Assagai-First Album-Vertigo Records-Original Swirl Label-Rare Australian Release

Side 1:
1. Telephone Girl (Duhig / Field / Havard) 
2. Akasa (Coker) 
3. Hey Jude (Lennon / McCartney) 
4. Cocoa (Coker) 

Side 2:
1. Irin Ajolawa (Duhig / Coker)
2. Ayioe (Coker) 
3. Beka (Pukwana) 
4. I'll Wait For You (Coker) 

Information of interest:

Condition Please look at the pictures:

The record: 

I have classed this using the Record Collector Grading as "Very Good". 

There is obvious crackle between tracks consistent with normal playing wear.

Side 2 track 1 at the approximately the 1m 20sec mark has one slight click.

This record is not brand new or in mint condition so if that is what you are after then to avoid any

disappointment please refrain from bidding if you prefer mint condition.

The cover:

The inner sleeve is the original and it is of the plastic type.         

Gatefold Cover:

The cover is in very good condition with a little wear at the edges.

Cleaning of Records

All the records are cleaned with genuine established record cleaning solution and then with a

carbon fiber record cleaning brush with anti-static quality (not a cheap one).

Grading

I use the Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide as below.

2.  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.

3.  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.

4.  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.

5.  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.

6.  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.

7.  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.

8.  BAD The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.

Packaging of Records

I use well tried and trusted packaging as per many of the sellers you will find on Ebay that have sold many records.

I package the albums inside professional cardboard record mailers which provide good protection for the corners and edges.

I also remove the LP from the sleeve to avoid seam splits.

Step 1

I remove the record from the cover but keep the record in its plastic sleeve then I seal the record cover entirely with the Glad Wrap. 

This is to ensure that the edges of the cover are protected during shipping and to keep it dry just in case it comes into contact with water.

Step 2

I place the record, still within its plastic sleeve, on top of the sealed record cover and then Glad Wrap them both together. 

This keeps the actual record protected better than if it were kept in its cover. 

If the record is kept inside the cover, during transit, if handled roughly, it can end up breaking through the cover, 

especially with older, more worn record covers. this can also cause damage to the record itself.

Step 3

I wrap the record twice in bubble wrap and tape it closed.

Close the box up and seal all edges with packing tape.

Payment and Postage

PAYMENT: PAYPAL ONLY and you can pay via PayPal as a guest even if not registered.

Within Australia I post via Australia Post Standard Service parcel post with signature on delivery.

This adds $2.95 to postage. 

Overseas I post via "Australia Post Air Mail" with extra insurance cover and delivery confirmation. This has proof of posting

and signature on delivery.

As the records I sell are rare or at least quite old and not easily available I feel this is worthwhile.

Important note: For high value orders I require trackable shipping and insurance. (please see above)

Air Mail may take up to 2 WEEKS for delivery.

I cannot be responsible for delays in delivery or lost/damaged items.

Postage is for single 12' record. Prices will change for doubles etc.

Postage for International Buyers :

I do not offer Sea Mail as this takes up to 3 MONTHS for delivery.

Payment is due before 5 days from auction end & within 2 days for buy it now items

Please READ THE ITEM DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY and study photographs to avoid disappointment later. 

I will refund only on items which do not conform to the description and standards set out here.

Please note I do not post to Italy, China, Russia or South America.

Any Questions please ask.

THANKS FOR LOOKING.

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