Crosby, Stills, Nash Young Deja Vu Atlantic 1970 Uk Original Test Pressing Lp

Crosby, Stills, Nash Young - Deja Vu

Atlantic Records 2401 001 UK Test Pressing LP 1970

This is an extremely rare UK Original Test Pressing LP from 1970. Distributed by Polydor Records in the UK. This LP came from a collection of records formerly owned by someone involved in the legal and publishing side of the music business in the UK. They would often receive early pressings of LP s in the late 1960 s and early 1970 s. Sometimes, as in this case, they would receive Test Pressing LP s too. How many UK original Test Press copies of this classic early 1970 s LP are still in existence is unknown. However, there would have only been pressed in an extremely small quantity at the time. This LP is extremely rare and possibly unique So don t miss out
This Test Pressing LP has a heavyweight front textured, or faux leather style, gatefold sleeve. The inner gatefold is printed on smooth card. The front gold lettering is embossed too. The front picture is a stuck on the front too. Only the very earliest UK sleeves came like this. The sleeve is printed by E.J.Day. London . The sleeve obviously has the original UK 2401 001 catalogue number. It comes with its original generic polythene-lined company paper inner sleeve.
This Test Pressing LP is pressed on thick vinyl has plain white labels. These have a small blue period sticker on each side. There is a typed Side 1 and Side 2 on the blue sticker on the relevant LP side. There is no other writing or marks on the labels. The record has 1st Press 2401 001 A-1 1 1 1 and 2401 001 B-1 1 1 1 matrix numbers. These are machine stamped in the dead wax respectively. The matrix numbers, as expected with a Test Pressing LP, are the earliest possible. In fact, the actual UK 1st press of this LP has a 2 instead of a 1 on one of the stampers I believe. There is no UK Plum Atlantic UK pressing released which has identical, and as early, matrix numbers stampers. That makes this Test Pressing even more special
This is a genuine UK Original Test Pressing LP from 1970. This is so incredibly rare I have never seen another one come up for sale. So don t miss out
I have some other rare collectible original 1960 s 1970 s Prog, Psych Folk LP s for sale too. So please see my other listings.
Gatefold Sleeve: There is moderate to considerable hairline rubbing wear on the bottom edge of the rear part of the gatefold sleeve. There is light, very mild or very minor hairline rubbing wear on the bottom edge of the front part of the gatefold sleeve. This is on a few areas only. There is mild, more moderate or moderate rubbing wear to the corner tips. There is light, mild or very mild hairline rubbing wear on the sleeve opening edges on some areas. This is not too noticeable under a strong light.
There is a very small fingertip sized rip on the rear sleeve see photo . The inner gatefold is in very nice condition. There are some light, mild or very mild pin-head, or pin-prick, sized bits of rubbing wear on the spine face. There is a feint vertical crease that runs along the centre of the spine. This is basically caused by opening the gatefold sleeve, and is pretty much unavoidable. Overall, the spine is okay. There is some more moderate ringwear on a couple of small areas on the front rear sleeve. Otherwise, there is light, mild or very mild ringwear on some areas. Overall, the sleeve is in Very Good condition.
Vinyl: There is a tiny 1 cm surface sleeve rub mark on Side 1. This is not that noticeable under a strong light. There are some light, mild, very mild or very minor sleeve rubs which can hardly be seen under a strong light. The original inner sleeve, over time, has left some light, very mild or very minor feint, or dull, surface marks on some areas. These, again, can hardly be seen under a strong light. Overall, Very Good condition. The Labels are in Very Near Excellent condition and show light or very mild spindle wear only.
The original polythene-lined company paper inner sleeve is in a strong Very Good condition. It shows light, mild or more moderate ringwear, fading creasing. There are no seam splits.
I have play tested this LP in its entirety it plays Very Good to Near Excellent overall, Excellent in many places. There is some light, mild, very mild or very minor crackle in some quieter places. There are a couple of very mild clicks near the start of Side 1. Overall, a very decent audio copy

