DEEP PURPLE MACHINE HEAD RARE UK 1972 TPSA 7504 * A1U/B1U 1st PRESS * EXCELLENT

	£		69
	$		91

ARTIST : DEEP PURPLE

TITLE : MACHINE HEAD

(for track listing and other information, please see photos)

Cat No : TPSA 7504

Label : PURPLE

Issue : UK 1972 - STEREO ( ** original UK A1U/B1U VERY FIRST PRESSING ** )

Matrix/Stamper codes: TPSA 7504 A-1U and TPSA 7504 B-1U

Condition : Disc = EXCELLENT / Sleeve = EXCELLENT

** Original 1972 UK A1U/B1U VERY FIRST PRESSING of classic DEEP PURPLE LP **

** "Made in Gt. Britain" printed on both labels - This only appeared on the first pressings **

** "The Gramophone Co. Ltd." text printed on the rim of both labels - This only appeared on the first pressings **

** No EMI credits on the labels - Later issues credited EMI **

** Rare opportunity to get a very clean example of this 45 year-old rock classic, with great sound quality **

An Excellent condition disc. Shiny lustrous vinyl. Hardly any marks at all can be seen in normal daylight, and only a very few of the very lightest hairline marks can be seen even under a very strong light - mainly from where the LP has been taken out of the sleeve over the years. A few centre spindle marks. Original STEREO mixes of both sides. No skips, jumps, warps, sticking, scratches, scuffs, or writing on labels. Both labels in very clean condition.

Superb sound quality throughout, with hardly any surface noise. Very listenable. Top audio. No clicks, pops or crackles. You would find it very hard indeed to get a better sounding example. Tested on a Thorens turntable.

Sleeve is the first UK issue LAMINATED VERSION, and in Excellent condition. "7204 TPS Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd" printed to centre or rear of sleeve (see photo) - giving a coded date of April 1972. Very little general wear. No creasing. No seam splits. No writing anywhere. Some minor wear to corners. Spine in excellent condition, with all text still clearly legible.

Supplied in original plain white inner sleeve, which is in excellent condition, with no seam splits or writing anywhere, but with some age-related discolouration in places.

** No insert / poster included **

GRADING:

All records are graded using the 'Record Collector' format:

MINT (M): 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 (EX): 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 (VG): 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 (G): 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, discoloration, etc.

FAIR (F): 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 (P): 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 (B): The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

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