TEA & SYMPHONY Asylum Musically Insane ORIG Harvest EX
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I AM CURRENTLY LISTING SOME FABULOUSLY RARE ITEMS FROM MY OWN COLLECTION, MOST IN ABSOLUTELY FINE CONDITION. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!!!
PLEASE NOTE INSURANCE IS COMPULSORY ON THIS ITEM £3.50 for UK and £5.50 - £7 for REST OF THE WORLD
TEA & SYMPHONY - An Asylum For The Musically Insane ORIG Harvest LP SHVL 761 (UK, Stereo, 1969)
Happy to present the 1969 debut from these strange Birmingham folkies - an album which rewards the listener more with each play, and quite a rare piece these days as Harvest collectors refuse to offer any decent copies.
Well this is a very decent copy indeed and is an original 1st press SHVL 761 as evidenced by the laminated gatefold sleeve, A-3U/B-3U matrices and no EMI boxed logo on the green Harvest labels.
The original gatefold laminated sleeve is in well above average EX- (Excellent Minus) condition. It is pleasingly solid, flat, fresh and retaining full colour. The only defects away from near mint are as follows: there is a circular price sticker (£80 1969) on the rear top left corner (no doubt removable with the correct technique), 2/3 light thumb creases to the front and rear, moderate corner wear to all four corners, a few small creases emanating from the spine, a barely visible dried sticker residue to the front top right and above average feathering to the opening edges (see photo). BUT THAT’S IT! Other than these there is NO rips, splits, tears, writing, appreciable edge wear, no real ring impression, no fading of the glorious colour, a generally strong and well defined spine and NO heavy creasing. THIS WILL NO DOUBT SIT PROUDLY IN A TOP GRADE COLLECTION AS IT HAS IN MINE!
The NO EMI boxed logo lime green labels are clean and are a beautiful pair with no writing, stickers, residue, dirt or foxing. Spindle traces are virtually invisible, maybe 1 or 2 per side. Superb.
The medium weight vinyl is a real top example. It still has near to full shine (even after 40 years!) and shows only 2 small isolated marks - the only thing detracting from near mint. There are NO hairlines, deep scratches, embedded dirt, dust pockets or scrapes. Visually looks a true EX- (Excellent Minus) and would be higher but for one tiny finger scuff to 1st track on one side and a tiny patch of scuffing to the 1st track on the other. Other than these(and they are SMALL marks!) it really looks completely clean and close to Mint! IT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENED TO and plays very clearly with minimum surface. There’s the occasional light tick, but few and far between and never over the delicate music. Only one track, S2/T1 are there a handful of audible ticks, but nothing really to spoil your overall enjoyment of this rare classic.
SEE MY DSRs FOR EVIDENCE OF MY STRICT GRADING!!!
Supplied in a Harvest company picture advert inner, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a great copy to enhance your Harvest or 60’s collection. Low start.
CHECK MY OTHER ITEMS FOR MORE ORIGINALS
My Grade is True!!! - I Will Not Let You Down!
I GRADE ACCORDING TO UK RECORD COLLECTOR ALTHOUGH I AM VERY CAREFUL USING THE EX GRADE WHICH I BELIEVE IS SOMETIMES ABUSED.
PAYPAL IS PREFERRED, PLEASE CONSULT MY TERMS. PERSONAL CHEQUES/POSTAL ORDERS ARE ALSO FINE BUT ONLY IN THE UK - PAYPAL ONLY FROM OVERSEAS PLEASE.
I PACK WITH THE UTMOST CARE THOUGH I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE IN TRANSIT. I usually use recycled mailers and boxes to keep the price down. These are solid and not off cuts but if this is not acceptable PLEASE DO NOT BID! SPECIAL DELIVERY/INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED FOR ITEMS OVER £33.
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NPB ALERTS WILL BE ISSUED IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 10 DAYS. YOUR BID IS A CONTRACT.
PLEASE MAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES OR CONCERNS - I WILL DO MY BEST TO HELP AT ALL TIMES.
ALL PHOTOS SHOWN ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM
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