BOBBY BLAND DREAMER ABCL 5053 VG+/VG RARE 1974 UK VINYL LP PLAYS WELL

	£		30
	$		40

Bobby Bland ?– Dreamer
Label:ABC Records ?– ABCL 5053
Format:Vinyl, LP

Country:UK
Released:1974
Genre:Funk / Soul, Blues
Style:Rhythm & Blues, Soul

Matrix Side 1: ABCL 5053 A-2U
Matrix Side 2: ABCL 5053 B-1U

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in very good+ condition. It has some spindle marks visible on the labels but no pen marks, scuffs or severe fading anywhere. There is slight wear to the centres but they are not overly loose and overall the labels are in good shape with just the spindle marks to report. 

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything really serious but do have some light scratches and surface lines showing. The 'worst' of these is on side 1 and is around 2" in length. Other than this and the odd light scratch there is some more light surface lines and 'speckled areas'. Overall the vinyl has signs of use and a few light marks and scratches. It doesn't however have anything overly sinister, deep or that sounds.

I play tested the record and it plays really well. Upon playing there is slight upward movement in the record arm on both sides, but this is pretty minor and of course is nowhere near a level to cause any issues to the audio produced. This is excellent on the whole with crisp and defined audio and only occasional minor surface noise. This is mainly between tracks and in the run in but there is the odd minor trace in some tracks. There is no serious issues such as skips, sticks or disruptive clicks and only minor surface noise as I say. Overall a used vintage record with a few surface lines and marks, but one that plays well and produces very enjoyable audio.

The gatefold sleeve is in very good condition. It has wear to the edges and corners(pics), and the writing along the spine is no longer clearly legible. Despite this edge wear they are all solid enough with no splits or really weak areas where one may develop. Other than the edge wear there is also ring marks showing and some creasing. The creasing is at its worst around the spine and edges but there is some throughout. There is also a slight bend to the whole sleeve in general, which although not massive is noticeable. There is also 2 stickers on the front in the top left corner and some general age related grubbiness or 'mottling'.  So overall not a pristine sleeve but it is also solid all round with no really major issues, superficial age related wear as mentioned. I have tried to capture the sleeves issues as best I can in the pictures provided so please study these to gain as much information as possible.

It includes its original plain white poly-lined inner which is in very good condition. This is still solid and has no splits, tears or pen marks but does have considerable age related discolouring and some creasing.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

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Many thanks for looking.