THE KINKS, ARTHUR, RARE 1ST PRESS 1969 VINYL, GATEFOLD, EX
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THE KINKS - ARTHUR (OR THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE) - RARE FIRST PRESS ALBUM IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
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PYE RECORDS, CAT NO: NPL 18317 MATRICES A1/B2
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT FIRST PRESSING COPY OF THE KINKS' ALBUM "ARTHUR" SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED BY GRANADA TELEVISION FOR A PROGAMME OF THE SAME NAME. IT TELLS THE STORY OF A POST-WAR FAMILY FRAGMENTING UNDER THE PRESSURES OF THE TIMES, BUT BLEAK THOUGH IT SOUNDS, RAY DAVIES DELIVERS A COLLECTION OF CLASSIC SIXTIES PITHY STORY-TELLING SONGS INCLUDING THE HUGE HIT "VICTORIA". IT IS A RARE FIRST PRESS ORIGINAL 1969 ALBUM, HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL GATEFOLD SLEEVE.
VINYL: EXCELLENT. NO SKIPS, STICKS, OR POPS. THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT MARKS AT ALL ON EITHER SIDE, JUST A BARELY VISIBLE HAIRLINE ON SIDE TWO WHICH HAS NO IMPACT ON THE AUDIO. THE VINYL LOOKS LIKE IT HAS BEEN PLAYED VERY FEW TIMES.
THERE IS NO BACKGROUND NOISE, EVEN ON RUN-INS, NO OTHER FAULTS OF ANY KIND, AND THE HEAVYWEIGHT VINTAGE VINYL IS IN LOVELY GLOSSY CONDITION.
LABELS: EXCELLENT. CLEAN AND BRIGHT WITH NO WRITING OR MARKS.
OUTER SLEEVE: ORIGINAL GATEFOLD SLEEVE HAS NOT LASTED AS WELL AS THE VINYL. IT IS A NOTORIOUSLY FLIMSY SLEEVE WITH A SINGLE CARD SHEET FORMING THE FRONT GATEFOLD, AND AS USUAL WITH THIS AND SIMILAR SLEEVES, THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE SPINE AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM (SEE PHOTOS). THERE IS ALSO LAMINBATE LIFT HERE AND THERE, AND EDGE WEAR.
INNER SLEEVE: PLAIN WHITE POLY-LINED PAPER.
REALLY EXCELLENT VINYL, VERY RARE IN THIS CONDITION.
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GRADINGS I use the Record Collector Magazine grading system, and always play-grade items before listing. As a collector myself I know the importance of the detail, so please feel free to CHECK OUT MY FEEDBACK, and bid with confidence. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions before bidding. (plus or minus signs used to indicate records falling between these categories) Mint - The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Excellent - The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. 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. Good - The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches.Pictures sell!
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