FREE Heatbreaker Island Pink Rim UK LP 1973 1st Pressing "sterling LH" EXCELLENT

	£		31
	$		41

Artist: FREE

Title: Heartbreaker

A beautifully well preserved copy of this 1st pressed Free album on the Pink Rim Island label. The sleeve is in excellent to near mint condition. The printed inner sleeve has no splits, tears or writing but is slightly creased and has a small amount of age related mottling concentrated in one corner. The vinyl looks unplayed with not even a finger mark to marr its perfection. The labels are mint: their is no obvious sigh that the record has ever been played. The sound, as you would imagine, is excellent.

Please note that I have tried to identify any possible minor shortcomings on the photographs. Along with the following details, I have tried to provide sufficient information for you to make an informed choice regarding bidding. Money back guarantee.

Label: Island
?Year: Released 1973
Country: UK
Code: ILPS-9217
Stereo
Matrix / Runout (Side A): ILPS 9217 A-1 (hand etched) plus ILPS 9217 A-2U sterling (stamped) plus RD
Matrix / Runout (Side B): ILPS 9217 B-1 (1 is crossed out -all hand etched) plus ILPS 9217 B-2U (stamped) plus sterling 2 and LH

Condition

Sleeve

The matt pale coloured sleeve is in excellent condition with little to give away the fact that it is not brand new.

Front
Excellent/Nr. Mint

Back
Excellent/Nr mint - a small mark near the island logo that I think may be a printing flaw (see photo)

Opening Edge:
Nr mint

Gatefold:
N/A

Spine:
Nr Mint

Edges:
Top: Nr Mint
Bottom: Nr Mint

Corners:
From front
Top left: Excellent (very tiny knock)
Top right: Excellent (very tiny knock)
Bottom left: Nr Mint
Bottom Right: Nr Mint

Inner Sleeve:
The original printed inner sleeve is intact without the usual splits but is has some creases and some age related mottling.

Comments: A superb sleeve that defies its 1973 vintage.

Record:

The disc is not warped in any way. The disc still looks unplayed with an "as new" sheen. No scuffs, scratches or marks. It looks and plays almost like new.

Side one:
Visually: Nr mint
Audio: Excellent/Nr mint

Side two:
Visually: Nr mint
Audio: Excellent/Nr Mint

Labels
Side one: Nr Mint
Side two: Nr Mint

Visually: the vinyl looks brand new.
Play testing: the record has a great analogue sound and plays through with little evidence to suggest that it's not a brand new record.

Summary. Excellent sounding and great looking copy, delivering strong and powerful all analogue playback.

IMPORTANT: I offer a NO QUIBBLE money back GUARANTEE. If you have any issues, or disagree with my description please contact me. I accept returns and will compensate you for return postage if I have inadvertently misdescribed this listing.

Payment: paypal is prefered but I am willing to accept cheques (although there will be a delay to allow clearance). I can also take card payments.
Postage and packing costs:
UK is £3.99
Europe £7.50
Outside Europe £9.99
I will upgrade, free of charge, to signed for delivery for all LP's realising £30 or over.

My Guarantee:

I have described the record as accurately as possible. But, I’m not infallible; at least that’s what my wife says. If I have made a mistake or you simply don’t agree with my description, I will take the record back, offer a complete refund plus return postage costs. However, I don’t offer part-refunds. If you have an issue, please contact me before leaving feedback as I'm willing to work towards resolving any potential problem.
If need be, I can generally be reached during office hours on 01270 610751.
Regards,
Pigg in Clover

How I pack:

I use top quality cruciform (pizza box style) mailers along with sheets of highest quality card stiffeners. The disc will be removed from the sleeve and if the inner sleeve is non-generic, I will put the LP in a new generic sleeve to avoid damaging the original. Box sets will be packed in boxes and protected with bubble wrap. I have comprehensive a comprehensive range of packing materials at my disposal, so rest assured, your order should arrive undamaged.

Post:

I will post within 48 hours of receiving payment by 1st class mail or airmail. The cost of postage also covers high quality packing materials. UK postage will be upgraded free of charge to Royal Mail Recorded Delivery for any items realising £30.00 or over.


A bit about me:

It was 1960: I was eight. My cousin joined the Air Force and gave me his collection of 45’s: a great selection including Elvis and Buddy Holly. Usurping the family Dansette, I became well and truly hooked. By 1964/5 I was also seeing some of my favourite artist live. At the age of 11 I joined by first band playing music on and off over the subsequent years that also gave me experience of working in recording studios. Music is in my blood.
Over the last few years I have been selling on EBay and Amazon and accrued feedback that reflects a commitment to customer service and honesty.

What customers say:

Usually I'm lazy and can't be bothered to leave feedback. But I definitely will in this case. Someone who can actually grade properly? A real rarity. Truly nice item I'll definitely be keeping. Heavy duty....

Received LP today. Very well packaged. It certainly is in remarkable condition. I've never seen one like this in 40 years of collecting. Looks like it was kept in a vault since it was released. Like buying it new in 1967. Incredible.

I literally could not be happier with the despatch, packing and delivery of my item, which exceeded all expectation. The album itself was in pristine condition, absolutely as described, and had obviously been treated with great care during it's time with PiC. Unreservedly recommended.

Record received quickly and in excellent condition as advertised + well protected from damage in transit. No problems whatsoever, a highly recommended vendor.
Pigg in clover have got to be the quickest service I've received - do they sleep - well pleased and will certainly use again.

Super fast Shipping, very nicely packed and perfect item, as described. Another great buy from pigginclover, look forward to the next purchase! A++++

The quality of the vinyl is great. - And it arrived almost a week before I was told it would. I'm highly recommending this seller.