Traceable insurance is already included in the stated P P price for this listing.
Discount is given on P P for multiple purchases. I shall always weigh combined purchases to get a completely accurate price. So please wait for the invoice to be sent before paying. Please see below for a more detailed description.

gt gt Grading Information All grading is very strict adheres to Record Collector specifications. However, I have fine tuned them they are explained below. All vinyl is examined closely under a strong light play tested on excellent quality audio equipment.
MINT Condition This is as perfect a copy as you are likely to find. The cover will show no, or next to no, wear. The vinyl will be unplayed or very, very near unplayed.
NEAR MINT Condition Nearly mint, just slightly under. There maybe some minor paper/ inner sleeve rubs that can barely be seen under strong light. This disc has been played only a few times has been extremely well cared for. The cover is nearly perfect - Very minimal wear only.
EXCELLENT Condition An excellent copy will show only mild, or minor, signs of use. There will be light, or very mild, sleeve rubs that can hardly be seen under strong light. There may be a very small minor hairline mark in some instances. Play, in most cases, will be excellent or better. There may be some light, or very light, crackle in a few quieter places. The sleeve will show mild, or minor, rubbing wear ringwear only.
NEAR EXCELLENT Condition This has been played a few more times but it has been well cared for. There will be mild sleeve rubs which can be seen under a strong light. There may be a couple of minor, or light, hairline marks. Playback will be generally excellent or better. There may be some light, mild or very mild crackle in some quieter places. The cover will show mild rubbing wear, ringwear or creasing
Very Good Condition Most records that have been quite well played, but reasonably well cared for, tend to fit into this category. This is probably the most varied of the gradings so I have elaborated below.
There may be mild to more moderate sleeve rubs which can only be seen under a strong light. There may be a few light hairline marks but nothing too bad. A quite well played but serviceable copy. Playback will be very agreeable overall. There will be light, mild or very mild crackle in some places. There may also be a few light clicks. A more thorough description will always be on the listing. The record will certainly not be trashed
The cover will show more noticeable signs of storage or use. There will be mild to more moderate rubbing wear on some edges There could be fading, ringwear or a minor seam split. There could be some mild creasing or mild sticker tears.
Please note that I also use or - symbols for this grading. A plus symbol is obviously at the top end of Very Good is really not too far from being in Near Excellent condition. The minus symbol obviously means it is at the lower end. This will mean that it is near to being in Good condition.
gt gt Postage Rates

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Double LPs are classed as two LPs. Also gatefold sleeves, posters, inserts, etc.. can increase postage costs.
Please note that there are now VAT import charges from the UK into all EU countries. Anything under 150 Euros will need an IOSS number. VAT is paid at point of sale. For any items over 150 Euros in value. There will be a customs charge too. These vary, I believe, from country to country. Please check your relevant postal service online for details. Please note that these charges are beyond my control and are the law for outside parcels going into the EU.
All records will be sent in high quality vinyl box/ mailers with at least two card stiffeners either side of the LP or 7 Single. I use a cruciform box for larger orders 3-6 LPs . All parcels will be marked Fragile and dispatch time will generally be between 1-3 days after payment.

I will also remove the vinyl from the sleeve place them in a re-sealable polythene sleeve. In order to prevent seam splits. Depending on the inner sleeve I often remove the vinyl from the inner sleeve place it in a separate plain paper, or polythene-lined, plain inner sleeve. I am very conscientious and careful when packaging your LP s .

I consider my postage packaging costs to be very transparent very fair. Packaging costs will generally be between 0.80 to 1.50. I am not adding any further costs for handling, etc...
If you are uncertain about any of the above, or just simply want some information regarding any item, please do not hesitate to contact me. I welcome any questions.

Remember to check out My Other Items Lots of rare quality vinyl Most are UK 1st Pressings. It is quite likely that there will be more records by this artist, or records in a similar vein.