ELTON JOHN HONKY CHATEAU 1972 'RED' UK DJM A-2/B-2 1ST PRESS ROCK VINYL LP
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Description
Elton John - Honky Chateau
Label:DJM Records - DJLPH 423
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Pasted Envelope sleeve
Country:UK
Released:1972
Genre:Rock
Matrix Side 1: DJLPH 423 A-2 BOBIL
Matrix Side 2: DJLPH 423 B-2 RASPUTIN
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 purchased.
This record is in excellent condition. It has a few spindle mark visible on the labels but there is not an excessive amount. Other than these there is little to report with no pen marks, stains or scuffs. All text is legible and overall the labels are clean, bright and in nice condition.
As for the vinyl itself, both sides are generally clean with a nice lustre(glows a deep red colour when held to direct light as pressed on deep red translucent vinyl) but there is some signs of use in places. The most obvious of these are found on side 1 where there is 3 noticeable but light scratches. These are in tracks 1,2 and 4-5. They can be seen in normal light but cannot be felt to the touch. Other than these there is also a few other minor lines, slight marks and minor signs of use to both sides. Overall the vinyl is generally excellent and is certainly not covered in marks but there is some as outlined.
I play tested the record and it played nicely throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The sound produced is a solid grade of excellent with no distortion caused by excessive use and no skips, sticks or clicks. There was a light amount of surface noise in the run ins and the first few seconds of track 1 but very little during play with the general audio clarity excellent. The light scratches mentioned above play through with no issues and overall it was a nice tidy listen.
The textured 'envelope style' sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has no serious issues such as tears, pen marks, scuffs or splits and is generally very tidy. It does have a small amount of wear to the top and bottom of the spine however. Other than this area there is only mild wear to the edges and the text on the spine is all clearly legible. Inside the sleeve is clean and tidy, with just minor amounts of light creasing to the 'envelope tab'. Overall a nice tidy sleeve with light signs of age/storage to the edges of the spine but no serious issues at all. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible on its condition.
It includes its original plain white poly-lined inner which is in very good+ condition. This has no tears, splits or pen marks but has some age related creasing and mild discolouring. The record will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement inner to ensure it remains clean and ready to play.
The record will be packaged in between 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 try to ensure a 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.
All offers are considered and are more than welcome.
Many thanks for looking.
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