Van Der Graaf Generator – H To He Who…– Prog Rock-Space Rock Vinyl LP – OG WLP

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The full title of this album is ‘H To He Who Am The Only One.’ This outstanding progressive rock band got their start in England in 1967 under the leadership of Peter Hammill.  They have had several stops and starts, seemingly breaking up then getting back together after every album. While they did not realize enormous commercial success in those early years, over time they have been acknowledged as forerunners of progressive rock with their incredible musicianship and powerful songwriting. They have a darker, more ethereal sound that most of the other progressive rock bands of the era, which has proved enormously influential to so many outstanding musicians.  Robert Fripp was a huge fan, even performing on two of their albums, and citing the group as inspirational to his King Crimson work. This was their second album.  It’s a fabulous album that I personally love and will keep in my collection forever.  The album was released on ABC-Dunhill in 1970, number DS-50097. This is the original release of the album and it is a white label promotional release. The vinyl is in absolutely beautiful – almost pristine - condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light paper scuffs that barely impact play. It plays with almost no background noise. The vinyl grades VG+. The gatefold album cover shows ring wear and light corner or edge wear. All seams are sharp, tight, and intact. There is a bit of age discoloration. The original label inner sleeve is included and shows quite a bit of wear. The cover grades VG.

Track List:

Killer

House With No Door

The Emperor In His War Room

   Part 1 – The Emperor

   Part 2 – The Room

Lost

   Part I - The Dance In Sand And Sea

   Part II - The Dance In Frost

Pioneers Over C

Grading Information:

I always clean and then listen to every record I list on eBay. I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I do both a visual check and an audio check. I absolutely attempt to give as objective a grading as I can. I don’t ever want you to be disappointed in the quality of the album you receive.  <p> I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. Sealed albums may not be returned. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy. Albums graded G are not returnable.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping:

The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package. For Media Mail, shipping is $5.50 in the continental U.S. In addition, I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost. In fact, I welcome it!  Shipping will be $5.50 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. If you also happen to win one or more 7” records, those will be shipped separately to keep all records in appropriately sized mailers.

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $24. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping. At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically the cost per album will be no more than $30.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

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