FAIRFIELD PARLOUR - FROM HOME TO HOME
Increasingly rare and sought after folk/rock/psych gem in lovely condition
Year/Label : 1970 UK VERTIGO large swirl
Label number : 6360 001
Matrix numbers : 6360001 1Y//1, 6360001 2Y//1
Stampers : 1 1 1 / 1 1 4
Very good plus VG condition vinyl - flat and retaining it s original jet black lacquered sheen and in normal daylight comes across as truly excellent condition, and it is only with close scrutiny under a bright light that some very wispy hairlines and extremely light paper scuff lines come into view including a 4cm wispiest of wispy hairline on side 1 - you will need to hold the vinyl at the right angle in the right light to identify it - and apart from one tiny scratch at the very beginning of side 1 which is just and only just feelable resulting in a mild single click, all appearing to be surface only, non-feelable, and superficial only. The labels are again very good plus with all text and the iconic Vertigo large swirl remaining perfectly intact - there are just a few small and very faint spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole on each side, along with a few small and just noticeable very light brown ageing spots, again on each label. Very good VG condition non-laminated textured outer gatefold sleeve with firm edges, including the spine where all spine text remains nicely intact each corner is a nicely defined right angle with mild rubbing on each, and the opening edges remain firm with no fraying. There are some minor blemishes : there is mild edge scuffing on each of the top and bottom edges - intermittent on the top edges and more prevalent on the bottom edges, a little mild scuffing at the top and bottom of the spine with a few tiny nicks on the spine itself, and some light handling/storage surface abarasions/marks on each of the front and reverse side. Nothing of big significance certainly nothing nasty - and the wonderful art work, photos, and colours do remain overall impressively intact and well defined - nevertheless, just enough blemishes to warrant a solid very good rather than excellent . The inside of the gatefold is excellent - hard-to-fault, in fact - so perhaps very good plus is a more accurate assessment Do take a close look at my photos - I think you will agree that the gatefold remains highly presentable as well as fully functional despite these relatively minor blemishes. Overall very good plus VG stereo sound quality with no sticks, skips, repeats, or distortion and any background crackle is at a minimum - just some intermittent, minor and very light background crackle during the 1st three tracks of side 1 and during a couple of the quieter moments/intermissions on the remainder of the record - certainly nothing of sufficient significance to impinge upon the overall very good plus bordering on excellent sound quality. The same with clicks - a light background click at the beginning of track 1, side 1 and just a couple of further very light background clicks on each side. Impressive tone and clarity with every track a great listen. Comes with excellent EX condition poly-lined Vertigo swirl inner sleeve with no splits, edge fraying, creasing or discolouration - not the original Vertigo swirl inner sleeve. Note that I always ship the vinyl in a new plain white inner sleeve in order to protect the original.
Nice copy, some minor blemishes, still highly presentable, and the impressive stereo sound quality remains a true highlight.
POSTAGE COSTS :
For the UK 3.64 using Royal Mail tracked 48, ebay Simple Delivery
for continental Europe 11 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for,
and for the rest of the world 17 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 55 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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