TEN YEARS AFTER-CRICKLEWOOD GREEN -UK 1ST PRS MTX 1W/1W

	£		26
	$		34

TEN YEARS AFTER  - 'CRICKLEWOOD GREEN' 

Very 1st Pressing MATRIX No's: XZAL 9583.P 1W / XZAL 9584.P 1W

Very 1st Mother Stamp 1  1

 ORIGINAL UK 1970 DERAM SML 1065 (Stereo)'Red/White' Label 1st PRESS

COVER/VINYL/INNER SLEEVE are all in Exceptional-Near Perfect condition!!!

**** Vinyl visually looks Unmarked has NO obvious Scratches/Bad marks or Blemishes ****  

**** Virtually Silent Run-ins and inbetween Tracks ****

**** Hard to Beat on the Audio Performance Playback ****

Very 1st UK Press Released April 1970 - Check List Regarding This LP

 1. Very 1st Matrix Stampers: 1W / 1W & Mothers 1 / 1

2. First UK Pressing on the Deram red & White two tone Labels

3. RARE Original 1st UK Issue Printed Garrod & Lofthouse Sleeve with 1970 Date text Printed and Porthole cut out on back of cover to view if LP is Red (Mono) or Blue (Stereo)

 A Rare Original Deram 1970 UK 8-Track Stereo Vinyl LP Album which is in Superb all round Near Perfect Condition very well preserved for 41 years of age -  This Vinyl copy has all the Correct early 1ST PRESS features as listed above with the -1W -1W Matrix endings - In the  Original UK Made Garrod & Lofthouse Matt Gatefold Picture Sleeve Cover and Original inner Sleeve - Cover & Sleeve are virtually unmarked and near perfect all components being totally intact and in very clean condition with hardly any blemishes to be seen and again all in Great condition!!! - Just so scarce and probably near impossible these days to find an early 1st press of this collectable Ten Years After Album - Sleeve that usually is found to be torn,split,written on,worn and grubby looking - Your probably thinking will I ever find that elusive 1st Press cover where the sleeve is in half decent intact order and the Vinyl is still in Respectable playable condition and not covered in the usual bad scratches/marks across the surfaces and not been played to death and destruction at wild parties                                                       Well You Have NOW!!!

All parts of this Original Album are Outstanding and Superb - Well cared for and looked after and barely touched or used and Not overplayed - You will not be Disappointed!!! - So now here is your chance to own the very 1st Pressing of one of Ten Years After's Greatest Music Works!!!

ARTIST: TEN YEARS AFTER

TITLE:  CRICKLEWOOD GREEN

YEAR: 1970

CAT NO: SML 1065

LABEL & COLOUR: RED/WHITE

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos: 1st PRESSING (1W & 1W)  

All of my records That I'm selling are from my own Personal Collection that I have collected and cherished for over 45 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard. All Records that I do offer will have NO Warps,Jumps,sticks,writing on covers or labels unless clearly stated in descriptions.

Vinyl Condition: EX Visually the vinyl is in a Unmarked Condition - This 1st Press Vinyl at least has not been played to death and destruction like most - It has been carefully played a minimal number of times over the early years and then stored away in a cupboard shows generally nothing but only light use for its 41 years life span - With NO needle mark scratches or any other bad marks that I can visually see or detect that will affect the Audio Playback - When examined on closer examination under a strong angled light it reveals nothing more than a few very mild light hairlines across surfaces and some usual insignificant disc inner sleeve removal faint wispy light lines here and there that absolutely doesn’t affect the virtually near perfect audio playback (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall excellent condition on both sides) - The vinyl still retains all its original jet black shiny gloss mirror like sheen and lustre - It would be very hard these days to find a better vinyl copy of this 1st Stereo Pressing Record that plays without any problems!  It’s a Great Example!!! 

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 42 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that may be still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as EX to Near Mint  - This vinyl visually looks like its hardly been played that much and shows NO heavy marks or scratches and still looks an Amazing example - There are No major Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback or if at all  you may get some very light static crackle for a second or two and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any consequence on this 42 year old Classic  that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its just a Fantastic listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynamic Stereo Audio performance!!! 

Labels Condition: NM  Original 1st Press Red & White Deram Labels that are still in a superb bright bold colour - visually looks in an unmarked condition with no obvious evidence of any wear around the spindle hole that can be seen - Even under a bright angled Halogen light it shows very little spindle traces around the spindle hole it's certainly evident that it was not overplayed and was very well cared for over its 41 year life  

Cover Condition: EX-NM  An Original UK Garrod & Lofthouse Matt Gatefold cover - This Clean Virtually Mint intact Unmarked cover is still in an all around Exceptional Pristine near Perfect condition and is a Fantastic example of a well preserved looked after cover with virtually NO storage wear - That's totally intact with Superb straight unworn edges and opening edge with excellent pointed corners - The sleeve looks exceptional and virtually unblemished Inside and Out and still shows all the original clean bold colouring that is near perfect - The sleeve being mainly a creamy yellow colour across the front and back which is usually extremely vulnerable to getting dirty and grubby -  But this one is the opposite being very clean and shows barely any handling evidence that can be seen with the inside of Gatefold overall is near perfect condition - This cover is one of the best that I have seen over the years that's not in a grubby worn falling apart state - It would be very difficult to find and improve on this 1st Press cover!!! 

Spine Condition: NM The un-laminated Spine is still in exceptional condition straight - clean undamaged being in virtually perfect preserved condition just a little light storage rub wear at each end of spine (not that noticeable) - All written text still showing to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded as it was printed!!!  

Inner Sleeve: NM The original 'Stereo' Blue & White Sleeve is Totally intact and shows No real evidence of handling or yellow/brown ageing discolour - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writing,Stickers or other Blemishes 

 The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List: 

Sugar The Road

3:46

Working On The Road

4:15

50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain

7:37

Year 3,000 Blues

2:17

Me And My Baby

4:12

Love Like A Man

7:13

Circles

3:55

As The Sun Still Burns Away

4:42

I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record 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 lessing 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 noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

        If there are any questions you would like to ask that I may not have covered Please email

YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT YOU CAN TRUST - I OFFER QUALITY VINYL FOR SALE THAT IS ASSURED - ALL MY SOLD ITEMS HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS - I OFFER VERY FAST NEXT DAY POSTAL DESPATCH AFTER AUCTION ENDS AND AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYPAL PAYMENT - WITH PROMPT EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE WINNING BIDDER AT ALL TIMES

Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.95 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49