Ultima Spiaggia Disco dell' Angoscia Italy Prog LP 1975

$

126

A friend once told me this 'Law' of Italian prog: "The weirder the album art, the better the music!" I've largely found this to be true. Is it true in this case? You decide!

This record has been played maybe twice since I bought it new at Licorice Pizza in West Covina, California, in 1977. There is a visible surface scratch on side 1, but I listened carefully and it is not audible. The cover is in very good condition with no ring wear or soiling. There are very small snubs on 3 corners, though, and there's a very short surface scratch on the reverse, too (see photos). The album still presents like a brand new record, though, which it basically is.

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A postscript about my music auctions. I am not a dealer. The records I'm now offering on eBay are from my personal collection which I acquired in the 1970s and early 1980s, and most have remained unplayed in the 30+ years since.

My records have never been in storage, have always been kept inside my (non-smoking) house under climate-controlled conditions, and have never been exposed to direct sunlight. The covers themselves have been conserved in archival plastic sleeves, and the vinyl has only ever been played on my own audiophile turntable.

I consistently under-grade my records. 'EX' to me means it's essentially perfect; like new, the creme de la creme. 'VG' means a super-nice specimen with minimal flaws; very desirable and collectible. 'G' means quite acceptable; it may have some noticeable cover wear and/or marks on the vinyl, but is still worth collecting. Something I'd grade as 'F' (Fair) is your typical 30-year-old used record, and I don't sell albums in this condition unless the title is very rare.

I am very conscientious when I pack these LPs for shipment. I only use cardboard shipping boxes that are custom made for record albums. Additionally, I use cardboard inserts as stiffeners and bubble wrap inside the box for maximum protection. Rest assured: I will make certain that you receive your record in exactly the same condition as it is shown/described here.

I am quite confident that no one will be disappointed with a record they buy from me. I only sell the best possible, because that's all I ever collected in the first place.

 Addendum: On side 2, there is a series of slightly audible 'bubbles' in the vinyl in the quiet space between tracks 2 and 3. Apologies for not noticing this previously.