Van der Graaf Generator - The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other - 1970 RARE

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Van der Graaf Generator - The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other - 1970 RARE BBC Gramophone Library Copy
Matrix Numbers
Side A: CAS + 1007 + A  Side B: CAS + 1007 + B and "1" machine stamped

This is a one-off opportunity to own a distinctive copy of this rare, first edition album from the legendary BBC Gramophone Library. The record itself is in strong VG+ condition, as is the original sleeve despite now being held within a BBC library punched protective cover.
Tracklist
A1  Darkness (11/11)  7:11 A2  Refugees 6:13 A3  White Hammer 8:08 B1  Whatever Would Robert Have Said ?  5:50 B2  Out Of My Book  3:58 B3  After The Flood  11:34
The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other is the second album by the British progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released in February, 1970 on Charisma Records. It was the group's first album to be released in the UK and the only one to chart in the top 50 here.
The songs on the album were mostly composed by group leader Peter Hammill but arranged and rehearsed by the whole band. The lyrics cover a variety of themes including relationships with friends, witchcraft and apocalyptic catastrophes, while the music ranges from ballads such as "Refugees" to unusual and aggressive playing on "White Hammer" and "After the Flood". In addition to having brief commercial success, the album was well received by critics and continues to be praised.
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Mint – M A record in mint condition is basically as new - absolutely perfect and will be factory sealed.
Disc The disc will be as new and unplayed. This vinyl record shows no signs of wear or use of any kind, and will still be factory sealed.
LP Cover The cover will be as new, completely unmarked in any way - absolutely perfect. The cover will be factory sealed.
Near Mint – NM The highest grade for a second hand non factory sealed record.
Disc The disc will have no visible signs of being played, no defects, writing or spindle marks on the label.
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Disc The disc may have very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.
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Very Good Plus – VG+ Well looked after and may have light visible flaws that will not affect the sound.
Disc The record may show minor visible signs of wear and use - small hairline scratches that do not affect the sound, light scuffs or a few small spindle marks.
LP Cover The cover may show some signs of age and wear. Small corner dings or creases, light colour fading, ring wear or edge wear and small seam splits may be present. The cover may have a cut-out or small hole punched in it.
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