Rare Bird 'Somebody's Watching' (2383-211) UK white label test pressing (VG/+)
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Jun 21, 2021 Sold Date
Jun 14, 2021 Start Date
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Description

This is a rare thing – a white label pressing of Rare Bird’s ‘Somebody’s Watching’, a 1973 UK prog-rock LP.

The disc has various minor hairlines and light surface scrapes under bright light, with 1 mark that is barely feelable and might at worst cause some clicks – I’ll be grading VG as a precaution but could well play as well as EX.


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This is a great example of a desirable pressing, so grab a test pressing on vinyl!
Info: 

(2383-211)

 

Record Size: 12”

Record Grading: VG(+)

Sleeve Grading: -

Record Label: Polydor

Title: Somebody’s Watching

Speed: 33RPM

Release Year: 1973

Country/Region of Manufacture: UK

Genre: Rock

Language: English

Decade: 70s

Artist: Rare Bird



Domestic postage rates:
7" to UK (Signed for 2nd Class): £3.50 12" to UK (Signed for 2nd Class): £4.20
Tracked postage costs (items over £100):
7" or 12" to UK (Special Delivery): £12
International shipping rates:
EU tracked & signed: £15 Rest of world tracked & signed: £26.50



GRADING SYSTEM:
1. NM: Record/sleeve will be near-perfect or have maybe very minor scuff/s from being handled a few times or from the inner sleeve (potentially played once or twice). 
2. EX: Record will have some minor scuffs and possible more noticeable marks preventing a NM grading; a record that was played very little and has been taken care of.
3. VG Plus: Record will have noticeable scuffs and light scratches from being handled and played, but nothing too deep as to affect playback. May have light background noise in quieter areas but still no major issues; a record that has been played and enjoyed but not abused.
4. VG: Record will have scuffs and scratches from being handled and played, causing noticeable background noise and some disturbances/pops but still enjoyable overall; still a good quality record that can be enjoyed with life left.

5. GOOD / FAIR / POOR: Record will have scuffs and major scratches. Can still be played but will have background noise and most likely major distractions such as sustained pops or skips. Records with this grade are used for rare albums or ones that would be best used only for display.


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