Granny's Intentions Honest Injun RARE Original U.K. Deram L.P. Gary Moore EX+

	£		167
	$		221

UNSOLD SHOP STOCK – Much of the material I’m currently selling is unsold stock from a record shop which closed down in the early 1980’s.  Most of this stock has been played once (if at all).  This statement will begin any auction where the item has been sourced from this stock.

ULTRA RARE Original U.K. 1970 Red & White DERAM STEREO pressing of Granny’s Intentions ‘Honest Injun’ L.P. (Catalogue Reference: DERAM SML 1060).  I’m fairly confident that this is a 1st pressing with the matrixes reading ‘ZAL-9397.P-1W’ (A-Side) and ‘ZAL-9398.P.1W’ (B-Side).  In common with Decca pressings of the period the sleeve is part-laminated (the front wrapping around the spine onto the rear by an inch) and features a die-cut hole in the top right-hand corner of the rear through which the blue-coloured, stereo bag can be viewed.  Obviously, being a Decca sleeve it is a thin and flimsy affair.  Gary Moore is credited on the rear of the sleeve but not as a band member (I understand he plays on the record but wasn’t a full band member at this time).  The album has a great bluesy, rootsy sound and can be sampled on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBcw_HgG_lE.  This is a stunning copy which has sat in storage for decades.

CONDITION: EXCELLENT+ (VINYL) / EXCELLENT+ (SLEEVE)

ITEM SPECIFIC COMMENTS

I’m a conservative grader and technically this should be a NM grade across the board because I don’t believe this copy has ever been played or indeed purchased by anyone however, there are a couple of very minor flaws which means I’m going with an EX+ grade across the board.  I grade all my vinyl under an intense light and here there are a limited volume of the lightest, wispiest hairline marks which are fairly characteristic of Decca pressings (I’ve always wondered whether they are a by-product of the edge of the inner bag).  The playing surfaces really gleam like new and I’m fairly confident that a needle has never been anywhere near this.  The labels are immaculate.  I’d doubt you’d ever locate a superior copy.  Like the vinyl the sleeve is crisp.  It has spent it’s entire life stored in a thin polythene sleeve and this has really aided in the preservation of the lamination and the print on the rear which is as sharp as the day it was printed and which hasn’t been rubbed away.  The only obvious flaw is a knock which the top left-hand corner has received which has resulted in a small lamination bubble forming (this should be evident in the attached images).  It should be noted that the other corners are still pretty sharp.  There are two tiny ‘digs’ to the top edge of the sleeve one of which has exposed a tiny amount of the white underbelly of the sleeve.  There is nothing else to say really.  This is a truly beautiful copy!  Please check my other auctions for a large selection of Folk, Jazz, Pop, R n B, Rock and Soul collectables in similarly immaculate condition!  Save me as a favourite seller as there is plenty more where this came from!  Overseas buyers welcome!

GRADINGS – How I Grade

My items are visually graded under an intense light using my nearly 20 years of experience buying and playing records.  I am a record collector first and foremost.  I would say my grading is on the conservative side however, it is also realistic.  Realistic in the sense that sometimes even brand new records are not immaculate.  Some items are play-graded and where this is the case it will be noted in the Item Description.  Please note that it is my assertion that 99.9% of issues which might be experienced upon playback of a record can be identified through visual grading.  I’m a longstanding Ebayer so please feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about the quality of the items I list.  As always please review my images if you have any concern about the condition of a sleeve!  A picture speaks a thousand words! 

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intense light there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.
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