I have the pleasure to list from one eccentric owner a large and superb collection of 1960’s singles: all in at least excellent condition and many in as mint condition as can be found. I have discovered many that are actually in unplayed mint condition, but I have decided to grade them cautiously as in Near Mint.

Some of the labels have stickers or have the original price written in pen or pencil on one side. I have graded these cautiously to be in very good condition, even though they may have no signs of spindle marks and the record may not have been played.

Brown cards had replaced a few of the original sleeves and therefore I have substituted these for other company sleeves or new white sleeves.

SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The wife of an officer who was serving abroad throughout the sixties bought these records for her husband from her local record shop and stored them unplayed and safely in boxes. Her husband would make a note of records he had heard on the radio and send her exacting lists.

When he returned from service many years later he discovered just how many she had bought on his behalf but only played a few from the entire collection. The few he did play, he played just a few times, but the vast majority were not even played, remaining in mint condition.

He then began to list each record in a book, with the name of the artist, song, record label, catalogue number, and date of release and even a short note on his personal preference of the song! Some records he played more than others and some he stuck a numbered label on to help him catalogue his collection. Some of the records have the original price (3/6 is the average), which his wife wrote on some of the labels (so she could claim her money back!)

He gave up collecting records in 1970 when he believed that “music was no longer music anymore!”

His next hobby was collecting trains and train sets, which I am also selling, on this lady’s behalf.

Sadly he passed away a few years ago and now his widow would like the records to go to other collectors. She is going to keep his book for sentimental reasons.

All photographs are of the actual record, photographed in natural daylight and at an angle so that spindle and other marks can be clearly seen.

Most of these records are an amazingly 38-48 years old!

LADY MADONNA / THE INNER LIGHT

PARLOPHONE R 5675

1968 ORIGINAL RECORDING

The labels are in near mint condition, with no signs of spindle marks or stickers or heavy scuffs!

The record is in near mint condition, with no deep scratches or scuffs that would affect the playing condition!

The record lies flat on the turntable and retains a beautiful, glossy sheen!

The Beatles Monthly application form is in mint condition and still has the tear off form attached

Comes in an Emitex sleeve in excellent condition

UK RARE RECORD GRADING CRITERIA

Please note: sometimes a label, a sleeve or a record might be graded between two grades. For example, Side 1 might be in excellent condition and Side 2 might be in mint condition. The first grading applies to Side 1.

Near Mint to Mint:

The labels have no obvious signs of spindle marks, stickers, writing or scuffs. The record has no obvious marks except for perhaps some wispy hairlines. It may have been played once at the most.

The sleeve shows no obvious handling stains; edge and or ring wear, tears, heavy creases, writing or stickers.

Excellent:

The labels may have one or two spindle marks, but no stickers, writing or heavy scuffs.

The record may have some small insignificant light surface marks, which would not affect the playing quality.

The sleeve may have some minor handling marks and or a little corner and or edge wear and perhaps some small creases, but no writing or stickers.

Very Good:

The labels may have some obvious spindle marks and perhaps some writing or stickers.

The record will have some obvious marks or light scuffs, which may affect the background playing quality, but will play without a skip.

The sleeve may have some obvious handling marks and or edge and corner wear and possibly some creases and perhaps some minor writing and or a sticker, but no tears.

Good:

The labels will show signs that the record has been played and may have some writing or a sticker and some scuffing.

The record has obvious scratches or scuffs and will produce background noise, but will play without a skip.

The sleeve may have some obvious handling marks and or edge and ring wear and perhaps a tear, and or some writing and obvious creases.

POSTAGE IS CALCULATED ON THE FINAL VALUE, WEIGHT, SIZE AND COUNTRY OF DESTINATION AND CHARGED AT ROYAL MAIL RATES

SALES OVER £20 REQUIRE COMPULSARY INSURANCE

PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYING

I try to post records within three to five days of receipt of payment.

Your record will be placed in a new white sleeve and in a plastic wallet and sandwiched between stiffeners, and posted in a cruciform mailing box. A return address label is attached to the back of the box if your record cannot be delivered. You will receive an email on the day of posting.

EXAMPLES OF POSTING & PACKAGING PRICES FOR TOTAL SALES UNDER £20

UNITED KINGDOM / NORTHERN IRELAND (2nd Class Standard)

1st record = £1:35p total postage

2nd record = £1:45p total postage

3rd record = £1:55p total postage

EUROPE / RUSSIA / IRELAND (Air Mail, non insured)

1st record = £2:30p total postage

2nd record = £2:70p total postage

3rd record = £3:10p total postage

USA / JAPAN / AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND (Air Mail, non insured)

1st record = £2:70p total postage

2nd record = £3:40p total postage

3rd record = £3:95p total postage

The more records you buy, the better the value for posting!

MANY THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY BIDDING!!

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, I WILL TRY AND ANSWER THEM!!

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GB£ Notes and Coins at your own risk!