THE KINKS: Arthur 1969 US LP VG+ insert orig two tone W7 steamboat label

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Item Description:

THE KINKS: 'Arthur' LP

Reprise 6366 LP, made in US, 1969. Album is play graded.

Record: VG+, with some light sleeve scuffs and needle trails (no noise issues). No warps, skips, scratches or other signs of wear. Labels are good, with some light spindle marks.
Cover: Strong VG-, with light ring wear, moderate wear on the top edge/spine, a 5" split in the middle of the bottom edge and lightly bent/worn corners. The inside of the gatefold has a 1-1/2" split in the middle.

This is a copy of The Kinks' classic 1969 album 'Arthur...'. This excellent album marks the end of their "Young and Innocent Days", with Ray Davies' heartfelt and poignant depiction of "the decline and fall of The British Empire". It's a wonderful song-cycle that casts a dark reflection on the England of "The Village Green Preservation Society". Includes some fine songs, like "Victoria", "Australia" and "Shangri-La"

This is an original 1969 US issue with the orange/tan W7 logo "steamboat" label. Warner Bros/Reprise severed their ties with Seven Arts in late 1970, so all subsequent pressings lack the W7 logo. It comes with the original printed paper record sleeve and the die-cut fold-out lyric insert (VG+ condition).  

A NOTE ABOUT GRADING

All records are graded using the 'Goldmine' grading system, applied conservatively. Grading is as follows:

M = MINT. Absolutely perfect in every way - never played. I rarely use this grade.

NM = NEAR MINT. A nearly perfect record. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. The LP jacket should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other signs of use. The same should be true of inserts, lyric sheets, posters, etc.

NM- = NEAR MINT MINUS. This is a grade of my own devising. The record will show signs that it was played, but rarely. Record surfaces may have very light needle trails or very light scuffs, but NO scratches or warps. The LP jacket may have very light wear, but NO cut-out holes, cut corners or saw cuts.

VG+ = VERY GOOD PLUS. The record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner(s) who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs, very light scratches or slight warps that don't significantly affect the listening experience. The LP jacket may have some signs of wear and may be marred by a cut-out hole/cut corner/saw cut.

VG = VERY GOOD. Many of the condition issues found on a VG+ record will be more pronounced on a VG record. Some surface noise will be evident upon playing. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to be felt with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. LP jackets may have writing, tape or stickers/labels/tags. Other signs of wear may also be evident.

VG- = VERY GOOD MINUS. Similar to a VG record, but with more obvious condition issues. Surface noise from light scratches or groove wear will be present, but the record will not have skips. LP jackets will have multiple signs of wear. Not collectible, but may serve as a play copy.

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