LONG & THE SHORT, Choc Ice (RARE EX 1964 DECCA 45)

	£		40
	$		53

THE LONG AND THE SHORT – CHOC ICE

1964 UK 7" SINGLE on DECCA RECORDS

Brilliant and impossibly rare first pressing of a Decca 45 that doesn’t turn up very often in fantastic condition!!! We have more collectable 60s 45s in stock right now so don’t miss out!!!

CAT NO: F 12043

Side A Matrix: DRF 34503 T1 1C (stamped)

Side B Matrix: DRF 34422 T1 1C (stamped)

TRACKS:

Side A

Choc Ice

Side B

Here Comes The Fool

LABEL

The blue Decca label with silver un-boxed logo

MODE

Mono

VINYL TYPE

Seriously thin and rigid with round push-out centre intact

VINYL CONDITION

This great single has to grade as a strong Excellent. There are very few signs of age or use save for a few faint paper scuffs only visible when held to light. There are no manufacturer’s defects in the vinyl and all over it displays a nice pristine and glossy sheen. The push out centre is still present and we can see from the spindle area as well as the clean labels and all round glossy sheen of the disc that this record has only been played a little.

SOUND

The audio clarity is absolutely superb and any light surface noise, present a little even on brand new vinyl, does not detract from the sound of the music one little bit!

COVER TYPE

Top opening Decca paper sleeve

COVER CONDITION

A few creases etc. but basically fully intact and Excellent condition

POSTAGE & PACKING

UK - £1.00 (45s) / £2.50 (LPs & 12” singles)

Europe - £2.00 (45s) / £4.00 (LPs & 12” singles)

Rest of World - £2.50 (45s) / £7.00 (LPs & 12” single)

Reductions offered on multiple purchases are half the marked rate per item after 1st record

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I do not profit on packaging. All records are sent in professional mailers with stiffeners and polythene sleeves in which the disc will be removed from the sleeve for extra protection. I take great care with my packaging and want to make sure the records arrive in the same condition they left me.

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