Traffic - Traffic Psyche UK 1st Press Pink Island 1968 Stereo - Large Eye

	£		57
	$		76

Hello there bidders!

This is my new account that I have set up primarily for vinyl records.  I will be listing my fathers rather rare records other the next week so come and grab some rare wax!!

You can bid with absolute confidence as I describe with total honesty with as many pictures as possible.

I know what it is like to get an over graded record turning up 2 weeks late, but that is not the service you will receive here.  I am a true lover of vinyl and this passion will be transferred to the security of your records!!

So enough of that and on to the record in hand!

Traffic

Traffic 2nd Album

First Pressing UK 1968

ILPS 9081T

Island Records

Stereo

Here we have a beautiful example of a first pressing of Traffics rare 2nd release from 1968.

This is by far rarer than a first press Mr Fantasy and hardly ever comes up for auction!

It is the 1st pressing in the mat gatefold sleeve, with attached 8 page booklet.

The labels have the 1st press large eye to the left.

There are many variants and later pressings of this record, but only the very first pressings had the following criteria:

·         The pink Island labels, not with large “i” but with “eye” to the left

·         The Matrix codes A2 & B5

·         The Garrod and Lofthouse unlaminated sleeve with staple 8 page booklet.

Matrix Numbers

ILPS 9081T A2 & ILPS 9081T B5

Sleeve Condition.

The 1st print unlaminated outer sleeve is in lovely condition!  There are no rips, tears or splits at all.  The front is still beautiful and vibrant with only some mild signs of age.  The spine is still nice and strong with some rubbing mainly to the left side.  The mat rear has some mild discolouring but is still in very presentable condition.  The inside is in excellent condition with the booklet still present and in lovely condition with only some mild age spots on centre crease!  The sleeve lies nice and flat as it should! Lovely!

 V Good +

Label Condition.

The first press pink Island labels with the large eye are in fantastic condition, with no rips, tears or writing.  Under a strong light only a couple of minor spindles can be seen.  It’s clear to see this record has not been overplayed! 

Nr Mint

Vinyl Visual Condition.

The record itself looks really great.  Only a few wispy removal marks can be seen under a strong light and the occasional minor hairline.  It still retains its wonderful factory sheen and lustre.  There is no warping whatsoever!  It’s a beautiful clean and sharp 1st press!

EXCELLENT

Vinyl Audio Condition.

The record sounds superb from start to finish!  There are no jumps, skips or distortion at all! I heard only slight static on the quiet parts at full volume throughout the whole record and maybe one minor pop either side.  All in all, an excellent listening experience, that won’t disappoint! The dynamics of the band are clear and separable, with “You can All Join In” sounding superb!

EXCELLENT

So there we have it.  One of the rarest and earliest copies of Traffics second release you are likely to see and in such lovely condition.

A Rare Gem!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Happy Bidding

All my records will be sent first class, signed for and insured to their value!

I will package the records with extreme care, with hard stiffeners and the vinyl separate to the sleeve and inner, all housed in a Defenda lock tab record box envelope.

 I try to be as honest as I can in my descriptions, taking as many pictures as possible, but if you don’t feel happy with your purchase, I offer no quibble full refunds as soon as the record is sent back.  I will not give partial refunds however, only full.  I think this is fair, Thanks!

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Over the next month I will be listing my Fathers record collection.  He was an avid collector who amassed a pretty huge collection that I will be offering all at 99p starts! I shall be listing No Emi Harvests, 1st press Beatles, Pink Islands and loads of other rarities! 

They are mostly in near perfect condition with my dad putting most on tape in the 80’s, then once again onto CD in the 90’s, and since they have been sat unplayed and always in plastic covers! , so stay tuned if you’re interested in some good old rare wax!