TEN YEARS AFTER, SSSSH 1969 UK DERAM PSYCH BLUES 1st ISSUE
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betsy50 Store
Hello, my name is Nick (aka playgraderecords). I have been an avid record collector for many years, building up an extensive collection of mostly blues/rock, psych, progressive and classic rock albums from the mid sixties to early seventies period. I have decided to sell off a few choice albums in either the Fixed Price or Auction formats. These offerings represent the crème de la crème of my 35 years of record collecting and are of the highest quality. My grading is strict and any significant defects will be mentioned. You can rest assured that a record that I grade as MINT- will be both visually and aurally as fine a copy as you are ever likely to find (hopefully my feedback and 4.94/5.0 "item as described" rating will bear this out). My descriptions are concise and in accordance with the GRADINGS detailed below. I will not bore you with the unnecessary duplication of song lyrics, and self-respect will not allow the use of ridiculous words like "awesome, mega, hyper", etc., or endless exclamation marks. Customer satisfaction is of the highest importance to me. In the unlikely event that you are not entirely happy with an LP for any reason, I will refund you in full upon return without any hassle.
From my own personal collection I am pleased to offer a superb example of the brilliant blues rock studio album by TEN YEARS AFTER titled “SSSSH!”, Catalogue Number SML 1052. This is an original 1969 UK STEREO 1st ISSUE on the DERAM RECORD LABEL, with a stunning MOORE & MATTHES LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE. Complete with the correct Decca blue and white poly-lined inner sleeve. [The sleeve is the earliest possible design with the Mono/Stereo peep-hole in the top right corner of the back cover. The matrix numbers are XZAL-9083.P-3L and XZAL-9084.P-2L].
The sleeve is in EX+ condition with only the lightest signs of wear and a few minor creases. It’s a beautiful example. I have taken plenty of photos from all angles so that you can judge the exceptional condition for yourself.
The heavyweight 150g record (pressed by Decca) is in EX+ condition. The Deram labels are unmarked with only a few short spindle traces near the centres. I can confirm that the record has only received a modest number of careful plays on high end hifi. Both sides play excellently throughout with no deterioration in sound quality and barely any unwanted noise. The audio is very powerful and vibrant with great bass. It’s a great blues rock album too!
The blue and white poly-lined inner sleeve is in unmarked EX condition.
Overall this is a superb copy of arguably Ten Years After’s most accomplished album which will grace any record collection.
GRADINGS
The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Rega P5 turntable fitted with a high end cartridge. My gradings are 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.
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 - £10.95
Worldwide - £14.80
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