Status Quo Quo U.K. 1974 Vertigo LP Multiple Posters UNSOLD STOCK ARCHIVE EX+/NM

	£		15
	$		20

UNSOLD SHOP STOCK – Much of the material I’m currently selling is unsold stock from a record shop which closed down in the early 1980’s.  Most of this stock has been played once (if at all).  This statement will begin any auction where the item has been sourced from this stock.

Original U.K. 1974 Vertigo Spaceship label L.P. pressing of Status Quo’s ‘Quo’ L.P. (Catalogue Reference: Vertigo Records 9102 001 SUPER DE LUXE).  This comes from unsold shop stock and as such contains three copies of the original poster lyric insert (please see attached images).  I don’t know how it has come to pass that there are three copies of the insert but nonetheless this is the case.  The matrixes here are quite confusing but I would hazard a guess that this is the 1st pressing.    Both matrixes have the number ‘6360106’ struck through.  The Side One matrix reads ‘9102001 1Y//1 420 0 1332 MELY’ and the Side Two matrix reads ‘9102001 MELS! 2Y//2 420 0 15 15’.  The vinyl and sleeve are typical of U.K. Vertigo pressings of the period.  This has literally sat in storage since at least the very early 1980s.  I would think that it is very likely that this copy is unplayed.

CONDITION: NM (VINYL) / EX+/NM (POSTER INSERTS) / EX+ (SLEEVE): This is basically an archive-like copy.  As I note above - I can see no evidence that the vinyl here has ever been played.  All my items are graded under an intense light and I’ve strugged to even identify any fine hairline marks.  At the very least it is obvious this copy has never seen even light play.  The surfaces shine like new.  Two of the poster inserts which are included are basically immaculate and one demonstrates very light creasing.  The sleeve displays only very minor wear and in my opinion there are no major flaws.  There is evidence of very minor rubbing to isolated sections of the sleeve.  Limited wear is evidence around the very edges with each corner displaying minor fraying.  There is a ‘dig’ in the sleeve above the letter ’t’ on the front which has exposed the white cardboard underbelly.  There is a small, light crease on the rear which results from the sleeve having been gripped between the fingertips whilst the vinyl was removed.  The top of the cover has come slightly unstuck on the rear.  I’m not bothered by things like this as it is somewhat inevitable that as the glue dries with time that covers come unstuck but other people seem to get quite animated about such things!  There is nothing else to say about a cover which remains crisp and an overall package which will be hard to beat!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words!  

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intenselight there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

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