Pretty Things - P.F. Sorrow - Original 1968 UK Mono

	£		276
	$		366

1968's S.F. Sorrow is arguably the first concept album ever recorded. It traces the story of a man called Sebastian Sorrow from birth to his eventual demise across a largely dark journey, as one could probably determine when a song title called 'Death' turns up halfway through. Musically though, this is also a landmark album featuring some great psychedelic moments on, in particular the intense riff that propels 'Balloon Burning' and the maddening, effects-laden spiral that concludes 'Baron Saturday' bookending the despair on 'Death' where Phil May's vocals stink of dislocation and regret; somehow one gets the feeling that this story doesn't have a happy ending, it would quite feasibly be hailed as a masterpiece if it was released today.

The Pretty Things called 'S.F. Sorrow' and is an ORIGINAL 1968 UK 1st MONO Pressing !!!!

This is a MASSIVELY RARE LP pressed on Thick Quality vinyl and very hard to find !!!

Not only that but this copy is in STUNNING CONDITION !!!  

The Cat. No is SX 6306 on the 1st Press Blue/Black Columbia label (see picture)

All the tracks are pure quality Pretty Things at their best !!!!  Any fan of Pretty Things, or 60s music in general, will want to have this in their collection!!!!

The record labels are in STUNNING condition (see pictures) with NO writing, and barely ANY spindle marks !

IT IS VERY CLEAR THAT THIS RECORD HAS BARELY BEEN PLAYED AT ALL !

The vinyl is in STUNNING condition and plays FLAWLESSLY !

Most of these 60s LPs are usually found totally worn out, and almost unplayable. This one is NOT and has NO scratches, only a few MEGA light NON sounding scufflines only visible under light, and only a VERY few of the lightest paper scuffs only visible under extreme light !

The record retains all of it's original 'Just Pressed' look and shines like new.

It is great to find that the record plays as well as it's visual appearance with NO pops, NO sticking, NO jumps and NO crackle !

There is NO groovewear and NO distortion !

Believe me this record is NOT overgraded in ANY way

I use STRICT RC grading standards - it is not in my interest not to !

The record also comes in its ORIGINAL inner !

The MONO 1st Press Flipback Gatefold Cover has NO edge wear, NO ringwear, NO spinal wear, only VERY slight corner wear (NOT through the colour), only a VERY few light creases (cover retains ALL of its original flatness), and NO writing!!!!

The opening edges are beautifully straight with NO feathering, even the unlaminated inside is in STUNNING condition with NO wear, NO Grubbyness, and NO yellowing!!!! The cover must grade Excellent+ if not better!!!!

HAVE A LOOK AT MY PICTURES - I DO MY BEST TO SHOW THE RECORD FROM ALL ANGLES AND MAKE THE PICTURES AS CLEAR AS POSSIBLE 

• Mint - The record is in brand new condition With no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover & any extra items (inserts, etc) are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Un-played should be Mint.
• Excellent - The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging may have slight wear and / or creasing.
• Very Good - The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
• Good - The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, may have some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration etc.

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• UK payment - Through Paypal, Cheque or Postal Order (goods will be sent upon funds clearing)
• Payment from outside the UK - Through Paypal.
• All payment to be received within 7 days unless mutually agreed.
• All questions through the 'ask the seller' through Ebay and NOT email.
• Refunds - No Quibble - Return the item and i will refund you. Whatever the reason. This is for the item only NOT postage.
• Packaging - All vinyl sent in professional mailers with stiffeners. Vinyl removed from covers for safe transit.
• Insurance - I recommend insurance and will quote on individual parcels upon request.
• Any damage or loss is on the buyer if insurance is not taken.

           Finally, thank you for taking the time to look at my auction and good luck.