SPOOKY TOOTH, CEREMONY, MINT- 1969 UK ISLAND 1st PRESS WITH EXCEPTIONAL SLEEVE
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Description
It is my pleasure to offer for auction an exceptional MINT- example of the hauntingly brilliant third studio album by SPOOKY TOOTH (FEATURING PIERRE HENRY) titled "CEREMONY", Catalogue Number ILPS 9107. This is a 1969 UK STEREO 1st PRESSING on the PINK ISLAND RECORD LABEL with a 1st ISSUE MATT-FINISH GATEFOLD SLEEVE. [The stamped matrix numbers are the earliest ILPS 9107 A//1 and ILPS 9107 B//1].
The sleeve is in EX+ condition with only the lightest signs of wear. It’s a beautiful example which will be almost impossible to improve upon.
The solidly-pressed 145g record is in MINT- condition. The Pink Rim Island labels are like new with only 3 or 4 faint spindle traces each side. There is virtually no wear to the spindle hole. I can confirm that the record has only received a few careful plays on a high quality turntable. Both sides play MINT- throughout with no deterioration in sound quality and barely any unwanted noise at all. The sound quality is exceptional.
The white poly-lined inner sleeve is in unmarked EX condition.
Overall this is a rare opportunity to acquire a superb 1st press copy of Spooky Tooth's hauntingly brilliant Ceremony album which will make a fine addition to any record collection.
GRADINGS
The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Sony PS-X600 Biotracer turntable fitted with an AT-30E MC cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My grading is strict and in accordance with the following descriptions:
· MINT- Record is superb, almost like new, with just a few sleeve removal type surface marks and no deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve is near perfect in all respects.
· EX Record is a top quality example, with just a few very light surface marks which do not sound, and barely any discernable deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve has slight wear and/or creasing.
· VG Record has some visual surface marks, but still plays to a high standard without any major deterioration in sound quality – just a few clicks or light surface sound in places. Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects but is still very presentable.
All records can be expected to rotate sufficiently evenly on the turntable for there to be no effect whatsoever on the audio playback. Minor warps or dishing will not be mentioned as virtually all records display these features to some degree and no record is perfectly flat.
PACKAGING
LPs are packaged with care and well protected to ensure that they arrive safely in the same condition as they leave me. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit.
INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE
LPs posted outside of the UK will only be sent International Signed-For with insurance at the following cost:
Europe - £8.00
Worldwide - £12.80
