TREES - ON THE SHORE
1970 UK 1st press folk/rock rarity with gleaming vinyl great audio quality
Year/Label : 1970 UK CBS
Label number : STEREO 64168
Matrix numbers : S-64168-A1, S-64168-B1
Stampers : A 7 / A ?
Gleaming, jet black sheen, and truly excellent EX condition vinyl - comes across as virtually unmarked in normal daylight and it is only with close inspection under a bright light that just a few extremely faint paper scuff marks come into view on each side and a few very fine hairlines on side 2 - all non-feelable and appearing to be superficial though I did notice x4 very light background clicks you will have to listen hard to detect them midway through B3. Each label is near perfect with the only marks being just a few small and very faint spindle lines adjacent to the centre hole on each label, supporting the view that this record has been underplayed. Very good plus VG condition and highly presentable non-laminated original UK SHOREPAK outer sleeve with all of the colours, art work, iconic photos and text remaining impressively intact. The only blemishes are some mild but fairly continuous scuffing on the top and bottom edges which remain firm , a little rubbing on each of the corners which nevertheless remain as nicely defined right angles , the odd nick and scuff mark on the spine which nonetheless remains firm with all spine text intact, and the odd inconsequential small and very light handling/storage mark - each minor and doing little to impinge upon the overall impressiveness of this iconic early 1970 s outer sleeve. Excellent EX STEREO audio quality with no skips, jumps, repeats, sticks, obvious clicks, interference, or distortion and any background crackle is at an absolute minimum virtually non-existent , only just detectable during a couple of the interludes and quieter moments. As mentioned above I did notice x4 very light, background clicks mid-way through B3. Overall great tone with crystal clear vocals and instrumentation and every track a brilliant listen. Hard to believe that this record is 53 years old Comes with original, CBS inner sleeve with no seam splits, just some mild age discolouration and a little creasing towards the corners.
A very nice copy of this rare and sought after 1970 UK 1st press folk/rock gem with the underplayed vinyl and impressive stereo sound quality being true highlights.
POSTAGE COSTS :
For the UK 5 using Royal Mail 48 hour tracked
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.
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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
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