The Yardbirds 'Roger The Engineer', Over Under Sideways Down vinyl LP 1st PRESS
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The Yardbirds
Yardbirds
Known colloquially as 'Roger The Engineer'
Released in the US and Europe as 'Over Under Sideways Down'
- Columbia 1966 Mono
- 1st UK Pressing - SX 6063
- Blue text 'Columbia' with 'magic note'
- XAX3126-1, XAX3127-1
- 160 gram vinyl
- THERE IS NO COVER - Will be supplied in new anti-static white paper liner, new card sleeve and poly bag.
Vinyl VG - I had never heard this album before, which I mention only because since I first put it on, I have been play testing it LOUDLY and REPEATEDLY.
It has a several light surface scuffs and hairline marks, none of which sound, although there is the occasional 'pop'. Spin cleaned with a Knosti (20% IPA), there is residual background noise but it doesn't really interfere with what is actually a good rockin' detailed sound: Sweet guitar, clear vocals, high bits, low bits, crazy bits all in the right places.
Minimal groove wear. On balance, pretty much like myself it's not come through 50+ years unscathed, but it still has plenty of life left in it. It has been a pleasure listening to it.
£3 Discount for each additional album/12” purchased at the same time.
- Listed items that include multiple albums/singles will only attract a single discount
£1.50 Discount for a 2nd single purchased at the same time.
- As long as both are non gatefold
- 3rd, 4th, 5th singles, or combining singles and albums gets complicated because of restrictive size guidelines and the quality of my mail stiffeners.
- I always endeavour to pass on postage savings to the buyer. If in doubt ask and I’ll see what I can do.
Given that Ebay is an unseen, trust based marketplace, my assessment's will be conservative, detailed and based upon listening to the records for sale. My gradings are based upon the Goldmine Standard (abridged and paraphrased from Discogs below).
Near Mint (NM or M-)
A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. I am unlikely to ever use this grading for vinyl quality unless I KNOW a record to be new, unplayed and probably still wrapped.
A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, surfaces may show slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Picture sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by an indentation or sample distribution cut. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
In truth I wouldn’t usually bother listing vinyl in this condition, that is with ‘noticeable surface noise and ticks’ although I would consider listing an unusual record with a cover in this condition where ‘seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present’
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