Van Der Graaf Generator: Aerosol Grey Machine, UNDERRATED UK PSYCH, EX

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Van Der Graaf Generator: The Aerosol Grey Machine (1969) 
Amazing debut album and for sure their most psychedelic effort from UK psych/prog band. Only released in the US on Mercury. 
Review from Discogs: Although Van Der Graaf are of course highly regarded in general, this is still an enormously underrated record. Often considered a rudimentary version of their later releases in reviews, I think this is the best they did (I am no proghead). This is one of the most strange records of its time. It definitely has strong psych influences but creates an atmosphere which is unlike all other records I know. It is perhaps a greater kiss of death to the swinging sixties than many of the classics in this field (Stooges, Black Sabbath...). I wish they would have used the mega rare UK cover on which a mysterious woman is spraypainting the colourful landscape in monochrome silver and black. No wonder many 80s hipster heads consider them as the only listenable band of this era.If any record defines the term 'bleak', it is this. Nevertheless, it is full of creativity and defines the label 'progressive' so much more than most of the highly regarded albums of the genre. Very unique and forward thinking stuff that beams you in a parallel world if you play it in the right frame of mind. Should be checked out by a lot more people who do not like the 'classics' by this band.
The cover is nice with solid seams and corners and a fully readable spine. Some wear to lower seam. Cover would be EX if it wasn't for a repaired sticker tear on the top left corner of the front - see picture. Vinyl is close to perfect with a minimum of wear 
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Condition (cover/vinyl): VG++,M- Label and year of release:  Mercury, US 1969


GRADING There is nothing more irritating than buying an LP which is over graded, so I try to grade as accurate as possible both visual and (mostly) audible and describe any flaws on the record. I grade under a 100W light bulb or sunlight. For play grading I use my Gyro Deck turntable fitted with a Koetsu Black MC cartridge. If there is any dissatisfaction with any LP there is of course a moneyback warranty. 
M-: Perfect copy, the copy that looks like it was bought yesterday and only have been played a few times. EX: This has been played but still a very satisfying copy that would please most collectors. No scratches or cover wear, LP plays without any problem, as good as perfect in fact many dealers M- is what I would call EX  VG++: This copy has been played and cover has some wear but still a very good copy that should satisfy most people except the MINT puritans. VG+: This is a played copy, plays with some clicks and background noise. But still the music should be the central part. Cover has ring wear but still not a torn cover or anything.VG: This is a more used copy with some scratches and clicks, no stops or skips though, cover has heavy wear. VG: This is a worn copy and I will only sell items with this grading or lower if they are very rare.
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