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MOBY GRAPE UNCENSORED STEREO LP 1967 1ST PRESS FINGER SELF DEBUT RARE PSYCH

Artist: MOBY GRAPE 

Year: 1967 – Original Columbia CS9498

US 1st PRESS - LP – STEREO

Matrix

XSM118068-1C

XSM118069-1D

Moby Grape's first pressings of the first debut album was released in small quantities in the USA. The first issue has an image of the band with Don Stevenson ''giving the finger'' on both cover and poster. As this was (belatedly) considered to be obscene most copies were retired and replaced with a new cover in which the finger had been airbrushed. This is the (in)famous first LP released by Moby Grape featuring the original artwork with the MIDDLE FINGER pointing downwards, which was considered as been rude and the album was quickly withdrawn from sale, making original copies of the LP INSTANT COLLECTOR ITEMS.

This the ORIGINAL US MEGA RARE MONO 1st pressing from 1967 WITH THE "FINGER" PHOTO IN THE FRONT SLEEVE. This LP is seriously RARE AND HARD TO FIND!

The vinyl is visually graded in very good condition. Please see below a description of the grade as this is a 47 year old record that has been well played and will not transform into anything else. The value of this record is his rarity rather than its condition. 

The two eye 1st Press RED Columbia labels are in very good condition.

The delicate thick cardboard black sleeve with the finger photo is in very good condition with ring, edge and corner wear. 

The spine is fully readable with corner and edge wear.

PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER ITEMS AS I AM LISTING THIS WEEK RARE EARLY LPs from JIMI HENDRIX, LED ZEPPELIN, LOVE, WHO, CREAM, PINK FLOYD, TRAFFIC, etc….

Visually graded vinyl: A visual grading will identify physical flaws (such as scratches) and can help determine whether a record has been cared-for properly. A visual grading will not identify noise or crackle caused by non-visible sources. Most of the records I sell are between thirty and fifty years old and so it is likely that there may be some background noise even if they look perfect. 

Guide to grades used

Mint                      

Cover - Looks new - no marks, wear or damage

Disc - Looks unplayed - no marks visible 

Near Mint              

Cover - Looks virtually new with signs of handling- Minor wear creases but no marks or damage. Light sleeves may show slight discoloration due to age.

Disc - May have minor scuffs &/or hairline scratches caused by moving record in & out of paper sleeve

Excellent                

Cover - Slight signs of wear on edges/spine, corners or ring wear. No damage caused by sticker removal/residue.

Disc- The record has been played and has superficial marks &/or hairline scratches and paper scuffs.

Very good              

Cover - Moderate edge/spine or ring wear. Corners may be a little blunt. Opening edge may show feathering caused by removal of record. Visible creases or laminate lift. Localised sticker removal damage.

Disc - The record has been played frequently and has noticeable surface marks, occasional light scratches and paper scuffs.

Good                      

Cover - Heavy ring or edge/spine wear. Corners noticeable bashed. Heavy creases. Considerable laminate/surface damage.

Disc - The record looks very well played and the sound quality has probably deteriorated noticeably. A lot of surface marks/scratches. Usually used as collection filler

I am not a dealer but an amateur collector selling duplicated items or records that I no longer want to keep (mostly due to space). I do not clean records (other than a dust with anti-static) and unless indicated in the listing the records have been only visually inspected.

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Please note that if the bidding exceeds £20 in the UK the item will be ONLY sent insured by recorded deliver or international tracked postage and if the item exceeds £50 then will be sent in the UK by special recorded next day guaranteed delivery post (insured up to a value of £500). The above P&P quoted is for UK only and the same principal on insurance will apply to international bidders

PLEASE NOTE WHEN LEAVING FEEDBACK THAT BETWEEN EBAY AND PAYPAL CHARGE 13.4% COMMISSION ON THE PRICE OF THE POSTAGE HENCE WHY IT MAY LOOK EXPENSIVE. 

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