THE GRAHAM BOND ORGANISATION - THE SOUND OF 65 - BLUE/BLACK COLUMBIA

	£		123
	$		163

This is one of many of a private collection up for auction.  Very rare first pressing on blue/black Columbia
Record For Sale 
Artist - The Graham Bond Organisation
Title - "The Sound of 65"
Label - UK EMI Columbia 33SX 1711.  The label is the classic blue/black Columbia label.  Black label with silver edge, Columbia logo and lettering in blue, all other lettering in silver.
Format - 14 Track LP, 12 Inch, 33rpm, Mono
Matrix Stamps - XAX 2784 - 1N (Side 1) XAX 2785 - 1N (Side 2)
Year of Release - UK 1965
Sleeve Design - Laminated sleeve front with cardboard back. Full colour front of sleeve in dark orange with white lettering for band name and yellow lettering for album title.  Columbia/EMI logo in top left of front of sleeve.  Rear of sleeve is white black with band picture on centre left.  All lettering on rear of sleeve in black.
Record Details - The sleeve is in overall very good condition as shown in the pictures provided, it is graded at VG. The front of the sleeve has some small creases in the lamination and a small amount of staining around the entrance to the sleeve.  There is a very small tear at the entrance to the sleeve (as shown in the picture) that could easily be repaired.  Front of sleeve is bright and clear with no worrying concerns.  All four corners on front of sleeve are in tact with some slight wearing on the top and bottom right.  The spine of the sleeve has minimal creasing and all lettering is bright and clear.  The rear of the sleeve is in excellent condition when considering the age.  It has a small amount of staining around the entrance and a small amount of creasing in the bottom right corner.
The record itself plays through with no issues or concerns and is graded at VG/EX, it has a clear sound throughout. Side 1 has very small surface marks that in no way affect playing or sound.  Label on Side 1 has spindle marks as shown on picture. Side 2 has minimal surface marks that in no way affect playing or sound. Label on Side 2 has spindle marks (less than side 1) as shown on picture. 
I have used the Rare Record Guide grading system to grade the overall condition of both the sleeve and the record itself. 
Record Collector Magazine Grading System:
MINT The record itself 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 un-played should be Mint.
EXCELLENT The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening 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 noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable. 
GOOD The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding. 
The record will be packaged carefully using top quality record mailers and stiffeners. International postage is available and all International packages will be sent via special delivery, please contact me and I can obtain a quote for this service should it be required. All UK packages will be sent First Class Recorded.
Please contact me with any queries or questions regarding the record.