Elton John Empty Sky 1969 rare translucent first press textured g/fold A2/B3 VG+
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Elton John Empty Sky 1969 rare translucent first press textured gatefold DJLPS403 A2/B3 VG+/VG+
Description
Original first press which presents as red/maroon translucent vinyl when held to the light.
For a record that’s over 50 years old this is in great shape and is a more than acceptable addition to any collection.
Cover / Spine /Inners
The textured VG+ cover has been really well looked after. There is the odd minor crease and a little damage where a sticker has been removed. The back cover shows hints of shelf wear and has another minor mark.
There are no splits, tears, residues, biro marks. The spine reasonably sharp with clearly legible text.
The inner gatefold shows just a hint of age-related discolouration but is easily VG+.
The original paper inner sleeve shows little sign of use.
Vinyl
The VG+ translucent vinyl has been cleaned and looks lovely with no obvious marks / scratches. This LP has obviously had very little play.
Label / Spindle marks
I cannot detect spindle marks even when angled to the light. There are a few fingerprints on otherwise lovely period labels - see photos.
Matrix
DJLPS 403 A2
DJLPS 403 B3
Other Elton John records in amazing condition to follow - watch for my other items.
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General Statement (exceptions will be clearly noted).
This record is from the collection of a great music fan. Many items were bought new and have been played and enjoyed over 40 or 50 years or so, though carefully selected second-hand items with less provenance have been added over the years.
The collector is fastidious and the sleeves have been kept in pvc covers. The vinyl has been cleaned each time it was played and the quality styluses regularly changed.
He principally curated a collection of 60s / 70s / 80s LPs and 45s across the genres of rock, psychedelia and folk, but his love of music has taken them into other areas - please see my other items for sale.
I have spent time researching the items that I am selling and have done my very best to identify the correct version, but please do message me if you feel there is an error in the listing.
Items are photographed carefully before listing to uniquely identify the vinyl with the sleeve.
The record has been test-played and in our opinion it is more than acceptable for enjoyable listening. There may be the odd pop or scratch in quieter tracks or between tracks.
I have not allowed returns as the item is described and photographed in detail. These are second-hand items and will come with some age-related faults as do all items other than NM/NM. If there are any problems whatsoever please message me to find a mutually-beneficial solution to maintain 100% positive feedback on both sides.
The vinyl will be sent in an acid-free paper sleeve and the record will be carefully packaged and sent in a new LP mailer to the UK MAINLAND ONLY. Multiple purchases will be credited for postage savings.
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