Jimi Hendrix "Tribute To" Singapore Polydor EP

	£		23
	$		31

ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE  AND LABEL

 JIMI HENDRIX "Tribute To" 

Polydor 2229 047 (pressed in Singapore)

TRACK LISTING

Side 1:  1)Freedom  2) Gypsy Eyes 

Side 2:   1) My Friend  2) EZY Rider

A Singapore only Polydor EP laminated on both sides with the thicker and glossier laminates associated with Singapore EPs of the late 60s/early 70s. I sold a couple about a year ago, including my personal copy which I bought about a year after his death. The retailer told me that it was a posthumous release as a tribute. I could never establish this as the liner notes on the reverse, typical of the late 60s/early 70s where one's likes, dislikes etc are indicated, are all in present tense!

GRADING RESULTS:

 The cover could be rated as VG++ . There are some visible creases and signs of wear along the edges. The bach has a more visible crease at the top left hand corner and some soiling spots on the white surface.

The vinyl looks Near Mint with a couple of very light and barely lines on side 1.These did not affect play too badly or cause skips. Side 2 looks free of lines. There are no spindle marks. The vinyl maintains it's brilliance and lustre. Tracking at 1.7g on my Naim Aro/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge , there are an occasional  light click but these were not too intrusive . The playing could be graded as generally  Near Mint.

How I Clean and  Grade my Records

Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Loricraft PRC 4 cleaning machine  using the US made Walker Audio 3 step process.

Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Armeggedon/Naim Aro tonearm/Linn Troika cartridge and through a brace of active Naim 250s/135s into Naim DBL speakers. For 45s I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Lyra Helikon SL.

I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:

·       Mint  I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.

·       Near Mint  Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing  on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .

·       Excellent   Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable. 

·         Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover  is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.

I do not offer any records below Very Good  unless its extremely rare. 

Shipping costs

I use brand new custom made  plastic sleeves  for both the vinyl and for the sleeve. Shipping from Singapore is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. I usually post within 2 working days from date of payment. From experience, I know that it generally takes about 10 days to arrive at the destination though there might be variations of plus/minus 3 days. Shipping costs in pounds are: :

EPs/45s :

4.5  for the first

1    for the  subsequent ones

 I will inform buyers of the registration details through Email upon posting.

Forms of payment that I accept include:

·       PAYPAL (preferred choice) 

·       International Money Orders