Item Description
Record Collector have listed the record at 2700 stating Only two copies of this 1970 UK private pressing are known to exist.
The album harnesses heavy rock, kosmische, folk and jazz to regale the tempestuous tale of a shadowy woman from birth to death.
There s even a rumoured cameo performance from Billy Fury.
For those that know, this is a rare, rare chance to own this classic LP, See all pics at bottom of listing.Vinyl Condition: VG , Im confident this has never been played, there are very slight marks from sitting in the polythene sleeve, super copyLabel Condition: NM, as aboveInner Sleeve: VG Original inner, slight marksSleeve Condition: VG , few tiny marks, very thin area of laminate lift on spine edge but not split or likely to.
Wonderful copyThis record is one from an enourmous collection I am listing, it belonged to a former worker at the BBC and there is some very rare stuff to go on so keep looking Further Pictures On RequestAll records are graded visually only and I always try to be on the cautious side so not to disappoint, on the odd occasion a record may get through the net which does fall below grading, if this does happen full refunds or exchanges are always offered.
I also price to be competitive, all records are open to offer and sensible ones are normally accepted All Records Are Graded Using The GOLDMINE Grading System And Are Mailed Out In Top Quality Mailers With Stiffeners.
Goldmine Record GradingMINT CONDITION:Vinyl Absolutely perfect in every way.
Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.
Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.
I NEVER use this grading CD Perfect.
No scuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect.
No wear, marks, or any other imperfections - possibly still sealed.
NEAR MINT CONDITION NM :Vinyl A nearly perfect record.
Many dealers won t give a grade higher than this implying perhaps correctly that no record is ever truly perfect.
The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects.
No cut-out holes, either.
And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like.
Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides.
Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.CD Near perfect.
No obvious signs of use, it may have been played but it has been handled very carefully.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect.
No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling.VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION VG :Vinyl Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value.
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don t affect one s listening experiences.
Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK .
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play.
Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split.
An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.
All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.CD A few minor scuffs/scratches.
This has been played, but handled with care and certainly not abused.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole or similar .VERY GOOD CONDITION VG :Vinyl Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value.
Many of the defects found in a VG record will be more pronounced in a VG disc.
Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise.
Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers or their residue attached.
The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers.
However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.
This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.CD Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches.
This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as a VG .
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG .
May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing.GOOD OR GOOD PLUS CONDITION GOOD, GOOD :Vinyl Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value.
Good does not mean Bad A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping.
But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white .
A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine.
Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.
If it s a common item, you ll probably find another copy in better shape eventually.
Pass it up.
But, if it s something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.CD There are a lot of scuffs/scratches.
However it will still play through without problems.
This has not been handled with much care at all.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG - possibly a more significant tear/rip.POOR OR FAIR CONDITION:Vinyl Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price.
The record is cracked, badly warped, and won t play through without skipping or repeating.
The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing.
The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it.
Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.
Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few pence each.CD The CD if it is included may or may not play some or all of the tracks.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn.
It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged.Standard Jewel Cases: Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are replaceable.
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I prefer to be paid by Paypal or Postal Order but do accept cheques, PLEASE NOTE - Cheques take 10 days to cash in my account and items will not be sent until it has cashed, sorry gsrx vers 523 GS 6.6.3 523
