THE WHO / JIMI HENDRIX Backtrack 7 LP 1969 UNIQUE TRACK / IBC STUDIOS ACETATE

	£		124
	$		164

Over the years I have built up a HUGE backlog of records.  However, it is now getting to the stage where it is getting a bit over the top.  Therefore I will be listing a HUGE amount of records over the next two weeks to make space.  So keep checking back - as more and MORE items will appear every day!  Every genre will be represented, and MANY items are very VERY rare indeed!
POSTAGE OFFER!  On these listings I will only charge postage for the first item ONLY - with any multiple buys being FREE postage!  This is limited to 5 records (as I can only safely send 5 records in each box.  So for example - if you buy 5 records, you will only pay postage for 1 record.  And if you buy 10 records you will only pay postage for 2 records, etc.  Please wait for my invoice before paying so I can add the postal discount.

THIS ITEM:-

SUPER RARE 'PRE-RELEASE' ACETATE - FEATURING JIMI HENDRIX, THE WHO, AND MANY OTHERS!  MADE AT AT 'IBC SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS' PORTLAND PLACE, LONDON, IT FEATURES HAND TYPED LABELS!  FOR SOME REASON A '45' LABEL WAS USED ON 1 SIDE, THOUGH BOTH SIDES PLAY AT  33.  THIS ACETATE ALSO REFERENCES 'TRACK RECORDS LTD' ON THE LABELS!  THIS LP WAS EVENTUALLY RELEASED IN LATE 1970, SO THIS ACETATE EITHER DATES FROM LATE 1969 OR EARLY 1970 - AS IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT THE 'BACKTRACK' SERIES WAS PLANNED WELL IN ADVANCE.  THIS ACETATE IS ALMOST CERTAINLY COMPLETELY UNIQUE - AND THE CHANCES OF EVER FINDING ANOTHER ONE AGAIN, ARE VIRTUALLY ZERO!

CONDITION:-  FIRSTLY I DO NOT PLAY ACETATES APART FROM A FEW SNIPPETS.  THEY ARE EXTREMELY FRAGILE AND I DO NOT WANT TO RISK DAMAGING THEM.  THE FEW SECTIONS I LISTENED TO PLAYED REALLY WELL, SO CLEARLY THIS ACETATE HAS NOT BEEN PLAYED MUCH AND NOT WITH A BAD NEEDLE.  SOME ACETATES HAVE WALL TO WALL CRACKLE - BUT THIS ONE HAS NONE OF THAT AT ALL!!!!  VISUALLY THE ACETATE HAS THE USUAL SCUFFLINES, HAZING TRACES, AND SURFACE MARKS EXPECTED FROM AN ACETATE FROM THIS PERIOD.  IMPORTANTLY HOWEVER, IT HAS NO CRACKS, NO FLAKING, NO BENDING (IT IS 100% FLAT), AND NO CRAZING!  NOW MOST PEOPLE HERE WOULD MAKE 'EXCUSES' FOR IT BEING AN ACETATE AND GRADE IT 'VG' OR MORE.  I WILL GRADE IT LIKE ANY OTHER RECORD, AND GRADE IT G+ TO BE CERTAIN.  AS WITH ALMOST ALL ACETATES FROM THIS PERIOD, YOU SHOULD EXPECT THE ODD BRIEF SURFACE SOUND, OR THE ODD CLICK/POP.  THIS IS AN ACETATE AFTER ALL!  HOWEVER I CAN SEE NOTHING AT ALL THAT WILL SKIP OR JUMP (EXAMINED CLOSELY UNDER A 100 WATT BULB!) AND THIS ACETATE HAS CLEARLY NOT BE OVERPLAYED AT ALL!  SO A VERY DECENT ACETATE INDEED, AND OF THE UTMOST RARITY!

AUTHENTICITY:-  AS WELL AS THE SOURCE I OBTAINED THIS ACETATE FROM, AND ITS CONDITION - YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE 'AGEING' TO THE LABELS WHICH CANNOT BE FAKED IN ANY WAY!  AND ACTUALLY THE CONDITION MAKES THIS ACETATE ALL THE MORE AUTHENTIC.  ANY ACETATE FROM THIS PERIOD DESCRIBED AS EX+ OR NM - WITH ALMOST ALWAYS BE A FAKE.  ANY ACETATE WITH 'PERFECT' WHITE OR 'NEW LOOKING' LABELS FROM THIS PERIOD AGAIN, WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BE A FAKE.  BUT THIS ONE IS 100% GENIUNE IN EVERY RESPECT, WILL STAND ANY TEST, AND IS ONE OF THE ALL TIME RAREST UK ACETATES EVER TO TURN UP FOR SALE - EVER!!!!

Dont forget to take a look at all my other items including many other TOP LPs & 45s and contact me with any queries you may have.  Postal discounts for multiple buys are always available - and I guarantee to ALWAYS undercharge on postage!  Paypal, Bank Transfers, Cheques, International Money Orders, and Postal Orders accepted. Thanks for looking! Cheers!!!!!

REGARDING GRADINGS:- As I am listing in large amounts, I will only have time to use a simple grading.  Obviously I will try to maintain my STRICT standards.  These records are EXACTLY as they were found, so there may be the odd fingerprint / dust etc.  However there will be NO dirty / mouldy records, and most will be PERFECTLY shiny and clean.  In any case, I know that many bidders like to clean their records in their own way.  There is no time for playgradings, so these listings are strictly visual only - though this is under a 100 watt buld which picks up any serious marks.  I will not mention details that do not affect the grading - such as unglued seams for example, as these can simply be re-glued!  Any LP which should have a Picture / Lyric inner sleeve, will have it displayed.  I also will NOT mention any wear in line with the grading given - such as edgewear, rubbing, etc. 

PICTURES:-  Time constraints limits me to 1 picture only.  BE SURE the cover back will be in the same condition / grading as the front (with NO hidden defects!), and if this is not the case - it will be mentioned!

SERIOUS DEFECTS:-  Any LPs cover or inner with splits WILL BE MENTIONED - if there is nothing mentioned - the cover & inner are UNSPLIT.  The same with rips / tears / sticker marks / writing - all will be mentioned.  If nothing is mentioned these will NOT be present.

PACKING / POSTAGE TIME :- Usual high standards.  Packed properly to avoid any impact damage (buffer zones) and taped tight.  Obviously with the HUGE amount I will be listing, I will need a few days to pack & post.  However, I will endeavour to despatch items out as quickly as possible (and will be taking a whole week off to do it!).

Apologies to do such short gradings / descriptions - but I have well over 1000 records to list, and these have to go quickly!  Hence there will be some UNDOUBTED bargains here! GOOD LUCK IF YOU DECIDE TO BID!

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Though there are rarely ever any problems with my items (I always try my very best to describe everything exactly!) - PLEASE REMEMBER to contact with me FIRST, if you have any problems at all, before you leave feedback and star ratings, so I get a chance to turn any negative experience into a positive one!  I can always happily sort anything out for you, if you let me know you have a problem!  This way no one has to leave Negative/Neutral feedback - and we both walk away happy!  Please do NOT bid if you cannot give me at least 1 chance to sort everything out to your FULL satisfaction in the unlikely event of a problem.  Thanks again - Graham @ XXXRecords.