Something Smith The Eggtimers-UK ACETATE 7"-60s Beat Mod Psych Soul Popsike-HEAR

	£		40
	$		53

Something Smith & The Eggtimers - When You Wore A Tulip - UK 1960s SPOT Acetate 7” - 60s Beat Mod Dancer Psych Soul Popsike Garage - 1960s                  



Title: When You Wore A Tulip

Artist: Something Smith & The Eggtimers

Country: UK

Release Date: 1960s

Label: Spot

Catalogue Number: ~~

Other Info: Completely obscure and unknown Spot acetate of a band called 'Something Smith & The Eggtimers'.  Never released (as far as I know) and no traceable sign of the band.  Late 60s sound, goes with a mix of psych, poppy soul, nice Mod Popsike.  Single sided Acetate.  Blank handwritten labels.  Spot Studio: By the 1960s it had become a location for creating singles (demos and acetates).  Cream recorded their first album and future-hit artists, such as a young Reg Dwight (Elton John), could be found sessioning there.




Sound File
The sound file will probably not be accessible via mobile phones etc but should be via computer.

The sound file is from the actual record offered with no manipulation.





Record Condition

Vinyl Visually Looks: VG  (Unfortunately acetates were never made for longevity, they were just basic one off listening devices, hence the audio quality is never quite as standard as any final vinyl issues are (whether this one ever saw an official release I have no idea!, I have found no trace of the song or a band called 'Something Smith & The Eggtimers').

They also have a tendency to corode due to the metal under the thin vinyl layer.  This one shows no signs of corrosion, though there is a very small area on the outer edge (not on the grooves) where the metal is showing.

Due to the metal and antiquity they quite often are found with white pores, like a fine dust, which usually leave some amount of cloudy staining after cleaning.  This one has a small area with very light cloudy staining, otherwise still retains something of a matt sheen. 

It does have some hairlines/scuffs and marks which mostly seem superficial.
The music plays through well, nice and clear.  There might be occasional tiny very light ticks.  Overall for a 1960s acetate it is in really good shape.

There might be scope to clean up the recording further either manually or digitally.)



Pictures

All photographs shown are from the record offered in this auction.

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Grading Conditions
I grade the records condition visually only, unless I state what the record actually plays like and provide an audio MP3 sample.  This is because I do not always have time to play everything, so bear this in mind. 

I am strict with my grading so you can feel confident in my conclusions. My feedback will reflect this. 

I do NOT use the grading ‘MINT’ (other than the very rare occasion the record is still sealed).  My ‘EXCELLENT’ grading will mean the record will still have a full sheen with clean vinyl and the sleeve will be free from rips, tears, seam splits.  Any further information like slight defects or type of sleeve will be in brackets after the grading. 

Anyone unhappy solely with my visual grading can return item for refund. However if I have provided pictures and sound files then I do not accept returns on basis of condition. 


MINT: Only used if sealed.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some light signs of having been played, but there is very little or no lessening 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 noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has obviously been over played, and will probably display deterioration in sound quality, it will probably have lots of fine lines and the odd scratch. Wear and tear on the cover or extra items.