YES FRAGILE UK ATLANTIC PLUMB / RED LABELS A1/B1

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YES FRAGILE UK ATLANTIC PLUMB / RED LABELS A1/B1


 For Auction is the fourth album by YES, FRAGILE released in 1971 on ATLANTIC RECORDS with the catalog number ATLANTIC 2401 019. A very FIRST PRESSING, The record is on the Plumb / Red Atlantic labels, matrix # 2401 019 A-1 / 2401 019 B-1, a very first pressing .  These early Plumb / Red pressing are by far the best way to hear this classic LP!      The labels are in EXCELLENT condition, no writing or grubbiness, and just a few light spindle traces that can be seen when tilting the record under a strong light.   The vinyl is in  EXCELLENT condition. It lays perfectly flat on the turntable.  There are no scratches or scuffs, and a few light paper scuffs when tilted and examined under light, which have no effect on the play at all.   It plays with NO loud pops and NO loud clicks at all!  There is some sort of blemish on track one of side one that can be seen when tilting in the light, that can not be heard.   It can most likely be removed however i do not own a professional wet/dry record cleaner.     It has the early "Macneil Press Ltd" unlaminated gatefold sleeve with "Marketed By Polydor" printed inside, which only the earliest of sleeves had, as later the text was changed to  "Kinney Record Group LTD". The outer sleeve is in VERY GOOD condition , NO grubbiness, NO writing, NO tears and NO seam splits.  It has minor corner wear, and some small light creases on the back top and bottom of the sleeve.  The spine is firm and intact, although it does have wear along it as seen in the picture.  The full colour insert is in EXCELLENT condition!   I have played these Atlantic Plumb / Red pressings back to back with early UK second pressings (on the Green / Orange label) and there is no comparison.  The music and soundscape is much more dynamic.  A great record to own.   MAKE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN AND CHECK THE PICTURES FOR YOURSELF!           GRADING    All records are graded to Record Collector magazine (UK) guidelines.  I never use the grade MINT to describe an LP, as I really can't prove a record has not been played and anyone can find a minuscule fault if they look for one.  Besides visually grading I play grade the records on a Music Hall 5.1 with a Grado Gold cartridge tracked at 1.5 grams.      Shipping:  

Canada: Ontario = $9 - Quebec = $10 - Others = Inquire

USA: $9 Surface - $11 Air - $15 Expedited

International: $11 Surface - $18 Air

All records are sent in proper LP mailers, with the outer sleeve separate from the vinyl.  Double LP's, gatefold and heavy vinyl may cost more,  if they weight over 500 grams.  All US and International shipments come with insurance for up to $100 included in the price.  I offer a shipping discount on the purchase of more than one LP.  I will happily follow any personal packaging requests you may have.