LIFE *LIFE AFTER DEATH* LP 1974 POLYDOR UK 1ST PRESS
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LIFE *LIFE AFTER DEATH* LP 1974 POLYDOR UK 1ST PRESSING
VERY RARE ALBUM DIFFICULT TO FIND!
THE VINYL HAS ONLY BEEN PLAYED A FEW TIMES!
CAT NO: 2383 295 POLYDOR SUPER (STEREO)
LABEL: POLYDOR RECORDS
YEAR: 1974
PRESSING INFO: UK 1ST PRESSING
MATRIX NO: side 1 (23835295 A//1 420 05 1 1 5) & side 2 (2383295 B//2 420 0114)
PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY
CONDITION
SLEEVE: (EX+) NON LAMINATED SLEEVE PRINTED AND MADE IN ENGLAND WITH LIGHT WEAR AND LIGHT RUBBING TO THE CORNERS. NO WRITING. NO SPLITS. NO EDGE SCUFFING. NO RIPS & NO SPLITS.
SPINE: (EX-) ALL THE TEXT IS CLEARLY READABLE WITH ISOLATED SCUFFING. NO SPLITS.
INNER: (VG) ORIGINAL POLYLINED PAPER INNER SLEEVE WITH 'MADE IN ENGLAND' AND 'BRITISH PATENT NO. 800153 & 973939' PRINTED IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. SLIGHT DISCOLOURATION FROM AGE AND STORAGE WITH A FEW CREASES. A COUPLE OF SMALL SPLITS ALONG THE OPENING EDGE. NO WRITING NO RIPS AND NO STICKERS.
LABELS: (NEAR MINT) BOTH LABELS ARE FREE FROM ANY UNWANTED WRITING & STICKERS WITH ONLY ONE SPINDLE MARK ON EACH SIDE (BARELY VISIBLE). NO WRITING NO STICKERS NO DISCOLOURATION
VINYL VISUALLY: SIDE A (EX+) SIDE B (EX) THE VINYL HAS A SLIGHT LIP ON THE EDGE MAKING THE NEEDLE DIP UP AND DOWN ONCE EVERY TURN WHICH IS VISUALLY LESS NOTICEABLE AS THE NEEDLE PLAYS PAST TRACK 2. THIS IS VISUALLY MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN PLAYING SIDE 2 AND IF THE VINYL IS EYE LEVEL. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE PLAYING OR THE AUDIO IN ANY WAY. BOTH SIDES ARE GLOSSY AND LOOK LIKE NEW. IF YOU CLOSELY EXAMINE BOTH SIDES WHEN ANGLED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT ALL YOU CAN SEE ARE A COUPLE OF ISOLATED LIGHT HAIRLINES AND PAPER SCUFFS. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF LIGHT HAIRLINE SCRATCHES ON SIDE B TRACK 1 WHICH CAN BE SEEN WHEN ANGLED IN NORMAL LIGHT. THEY DO NOT SOUND OR AFFECT THE PLAYING IN ANY WAY BUT STOP ME GRADING SIDE B HIGHER. THIS RECORD HAS ONLY BEEN PLAYED A FEW TIMES AND RARELY HANDLED. THIS VINYL HAS BEEN STORED UNTOUCHED FOR OVER 37 YEARS AND THERE IS A LITTLE SURFACE DUST.
PLAYING GRADE: (NEAR MINT) BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENED TO ON HEADPHONES ON A COUPLE OF SYSTEMS WITH A SHURE WHITE LABEL CARTRIDGE & STEREO NEEDLE. THE QUIETER PARTS OF THE MUSIC PLAY EXCELLENT PLUS AND THE LOUDER MUSIC PLAYS MINT!! THE VINYL IS A LITTLE DUSTY AND THERE IS VERY OCCASIONAL LIGHT BACKGROUND STATIC/CRACKLE IN PLACES (VIRTUALLY NONE) WHEN PLAYED WITH THE TREBLE TURNED UP FULL!! THIS VINYL HAS BEEN STORED UNTOUCHED FOR OVER 37 YEARS SO OBVIOUSLY THERE HAS BEEN A BUILD UP OF DUST IN THE GROOVES. WHEN A VINYL LOOKS THIS CLOSE TO MINT I AM RELUCANT TO EVEN TOUCH IT LET ALONG CLEAN IT!! ALL I DID BEFORE MY ONE PLAY WAS GENTLE WIPE OFF THE SURFACE DUST WITH A SPECIALIST RECORD CLEANING CLOTH. IT MAY BENEFIT FROM A PROFESSIONAL MACHINE CLEAN. INCREDIBLE CONDITION AND CERTAINLY A COPY THAT YOU WOULD NEVER HAVE TO UPGRADE!!
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!!
DON`T MISS OUT ON THIS!!
GRADING
All records are graded using the Record Collector Grading System with (+) or (-) to show a slightly higher or lower grade.
M (Mint) : The Record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
EX (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.
VG (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.
G (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.
F (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.
PLEASE SEE PICTURES ABOVE OF THE ACTUAL RECORD FOR SALE
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK
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