THE CURE,KILLING AN ARAB,RARE UK 1ST PRESS SMALL WONDER,A1 B1,PAPER LABELS,PS
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"THE CURE"
"KILLING AN ARAB"
RARE UK 1ST PRESSING7" ON SMALL WONDER LABEL
Artist - THE CURE Title- KILLING AN ARAB / 10.15 SATURDAY NIGHTLabel- SMALL WONDER
Cat# SMALL ELEVEN
Matrix - SMALL 11 A1 and SMALL 11 B1 ( STRAWBERRY ETCHED TO DEAD WAX ) ON "A" SIDE.
Vinyl- VERY GOOD ++ TO EXCELLENT, CLEAN AND SHINY VINYL HAS COUPLE OF LIGHT HAIRLINES VISIBLE WHEN HELD AT AN ANGLE TO LIGHT. THESE ARE VERY LIGHT AND DO NOT AFFECT PLAYBACK. LITTLE LIGHT CRACKLE ON INTRO WHICH IS NOT EVIDENT ONCE MUSIC STARTS.
Sleeve - EXCELLENT++ THERE ARE NO TEARS SPLITS OR WRITING , A VERY WELL PRESENTED SLEEVE WITH SMALL WONDER RECORDS, 162 HOE ST, WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON E17 TEXT TO FLIPBACK AT REAR.
Labels- EXCELLENT, CLEAN LABELS WITH NO WRITING. THERE ARE SPINDLE MARKS EVIDENT WHEN HELD AT AN ANGLE TO LIGHT.
VERY FIRST RELEASE FROM THE CURE RELEASED IN 1978. THIS IS A UK 1ST PRESSING WITH A1 B1 MATRIX NUMBERS. RELEASED INITIALLY ON SMALL WONDER RECORDS WITH PAPER LABELS WITH CATALOGUE NUMBER SMALL ELEVEN AND PICTURE SLEEVE. SOLD IN ONLY VERY MINIMAL NUMBERS UPON RELEASE. FICTION RECORDS RE-RELEASED A YEAR LATER IN 1979 BUT THIS IS THE GENUINE FIRST PRESSING ON SMALL WONDER LABEL.
SEE MY OTHER ITEMS FOR MORE CURE AND OTHER PUNK, INDIE AND BRITPOP RARITIES Records are graded by record collectors grading system. I also grade with item is in between a grade i.e. ex+ if i feel it is better than an excellent grade but not quite near mint.ll try to give a good and true description of items regarding any marks or audible fault Mint:- The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface noise or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items (lyric sheet etc) are in perfect condition. Records sealed or unplayed will be mint. Excellent:- Shows some signs of having been played but very little lessening of sound quality. The cover and packaging may have slight wear and /or creasing. Very good:- Has been played many times but retains good sound quality,despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear to the sleeve and extra items,without any major defects. Good:- The record has been played often and sound quality has deteriorated with some distortion and mild scratches.the cover and inserts suffer from folding,heavy scuffing to edges ,spine splits and discolouration. Any records that are not to the standards listed above will only be regarded as collection fillers and listed as such. ADDITIONAL ALBUMS WIL BE APPROX 50% FOR EACH ALBUM(NO MORE) I DO NOT LOOK TO MAKE PROFIT FROM POSTAGE AND PACKAGING. DOUBLE ALBUMS WILL BE PRICED ACCORDINGLY. WHERE SEVERAL ITEMS ARE PURCHASED POSTAGE AND PACKAGING WILL POSSIBLY WORK OUT CHEAPER. Terms of SaleI accept PayPal, UK cheques and Postal Orders . I also accept International Money Orders but please make sure these are made out in British Pounds only.
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