Yardbirds Indian 1966 turquoise Columbia EP

	£		55
	$		73

ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE  AND LABEL

YARDBIRDS

Columbia SEG 8521 (pressed in India )

TRACK LISTING

Side 1:  1)Over, Under, Sideways,Down 2) I Can't Make Your Way

Side 2:   1) He's Always There 2) What Do You Want

BACKGROUND :

An Indian EP on the turquoise Columbia label. There does not seem to be a title proper for this which has a "Roger The Engineer" cover but in black. However, I note that from RRPG that a similar UK  catalog number refers to the "Over,Under,Sideways,Down" EP.  Though visually, it looked VG+ to VG++ , it actually played better than it looked(see results of my grading below).

Buyers please also note that I am not based in UK and that the shipping rate mentioned is based on UK standard delivery which is not practical for overseas sellers. Please read my shipping costs section below.

GRADING RESULTS:

 I would rate the cover as  VG at best. There are major creases on the front laminate as well as light tears along the entry side. On the back which is not laminated, there are some light creases too though the glue on the flipback is still strong and intact.

The vinyl looks VG+ to VG++ with some visible but hairline surface scratches which did not affect play too badly. It does maintain its lustre .  Tracking at 1.7g on my Naim Aro/Lyra Helikon SL cartridge , there were some  clicks and pops but these were not intrusive and I would grade the playing as generally VG++ or slightly better. I played it right through and there were no skips, distortion etc

How I Clean and  Grade my Records

Cleaning: Cleaning is usually done on a Loricraft PRC 4 cleaning machine  using the US made Walker Audio 3 step process.

Playback Equipment: Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/Armeggedon/Naim Aro tonearm/Linn Troika cartridge and through a brace of active Naim 250s/135s into Naim DBL speakers. For 45s I use a second Linn/Lingo/Aro/Lyra Helikon SL.

I use both Goldmine and Rare Record Price Guide grading system as a guide and came up with the following:

·       Mint  I only use this for sealed items. The record is virtually unplayed and is in a brand new condition. Cover is pristine. Up till now, I have never used this grading and, chances are, never will, due to my conservative nature in matters of record grading.

·       Near Mint  Very little or negligible flaws. Faint lines or very faint creasing  on laminated covers visible under a strong light is acceptable but nothing serious. Records which show some signs of having been played such as very faint spindle marks are allowed but there should be no lessening in sound quality. .

·       Excellent   Item obviously played, though not often,and enjoyed with some slight noise. The record should be nice and shiny but may have a few light marks which should not intrude on play. Slight wear on cover is acceptable. 

·         Very Good Many more imperfections which are noticeable but not obtrusive. The record has been played several times but there should be no major deterioration in sound quality despite some noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear and tear or writings on the cover  is acceptable but there should not be any major tears.

I do not offer any records below Very Good  unless its extremely rare. 

NOTE ON SHIPPING:  With effect from 27th January 2009, EBay UK has introduced a new policy whereby UK sellers have to offer a basic UK inland postage amount which is limited to £4. I am not based in the UK but in Singapore and whilst the amount would not even cover 7"/EPs, I could bear the difference for 45s but not in the case of LPs.  £4 may be barely sufficient for surface mail which will take 8 to 12 weeks and without registration. I have indicated the shipping costs below for registered air mail, but if UK buyers insist that I stick to that basic amount, then I suppose I will send by surface mail though I strongly advise against that mode .

I use brand new custom made  plastic sleeves  for both the vinyl and for the sleeve. Shipping is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays. Shipping costs in pounds are:

EPs/45s :

4 for the first

1.5  for the  2nd and 1 for the  subsequent ones

Forms of payment that I accept include:

·       PAYPAL (preferred choice) 

·       International Money Orders

Potential bidders please note that due to unforseen circumstances, I have to leave Singapore on the 14th March 2009 and will only return on 30th March 2009. I would ask them to hold payment till I return so that I could forward the vinyl after those dates. I take the packing and despatch of the items as a "labour of love" and would prefer not to delegate this task to any others in my absence. I will also schedule more items to appear around 20th March 2009 and to close on or after 30th March 2009.