SCOTT WALKER 2 ENGEL SBL7840 VG/EX CLASSIC 1968 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP

	£		22
	$		29

Scott Walker ?– Scott 2
Label:Philips ?– SBL 7840
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Country:UK
Released:1968
Genre:Pop
Style:Vocal

Matrix Side 1: 844210 1Y//1  420     1            5
Matrix Side 2: 844120 2Y//1  420     1            1

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in very good condition. It does have quite a few light spindle marks visible on the labels and so has clearly been used. There are no pen marks, scuffs or fading anywhere however and they are clean and bright. The centres are not loose and overall  labels are in pretty good shape with just the light spindle marks to report.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have some thin, light surface lines showing but the main visual issue is a nasty looking scuff on side 1(see picture 8 above). This is luckily light and appears to look worse than it is. Other than the scuff there is a few light surface lines as I say, but these are again not serious and are just signs of use and due to age really. Overall there is nothing at all deep and other than the nasty looking scuff nothing serious at all. The record has no blemishes, serious marks or major issues(bar the visual scuff) and has a lovely vivid shine.

I play tested the record and it plays well overall. It lays flat, there is next to no movement in the record arm and the sound produced is on the main excellent. There were no serious issues such as skips or sticks and the scuff mentioned above causes no clicks or pops. I didn't hear one the whole album through. There is some light surface noise in parts however. Nothing serious just a little light interference in some of the much softer parts. I noted a trace in track 1 on side 2 for instance. Other than the slight occasional interference there is nothing major to report with only mild distortion in places caused by use. This was minor however and overall it was a thoroughly enjoyable play test with audio of good quality although not pristine cd quality.

The fully laminated sleeve is in excellent condition. It has only light wear to the edges and corners(pics), and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. Despite this minor edge wear they are all strong with no splits or weak areas where one may develop. There are no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere but there is mild ring marks showing on both sides. There is also some minor laminate creasing in places. There isn't a large amount of creasing however and overall it is in tidy shape and just shows mild age related wear really.  I have tried to capture the sleeves issues as best I can in the pictures provided so please study these to gain as much information as possible.

It includes its original plain white poly-lined inner which is in very good condition. This has a small 1" split to one edge, pen marks to one side(name and album info), some creasing and age related discolouring. So overall it is still solid enough but I will of course send the record in a plain white replacement to ensure no damage occurs to the original.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.