GONG - 'The Flying Teapot' Very Rare BYG Records LP

	£		32
	$		42

I HAVE NOW STARTED LISTING ALBUMS WITH BRIEF, BUT INFORMATIVE DECRIPTORS. I HOPE TO BE AS CONCISE AS POSSIBLE WHILST GIVING YOU ALL OF THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU REQUIRE IN ORDER TO INFORM YOUR BIDDING. IN DOING THIS, I AM PRESUMING THAT, IF YOU ARE CHECKING OUT MY LISTINGS, YOU WILL ALREADY BE ARMED WITH THE BACKGROUND, PERSONNEL, TRACKLISTING AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION REGARDING THE ALBUM AND MUSICIAN(S). IF YOU DO REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME THROUGH EBAY.

FOR AUCTION !- GONG - 'Radio Gnome Invisible Part 1 - The Flying Teapot'. Very rare original BYG Records French release -

Cat. No.  BYG 529 027 

Original Black BYG labels with silver and black ''Sagem'' logo - see photographs !!!

N.B. Please do NOT bid on this item if you are expecting an album in great condition - I will tell it as it is ;

POSITIVES - The album plays through cleanly and audibly without any pops, skips, sticks or jumps !!! The cover is in Very Good Plus condition and the original transparent plastic inner sleeve is intact and as new ! 

NEGATIVES - There are NUMEROUS surface marks on the album which are virtually all superficial hairline scratches and some superficial paper scuffs. There is a CONSIDERABLE background noise throughout the album, which, understandably, varies in its intrusiveness in line with the comparative loudness of the Track being played. In light of this, I have prepared a descriptor of surface noise for each track to inform your bidding !!! See below : 

Cover Condition : Very Good Plus ! - Laminated cover with some minor corner, surface and edge wear. Inside cover is in excellent condition apart from a relatively smallish marker pen signature or autograph on the upper inside right - see photographs ! There are a few very mild laminate creases and 'cracks ' All seams appear fully adhered and intact. The spine is strong and clear !  

Vinyl Condition : In my grading only good to very good in that it is playable throughout, but has many light and superficial surface markings ! In fairness this does not prevent the vinyl from retaining some of its rich dark gloss and shine, and the weight of the vinyl is robust enough !!!

Aural Evaluation : Played through with no pops, skips or jumps but considerable surface noise as detailed below !

Track 1 - RADIO GNOME INVISIBLE - Noticeable surface noise in quieter 'phases '

Track 2 - FLYING TEAPOT - Very quiet intro on this track so surface noise is markedly more noticeable. Less noticeable in later 'phases' of the track. 

Track 3 - THE POT HEAD PIXIES - Some surface noise but not so invasive to listening.

Track 4 - THE OCTAVE DOCTORS ETC - Surface noise more noticeable due to quieter nature of this track.  

Track 5 - ZERO THE HERO ETC - The 'cleanest' track - with surface noise still perceptible but significantly less intrusive.

Track 6 - WITCHES SONG ETC - Very noticeable surface noise due to more relatively quieter 'phases' in this track.

Record Number - BYG RECORDS 529 027

Matrix Numbers - 529 027- A

                               529 027- B

NOTE WELL - PLEASE CLEARLY UNDERSTAND AND FULLY CONSIDER THE ABOVE INFORMATION PRIOR TO BIDDING ON THIS ITEM. THIS IS A RARE AND MUCH SOUGHT AFTER ALBUM WHICH WOULD BE IDEAL FOR A COLLECTOR OR GONG FAN WHO WANTS A 'PLAYABLE' COPY OF THIS GREAT ALBUM WITH A MORE THAN RESPECTABLE COVER AND SLEEVE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MORE THAN THAT, WITH UTMOST RESPECT, I WOULD ADVISE THAT YOU LOOK ELSEWHERE !!!

I want ALL prospective buyers to be as confident as possible regarding their purchase and my service, therefore if you have any questions, or details requiring clarification / greater detail , please do not hesitate to contact me !!! Also, my albums will be delivered well packaged, in sturdy, well sealed cardboard mailers with reinforced stiffeners. The actual album(s) will come in brand new poly-lined sleeve(s), and the original sleeve will also come with the album, cover and any listed additions, posters, booklets etc.

Postage Rates ;

Within UK = ( see above )

Europe / European Union = Airmail Small Packets = £4.99

Airmail International Signed For = £9.99

Rest of the World = Airmail Small Packets = £6.99

Airmail International Signed For = £13.99

PLEASE NOTE WELL ;

IF THE WINNING BID FOR THIS ITEM IS OVER £40, THE BUYER WILL HAVE TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REGISTERED POSTAGE, AS I WILL NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANYTHING THAT GETS LOST OR DAMAGED DURING POSTAL DELIVERY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THE ITEM - THANKS !!!

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