TOMORROW feat Keith West - self titled
A rare and very presentable copy of this UK 1st press psych gem, with blemishes but plays well
Year/Label : 1968 UK PARLOPHONE
Label number : MONO PMC 7042
Matrix numbers : XEX 667 - 1 / XEX 668 - 1
Stampers : 1 G / 1 G earliest 1st press stampers
Everything about this record is very good ...not mint or near mint or excellent - very good What that means is that the vinyl is flat and retains a nice jet black lustre but that there are a good number of light scuff marks and hairlines on each side, clearly in view when inspected under a bright light. Nothing feelable or obviously below the surface but nonetheless resulting in some occasional light background crackle during most of the playback, only really discernible during the occasional lighter passage and intermissions and even then never heavy crackle. There is also the very occasional light click with x6 very light consecutive rotational clicks on side 2 right at the end of track 4. Despite these aberrations the overall MONO sound quality is a solid very good with no distortion and impressive clarity and every track a great listen. Each label remains impressively intact with the K and T tax codes embossed upon the side 2 label and the only marks being some small and very faint spindle trails next to the centre hole on each label, and a name written in light blue felt tip on the side 2 label see photo . And it s the same with the original Garrod Lofthouse flipback sleeve - a solid very good with the edges largely unscuffed and remaining firm, some mild but clearly visible rubbing on the corners, no front-side laminate lifting, no cardboard creasing, but a little fraying on the reverse side opening edge, some occasional and very mild age discolouration on the reverse side, and the occasional light mark caused by a combination of age, shelf wear, and handling - do take a good look at my photos. Comes with original and truly excellent condition EMI advertising inner sleeve with no seam splits and barely any age discolouration or creasing.
Is this a perfect or even excellent condition record - no Is it presentable - absolutely Is it playable and enjoyable to listen to - definitely Is it rare, sought after, and almost impossible to get hold of these days - you bet
POSTAGE COSTS :
For the UK 8 using Royal Mail special delivery
for continental Europe 13 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for,
and for the rest of the world 19 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for.
I do provide posting and packaging discounts for multiple purchases. I make no profit from postage.
Note that I always insert the vinyl into a new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve in order to protect the original during postage, and separate this from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits. I use thick cardboard stiffeners and take great care in my packaging to ensure as far as possible that these precious records reach their destination in exactly the same condition as when they leave me.
If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I ll do my best to oblige.
If this record interests you then take a look at my other listings for more 60 s and 70 s classic vinyl.
A bit about myself : I have been collecting UK vinyl for over 54 years from a variety of sources : my own collection, friends and family, car boot and garage sales, door-to-door leaflets, and even through placing an advert in my wife s shop window My ebay feedback speaks for itself so rest assured that you are buying from a trusted seller and in the very unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase just e-mail me and I will sort out the problem. I offer a no questions asked refund policy. If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I ll do my best to oblige. There is NO RESERVE on this item. Richard
Descriptions of any records I sell comply with the Rare Record Price Guide grading guidelines.
