RARE TRANSLUCENT RED - DAVID BOWIE ASHES TO ASHES 1st UK PRESS - EXCELLENT VINYL

	£		49
	$		65

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This is an original pressing bought at the time of first release. A small number of these were pressed on translucent red vinyl. This is not an intentional 'coloured vinyl' record, rather just the formulation of vinyl used which looks black under normal conditions but which is actually a deep translucent red when viewed in front of a bright light source. I estimate that the standard copies outnumber the translucent red copies by at least a hundred to one, probably far more.

The sleeve has a neat 4cm split to one side-seam and some ring-marking which you can see in the photos, but no other issues. The disc has been played but looked after and has no major issues. The labels have some minor spindle marking but are are clean and free from blemishes. I've played both sides in full and they both play superbly with no issues. I would play-grade both sides as Excellent (Ex). Comes with the stamps insert, which is in decent condition, although there are tiny pin-holes in the corners. 

(For the avoidance of any doubt - the photographs show the light shining THROUGH the vinyl. It is not a reflection).

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please ask any questions before you bid or buy.

Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed 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 might 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, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £5.50, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.95, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £18.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £13.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £29.50, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £18.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.