YES: Fragile *UK 1st PRESS; RED/PLUM LABELS *G/F SLEEVE + ATTACHED BOOKLET *EX+
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YES 'Fragile'
A superb copy - Fully play graded - Clearly well cared for - 14 photos below
UK FIRST PRESS ON ATLANTIC; RED/PLUM LABELS
2401 019; A1 / B1 MATRIX
LOVELY MacNEILL PRESS GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH ATTACHED BOOKLET IN SUPER CONDITION
GREAT AUDIO
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO Overall grade EXCELLENT(+); this has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through wonderfully. The clarity of the audio was superb throughout; bright and crisp.
There was no background crackle and no pops. Some occasional light dust clicks and light static both of which could be heard on a brand new record anyway. Super audio; sounded fantastic.
The only exception to this was during 'Cans & Brahms/We Have Heaven' where I felt that the record picked up some background static. It is possible that a professional clean could help to eliminate this.
VINYL (VISUAL): EX/EXCELLENT(+); the vinyl has retained a lovely shine. Under natural daylight, there is very little noticeable at all; just one tiny light superficial mark to side 1 and a small light hairline to side 2. Bright illumination under an LED lamp revealed just fine wispy sleeve removal marks. The record looks great and has clearly been very well cared for.
LABELS: Both look great; bright and clean with no tears, scuffs or writing. Just some faint needle and spindle marks.
SLEEVE & BOOKLET: EXCELLENT; the sleeve is a super example. Some very mild ring wear, minimal light creasing + light signs of storage to the exterior. A little wear to the top and bottom edges. The interior centrefold looks superb and would grade Near Mint on its own. The spine just shows light wear with all text remaining clear legible.
The booklet is still completely attached to the centre and grades NEAR MINT with just very light signs of handling. Looks absolutely wonderful.
RELEASE DETAILS
LABEL: Atlantic
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1971
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK
CATALOGUE NUMBER: 2401 019
MATRIX NUMBERS: 2401019 A//1 - 2401019 B/1
MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 11 10 / 11 8
VINYL WEIGHT: 125g
PAYMENT & CHECKOUTI can accept payment via Paypal or Skrill (Moneybookers). If you wish to pay via Skrill, please just ask for an invoice.
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I reserve the right to cancel bids from buyers whose previous feedback ratings are poor.
GRADING
Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself.
Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.
I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.
I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING
I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.
For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.
As a general rule, shipping will be discounted ie. I lose money on the costs of buying my packaging. I do not profit from this; please remember that my costs are not simply those shown on the stamp!
CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.
Please send me a message if anything is unclear and I will be happy to help.
RECORD COLLECTOR 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 Unplayed 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, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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