Open Mind Philips UK LP 1st Press & Mintish

	£		1,552
	$		2,056

The Open Mind was issued in the UK in 1969 on Philips SBL 7893. The band’s only album. Extremely rare and one of the greatest psychedelic holy grails among the world’s collectors. This is a Philips 1969 1st pressing of course. The LP has been repressed a few times on independent labels over the years to meet demand, but these repressings, although collectable in their own right, lack the cachet of the ultra rare UK 1st pressing which is presented here in superb condition.    

Tracks:

Side 1                  

1.     Dear Louise

2.    Try Another Day

3.    I Feel The Same Way Too

4.    My Mind Cries

5.    Cant You See

6.    Thor The Thunder God

Side 2

1.    Horses And Chariots

2.    Before My Time

3.    Free As The Breeze

4.    Girl Im So Alone

5.    Soul And My Will

6.    Falling Again

Band:

•                 Mike Bran: Guitar, vocals
•                 Timothy du Feu: Bass guitar
•                 Philip Fox: Drums
•                 Terry Martin: Guitar, vocals

The vinyl is an easy Excellent + condition. Plays through absolutely beautifully. I may have heard two tiny ticks on playback but I’m not sure. The record

sparkles like new and betrays no wear. The labels are perfect.

You will need to look a long time and a long distance to find a better example than this.

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Grading :

M = Mint - as new

NM = Near Mint - very few, light signs of usage that don’t affect play - the cover has only minor signs of wear.

EX = Excellent - some signs of usage, but very little lessening in sound quality – the cover might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VG = Very Good - 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.

G = Good - 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.

+ and - are used as appropriate.

Payment

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Non-paying bidders will be reported to eBay.

Shipping Policy :

The records are taken out of the sleeve to avoid splitting - if not still sealed. They are sent in professional mailers with proper stiffeners for extra protection. A polythene sleeve is included in every case. 

Postage / Shipping Charges

UK

SECOND CLASS (My standard service for items below £34.00 in value)

1 LP                                £1.80

2 LPs                              £3.00

3 LPs                              £3.50

4 and more LPs will be sent as a STANDARD PARCEL.

4 LPs                              £5.50

5/6 LPs                           £6.50

7-12 LPs                        £9.00

Larger quantities, please enquire.

BUT PLEASE NOTE: Automatic compensation cover is limited to a value of £34.00.

All packages with a value exceeding £34.00 will be sent SPECIAL DELIVERY NEXT DAY (unless the buyer expressly declines the service), the rates of which service depend upon the value and weight of the goods, as follows:

Value not exceeding £500

1 LP                      =  £5.50

2 to 3 LPs             =  £7.50

4 to 6 LPs             =  £9.50

7 to 30 LPs           = £22.00

Value £501 to £1000

1 LP                      =  £6.25

2 to 3 LPs             =  £8.25

4 to 6 LPs             = £10.25

7 to 30 LPs           = £22.75

Value £1001 to £2500

1 LP                      =  £7.25

2 to 3 LPs             =  £9.25

4 to 6 LPs             = £11.25

7 to 30 LPs           = £23.75

OVERSEAS

Under no circumstances will I send items via Surface Mail. Standard Airmail to all parts of the world contains no compensation. Compensation up to a value of £34 is available via the AIRSURE service for an additional fee of £4.50 whilst compensation up to £500 is available for an additional fee of £7.00.

Compensation for packages with a value from £501 to £2500 is also available via INTERNATIONAL DATAPOST, but is very expensive (e.g. a 2 kilo package to Japan with a value of £2500 would cost in excess of £110).

I offer you these services. If you decline to pay for compensation, the goods will be shipped Standard Airmail AT YOUR OWN RISK. Standard Airmail charges are as follows:

Europe

1 LP                                =  £4.00

2 LPs                              =  £6.25

3 LPs                              =  £7.75

Add £1.50 per additional LP up to a MAXIMUM of 6.

Quantities above 6, please enquire BEFORE purchase and I will let you know.

USA / Asia / Rest of the World

1 LP                                =  £6.25

2 LPs                              =  £9.25

3 LPs                              = £12.00

Add £3.00 per additional LP up to a MAXIMUM of 6.

Quantities above 6, please enquire BEFORE purchase and I will let you know.