Fleetwood Mac TUSK 1979 UK LP 1ST PRESS A/B/C/D MATRIX SUPERB PRISTINE VINYL

	£		15
	$		20

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FLEETWOOD MAC

TUSK

WARNER BROS K66088

1979 ORIGINAL UK 1ST PRESS LP

VERY FIRST A/B/C/D MATRICES

SUPERB COVER AND INNERS

PRISTINE BARELY PLAYED VINYL

STUNNING AUDIO THROUGHOUT

Matrix          K66088A (etched) MASTERED BY CAPITOL (stamped)

K66088B (etched) MASTERED BY CAPITOL (stamped)

K66088C (etched) MASTERED BY CAPITOL (stamped)

K66088D (etched) MASTERED BY CAPITOL (stamped)

Cover           EX

The Garrod and Lofthouse thick card single outer sleeve is in superb condition. Just the lightest of handling marks and one or two slight creases near the opening edge, otherwise strong and firm with barely any corner scuffing and no ring wear or ring press at all (see photos for detail). Firm wide spine with no squashing and fully legible and non-faded black text. A fine example.

Inners          EX+

Comes complete with the original two individual picture inner sleeves, each with another picture sleeve inside. All four look great. No marks, creases, splits or ring wear. Absolute minimum evidence of handling and corner scuffing, and all the inks have maintained their depth and richness.  

Labels          MINT-   

All four labels are flat and true and super clean, with no marks or handling smudges, and barely any trace of spindle marks (only a few of the very very faintest are just about visible when angled to the light). The black ink is clear and bright, and there is no damage or splitting at all around the spindle holes, indicating a minimum of careful plays.

Vinyl             MINT-   

The superb first pressing vinyl has retained its original full glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and all four sides are in incredible condition for a 35 year old LP. No marks or scratches of any kind. Just a few sleeve removal traces, this vinyl has clearly had a handful of careful plays only. Truly stunning condition. The whole LP has been play tested at volume on a Project/Ortofon/NAD system with Bayerdynamic headphones. It sounds amazing! There are no skips or jumps, and barely any hint of static between tracks, it plays as new with really superb sound quality throughout. Suitable for any final upgrade collection.

Any questions – please just ask.

SEE MY FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

I have included the maximum of 12 high quality photos, taken in good light with a decent camera and from a variety of angles, so you can properly judge the detailed condition of the cover, inner and labels for yourself. Any significant marks or defects on these aspects of the LP will be clearly visible in the photos.

My own gradings are based on the standard record collector guidelines (see below).

I am not a record dealer, I am a 48-year old North London vinyl enthusiast re-creating my own private collection from a wide range of sources (having foolishly sold all my original LPs at a university record fair in my twenties!). I enjoy researching albums, and I am selling a small number of them on ebay, not to rip anyone off but just as a Sunday afternoon hobby. Please do ask if you want any more information about this LP before bidding.

In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with your purchase I will be very happy to give a refund (minus return postage) if the record is returned to me in the same condition within 14 days. Please message me immediately to resolve any concerns that you have and I will do my level best to help - I have 100% positive feedback and I would like to keep it that way. Thanks.

The LP will be securely packaged. It will be sent in a new polythene sleeve, together with two additional thick card inserts (one either side), set inside a new dedicated record mailer envelope. The vinyl will be separated from the cover to prevent any ring marking in transit. The package will be secured with thick tape and marked with additional large “FRAGILE” taped stickers twice on both sides.

Thanks for looking, and Happy Bidding!

POSTAGE

I send all my LPs tracked & signed, which provides added security for both buyer & seller.

All my listings end on a Sunday evening. I am happy to combine LPs into one package if they are won on the same day.

Note that most single LPs will weigh around 500g. Double LPs & single LPs with gatefold sleeves will weigh a little more.

UK

2nd class tracked & signed:

0 – 1kg         £4.00

1kg – 2kg      £5.00

International

International tracked & signed:

Europe & Russia 0 – 500g £13.00 / 500g – 750g £15.00 / 750g – 1kg £17.00

USA & R.O.W 0 – 500g £16.00 / 500g – 750g £19.00 / 750g – 1kg £22.00

Australia 0 – 500g £17.00 / 500g – 750g £20.00 / 750g – 1kg £23.00

RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE GRADING GUIDE

MINT: The record 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: 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: 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: 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, discolouration, etc.

FAIR: 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: 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: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.