Atomic Rooster - Death Walks Behind You - 1970 UK LP - 1st Press - NM Vinyl

	£		35
	$		46

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Listing

This is Atomic Roosters second LP titled 'Death Walks Behind You' and is a UK 1st press on the B & C Records label from 1970.

Catalog  No - CAS - 1026

Matrix - CAS 1026 A - 1U / CAS 1026 B - 1U

Vinyl: NM
The vinyl plays NM, both sides look great with full gloss. There are minimal surface marks, maybe a couple each side that could push it to VG+. Plays through beautifully with no lessening in sound quality.
 
Sleeve: VG
The E.J. Day gatefold sleeve is decent with all seams tight and intact. There is a some edgewear and also some ringwear on the front and back of the sleeve. The front has had what i think is sellotape or a sticker removed which has caused a couple of tears (see pics). Inside the gatefold sleeve the band picture looks great with just a little rubbing around the edges

Labels: NM
Clean and wear free!

Shipping

To avoid issues with lost/stolen packages for international shipping i will be using
Post Office International Tracked and Signed service. This will include compensation cover of up to £50. Cover can be increased if needed, again just message me.

UK (First Class) - £3.30
Europe (Tracked&Signed) - £7
USA (Tracked&Signed) - £9.25

For any destinations not included above Please Contact Me.

Grading

Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.
A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.