RARE BIRD 1ST UK LP 1969 PINK CHARISMA 1ST PRESS EX/EX

	£		69
	$		91

 RARE BIRD - Original Self Titled 1969 1st UK Debut Album 

VERY 1ST PRESS MATRIX +A /+B2 

VERY RARE LP - Especially in this Condition!!!! Virtually Never Turns up for Sale!!!!!

***** Original UK VERY 1st PRESS Charisma Pink Textured Labels *****

 ***** Original very 1st Press UK Printed Cover with Laminated Front *****

***** Vinyl Visually has NO Bad Scratches or Marks is in Excellent overall Condition!!! ***** 

***** Audio Playback - NEAR MINT - Virtually Undistorted Clear Sound Quality Throughout *****

**** Virtually Silent Audio Play Run-ins and in-between Tracks ****

 ***** Labels in Excellent Condition Virtually No Signs of  Wear - No Writing or Marks/Blemishes *****

 ***** Cover is in Excellent Intact Condition showing No bad Laminate problems - No Writing/Graffiti,Staining,Tears,Splits *****

The Vinyl is in Superb and well Preserved condition for 42 years of age!!! - Visually both the vinyl surfaces look in amazing condition with No bad Scratches/Marks or other Blemishes - Also comes with the Original RARE Very 1st PRESSING  Picture Sleeve Cover and with the Original White Company Poly-lined thick inner sleeve with -  Both are totally intact and in overall excellent condition Just so scarce these days and near impossible to find a Copy of this Impossible to find First Rare Bird Album that hasn't been played to near Death & Destruction at wild Drunken parties in the late 60s And your probably thinking will I ever find that elusive copy where the Vinyl surfaces are still Half Decent and a Respectable Cover that is still in a one piece - Well you have NOW!!!     

All parts of this Album are 100% Original and still in Exceptional condition for 42 years old!!! - You will not be Disappointed!!! - So now here is your chance to own a copy of the VERY 1st pressing of the First Debut album from Rare Bird's music history!!!

                  Matrix Side 1: CAS + 1005 + A

                                    Side 2: CAS + 1005 + B 2   

ARTIST: RARE BIRD

TITLE:  SELF TITLED (1st Debut Album)

YEAR: 1969

CAT NO: LK 4661

LABEL & COLOUR  CHARISMA SCROLL  - PINK 

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos: VERY 1st PRESS +A & +B 2 

All of my records That I'm selling are from my own personal collection that I have collected and cherished for over 45 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard. All Records that I do offer will have NO Warps,Jumps,sticks,writing on covers or labels unless clearly stated in descriptions.

Vinyl Condition: EX The Vinyl on both playing surfaces visually appear virtually clear and UNMARKED with NO bad Scratches or other Markings that can be seen - Both sides show to be in Stunning and Exceptional condition the vinyl is completely free from any bad surface marks or groove wear virtually UNMARKED which is quiet remarkable and Unbelievable considering this vinyl LP is 42 years old! On even closer examination under strong light with the disc tilted at an angle you can only then detect some light blemishes and reveals nothing more than a few  insignificant very small mild faint hairlines and wispy inner sleeve removal line traces that Absolutely doesn’t affect the virtually Perfect Audio Playback  The vinyl lays totally flat on a moving turntable - Still retains its original deep gloss black shiny sheen and lustre - It would be very hard these days to find a better vinyl copy of this VERY 1st Matrix Pressed Record that plays without any problems! - It’s a Fantastic Example!!! 

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 42 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that may be still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as EX-NM This vinyl visually looks like its not been played excessively and shows NO heavy marks or scratches and  looks a well cared for Near Perfect example - There are No major Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback or if at all  you may get some very light static crackle for a few seconds and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any consequence on this 42 year old Classic  that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional  Album - Overall  its just a Fantastic listening Experience that you would expect from the VERY 1ST  STEREO PRESSING with Stunning overall Dynamic Audio performance!!! 

Cover Condition: VG to EX  Original UK 1st issue cover with Laminated front and matt card finished back  The Glossy Laminate front on this well kept example still looks amazing being totally intact Flat and clean showing all its original bold vivid colours and is in amazing well preserved  condition showing fantastic unworn edges including both opening edges no feathering and excellent pointed corners with a superb laminate front cover that visually shows NO major problems with Laminate lift wear or bubbling or any other bad marks or blemishes apart from some light corner creases and the usual small mild laminate creases here and there around edging (Not through the colour!) The cover is still in Excellent and intact condition when you consider they are usually found to be far worst for wear  The Back of matt cover is also totally intact and in very clean condition with very few ageing blemishes to be seen - The only blemishes visually I can see is the usual but minimal mild  yellow/brown ageing discolouration across the lighter colours of back element of thin cover (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall excellent condition of cover) This is a very respectable and clean very 1st Press issue cover showing only the lightest wear - NO tears,rips,splits,ink writting,stickers or any other bad  blemishes.   

Labels Condition: EX Visually they both look very clean unmarked and Immaculate in apperance - under strong angled light shows some evidence of Spindle usage marks/trails across the Labels with No real wear around the spindle hole which still looks in great condition - Its very evident that the vinyl disc has been carefully handled from new

Spine Condition: EX The laminated spine overall is clean intact and near perfect - All written text still showing to be clear legible and perfectly worded with the only signs of any ageing and wear is just some mild yellow tint discolour and small mild laminate creasing across the spine with a little  light rub wear at each end of spine  

Inner Sleeve: EX The Original company poly-lined white sleeve is in clean unmarked intact condition and shows no evidence of any bad handling wear over it's lifetime -  NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writting,Stickers or other bad Blemishes apart from the usual light ageing yellow/Brown tinges mainly along the edges and corner creases

   I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are mostly in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to the Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Lifetime!!!

Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

Track List:

1. Iceberg
2. Times
3. You Went Away
4. Melanie
5. Beautiful Scarlet
6. Sympathy
7. Natures Fruit
8. Bird On A Wing
9. God Of War

I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record is in Brand New Condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The Cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet,booklet or poster are in Perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be MINT.  

EXCELLENT: The Record shows some signs of having been played,but there is very little lessing in sound quality. The Cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or Creasing.

VERY GOOD: The Record has obviously been played many times,but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,despite noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

        If there are any questions you would like to ask that I may not have covered Please email

YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT YOU CAN TRUST - I OFFER QUALITY VINYL FOR SALE THAT IS ASSURED - ALL MY SOLD ITEMS HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS - I OFFER VERY FAST NEXT DAY POSTAL DESPATCH AFTER AUCTION ENDS AND AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYPAL PAYMENT - WITH PROMPT EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE WINNING BIDDER AT ALL TIMES

Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.95 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49