STILL LIFE - STILL LIFE
Rare and sought after 1971 UK 1st press prog gem - lovely condition with excellent stereo sound quality
Year/Label : 1971 UK VERTIGO swirl
Label number : 6360 026
Matrix numbers : 6360026 1Y/1 420, 6360026 2Y/1 420
Stampers : 1 1 3 / 1 1 3
Excellent EX condition vinyl - flat and retaining it s original jet black lacquered sheen and in normal daylight comes across as unmarked, and it is only with close scrutiny under a bright light that just the occasional extremely faint paper scuff line come into view on each side nothing really , and if you look really hard you may just be able to detect a tiny and faint non-feelable scratch on side 1, track 3 which results in nine very light and background clicks during that passage of music - if it wasn t for this tiny blemish so small and faint that I can t even photograph it then I would seriously consider grading the condition of the vinyl as near mint . The labels are again excellent EX 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. Clearly, this is a record that has been only sparingly played. A solid very good VG condition non-laminated Howard Printers outer gatefold sleeve with firm edges, including the spine the VERTIGO STILL LIFE text remains nicely intact but the catalogue number towards the bottom of the spine is partially obscured by a scuff. There is further sporadic mild scuffing on each of the spine and top and bottom edges, and a scuff mark towards the front side bottom left corner where a label once resided. There is alsomild rubbing on each corner and a few minor handling/sttorage marks on the reverse side and the interior of the gatefold but each is minor with the interior remaining impressive intact...in fact nothing of large significance certainly nothing nasty - and the wonderful art work, photos, and colours do remain overall impressively intact and well defined. 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 excellent EX stereo sound quality with no sticks, skips, repeats, or distortion and any background crackle is at an absolute minimum - just the merest hint of the very occasional split second of background crackle on side 1 - nothing really. The same with clicks - a light background click towards the beginning of side 1 and the aforementioned nine light clicks about two thirds of the way through track 3 on side 1 and that s it. Because of these track 3 nine background clicks I would grade the sound quality as very good plus for side 1, and side 2 is simply perfect - no clicks or crackle at all Impressive tone and clarity throughout with every track a great listen - People In Black is a superb piece of prog, with wailing organs and terrific vocals. Comes with excellent EX condition original and correctly dated poly-lined Vertigo swirl inner sleeve with no splits, edge fraying or discolouration and only minimal creasing. Note that I always ship the vinyl in a new plain white inner sleeve in order to protect the original.
A very nice copy of this under the radar and underrated prog rarity - one of the hardest UK Vertigo large swirls to get hold of.
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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