BLACK SABBATH - Vol.4 - UK Vertigo Swirl - 1st press Porky/Pecko
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BLACK SABBATH - VOL.4
1st UK pressing on the Vertigo Swirl Label 6360071
Stamper Matrixes: 1Y1 Porky, 2Y1 Pecko
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Some general remarks: Mastered by genius George Peckham, only the very first pressings have his engravings in the dead wax (Porky/Pecko). Killer sound on this one.
I grade my records on top notch equipment, using the expensive Lyra Kleos MC-cartridge. It reveals everything from any Vinyl which sometimes can be a curse, especially with 40+ year old records. When I grade a record as Excellent, I am pretty sure many other sellers would not hestitate to call it Near Mint. When I give a record the "Near Mint" grading it is practically flawless. I am collecting Vinyl since 35+ years and own hundreds of records from the day they came into the shops. I clean all records on my Keith Monks RCM II and add the Nagaoka N102 protective sleeve to each record.
The Vinyl: EXCELLENT+
The surfaces are clean and shiny. A few whispy hairlines and minor scuffs when held into strong light. Playback is loud, strong and dynamic. Fantastic playback.
The Labels: NEAR MINT
A few wispy spindle traces only.
The unlaminated Gatefold-Sleeve: VG++ to EXC-
One of the hardest to preserve sleeves. Has a few areas of soft stain, small leftover of a former price tag on the upper right (2 x 2 cm), soft rub-off on front near spine. Spine is strong and clearly readable. No creases or splits. Still very presentable.
Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT+
Has "british patent..", "Made in England" and "Plastic bags can be dangerous..." credits. I am not 100% sure whether this title ever came with the Swirl Inner so presumably the ploy-lined inner of this copy is the original one. Very clean, no splits.
A beautiful and fantastic sounding 1st UK-pressing and highly recommended.
In case of any further questions please don't hesitate to mail me. I will answer promptly.
Due to the somehow weird eBay policies regarding postage please ignore the postage fee listed above. I decided to fix shipping at 7 GBP to anywhere in Europe and 9 GBP to the rest of the world. This includes the fees for "signed for/registered" and also Insurance to make sure the record arrives safely. It also allows to track it during its transit. The record ships from Germany.
Payment is required within 3 working days after auction ended.
I pack my records professionally in stiff record mailers leaving the Vinyl (housed in Nagaoka anti-static bags) outside the Sleeve.
Good luck.
On 05-Sep-12 at 15:10:10 BST, seller added the following information:
I just noticed that this title originally came with the Vertigo Swirl Inner - so the inner sleeve on auction is not the original one. Nevertheless it is not too complicated to find a Vertigo Swirl Inner Sleeve - it is much more complicated to find the Vinyl in this extraordinary condition!!!
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