidence - excellence comes as standard and so does Near Mint regularly. Please assume all records I offer have NO jumps, sticks, warps or writing on covers or labels unless clearly stated to the contrary. Thanks for your interest and Good luck – MIKE.

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PACKING - THIS IS WHAT YOU GET.

What You Get: To confirm to the strict Ebay rules on shipping, I must now send ALL my packets ‘Signed-For’ with NO exceptions. Both buyers and sellers want their packets to have a safer journey and this is not a bad thing.

I now offer the fastest possible posting, often the very next day after payment is received or within two to three days maximum (unless on holiday). I only use FIRST-CLASS Mail. The record’s cover will be placed within a BRAND NEW soft protective sleeve and the actual record will be professionally cleaned on my new VPI-17 Pro vacuum system to give ultimate clean grooves and playing surfaces and the best possible looks and ultimate sound quality. You will NOT get tired, dull looking, dust infested records inside worn and foggy covers with tatty inners from this seller and that’s a promise and guarantee. All records are posted in professional boxes (NOT Mailers, these do not offer any real protection). The record(s) are REMOVED from their main cover to avoid edge splits and placed within a brand new polylined inner. The record’s original inner will be included if available. The boxes are then reinforced with at least TWO, ULTRA THICK stiffeners for maximum extra protection – these are FOUR TIMES thicker than commercial stiffeners and are custom-made for oneadayrecords. Really rare and expensive albums will even be Double Boxed if deemed necessary and possible. When larger boxes are used, the thick record and stiffener ‘sandwich’ is then thickly embedded into bubble-wrap to bulk out the record inside the box to centre the item inside to reduce the risk of damage still further. Printed address labels are used for clarity as well as a sender label. Customers requests or special needs for P&P will be respected if at all possible but ‘Signed-For’ posting is NOT an option anymore. I do not profit on posting and the cost of this lavish packing is NOT even charged for, I offer probably the best-value and safest shipping possible for ultimate confidence. The boxes and ultra thick double-wall stiffeners and bubble wrap make a near impregnable fortress for safe shipping and this is used inland and overseas for ALL my records, not just the rare and expensive. I will invoice any winning bidder as soon as possible after the auction ends. My ‘loss’ or ‘damage rate’ is less than one in two thousand+ based on over 8,000+ items sold in over 10 years of Ebay trading and I consider that pretty exceptional. The only damage rate acceptable for this seller is ZERO and I think my packets will offer just that. It would take a vicious postman or postal service to damage these for sure. Even one of these stiffeners cannot be bent by hand, so what chance 2 inside a box? Oneadayrecords is a MAILER-FREE ZONE. I discount of course for multiple purchases with a maximum of FIVE records per box (one double can sometimes be included subject to total weight). All postage costs are below and at the top of the listing.

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PLEASE NOTE: I now exercise my right to open a dispute after the Ebay rule of FOUR days if no payment is received. I will then cancel the dispute to end the, again after the mandatory FOUR days and then offer the item to the runner-up or relist. The non-payer will also be blocked from my Ebay site and they take the Ebay consequences (a strike or removal from the system). Small businesses need prompt payment to trade and these strict rules WILL be applied.

SHIPPING COSTS & CONDITIONS – THESE comply with EBAY’S RULES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Posting & Packing: UK & CHANNEL ISLANDS all now sent via Recorded Delivery:

1 LP (FIRST-CLASS Recorded Delivery with Standard Royal Mail Insurance) [Signed For] = £4.25

1 LP (Special Delivery with Standard £500 Maximum Insurance) [Signed For, Next Day] = £8. (this includes insurance of £500). Add £2 per extra LP.

Posting & Packing: EUROPE & SCANDINAVIA. (Airmail Only):

1 LP (Small Packet ‘Signed For’ with Standard Royal Mail Insurance [£50 maximum]) = £12 (enhanced Royal Mail insurance is an optional extra £3). Add £3 per extra LP.

Posting & Packing: ALL OVERSEAS (non-European) e.g. USA (ANY PART OF); South America; New Zealand; Australia; Canada; Japan and other Far East; (Airmail Only: I NEVER use Surface Mail):

1 LP (Small Packet ‘Signed For’ with Standard Royal Mail Insurance [£50 maximum]) = £16 (£17 for double sets). Add £3 per extra LP. (enhanced Royal Mail insurance is an optional extra £3)

Payment Conditions:

I prefer PayPal or cheque from UK winning bidders. I can accept PayPal from overseas bidders or direct payment into my bank account.

Potential Bidders: I will cancel any bids I feel are time-wasters. A maximum 3 days for communication and 7 days for payment to arrive - if not I will relist the item or offer to the runner-up. Fast deals get great feedback from me. Any questions - please ask and thanks for looking.

My Guarantee: If any winning bidder is not satisfied with their purchase I will offer a complete refund. I will not refund if any defect detail is clearly stated on the advert and missed by the buyer, so read the item description carefully. If any overseas collector does not understand anything in my listing, please email and ask me to help. Thank You.

SOME GENERAL GUIDES TO WEAR AND CONDITIONS TO HELP YOU DECIDE

My Use of Description Terminology: Surface Marks = Superficial, usually light marks, hairlines or light scuffs that rarely sound. Scratch = a needle mark that goes below the record’s surface, some will sound, some will not, my play-grade will inform. Original = a record that has been pressed with the first label design which does NOT necessarily mean a very first pressed record. First Pressing = A record that I believe or know to be a genuine very first pressed record. I do not claim to always know for sure, and that’s why I state the stamper and matrix numbers if at all possible, for those who claim to know what they all mean, the information is there for the collector to decide. I prefer to use terms like ‘Early Copy’ rather than ‘First Pressing’ if I am not totally sure. Surface Sound = Mild, light sound, usually light crackle or similar. Distortion = Break up of the actual sound caused by groove wear or damage from a chipped stylus – the most undesirable form of unwanted sound, vintage mono records were the most prone to this happening but not exclusively so. The symptoms of distortion are high frequency clipping, moderate constant crackle or an echo type sound quality. Violin, piano and vocals are most prone to groove-wear distortion. Feathering = Fraying or softening of the entry edge of a cover. Covers with feathered entrance edges are more likely to have had the actual record inserted and removed more than a non-feathered, sharp-edged cover which are always far more attractive. Set Off, actually a printer’s term for dark ink leaving mild residue on pale or white ink when rested upon. e.g. when a gatefold cover has black ink closed against white, this can leave some black residue on the pale area – this is mostly unavoidable or course.

The Argument for Vinyl Original sound and mix (mono mixes are rarely available on CD), high quality sound on clean copies (played on a hi-end dedicated analogue system – breathtaking sound!), beautiful, large format covers, artwork, inserts and even full size posters etc; huge investment potential, and the pleasure of owning ‘the real thing’.