PRETTY THINGS - PARACHUTE
A lovely copy of this 1970 UK 1st press psych gem with gleaming, little played vinyl
Year/Label : 1970 UK HARVEST
Label number : SHVL 774
Matrix numbers : SHVL 774 A - 2, SHVL 774 B - 2
Stampers : 1 H / 1 P
Excellent plus EX condition vinyl - flat, weighty and retaining beautiful jet black lacquered sheen. In daylight the condition of the vinyl comes across as completely unmarked and it is only with close inspection under a bright light that just a couple of small and very faint wispy hairlines and barely discernible paper scuff lines come into view - super condition Each label is excellent with the only blemish being a few small and very faint rogue spindle trails adjacent to teh centre hole on each label. Note the absence of the EMI box, signifying a very 1st UK pressing. A very good plus VG exterior laminated outer gatefold sleeve - the edges are firm with the only scuffing being some intermittent and very mild scuff marks on the bottom front-side edge, the corners are still nicely defined right angles with minimal rubbing, the opening sides are firm with no fraying, and all art work, photos, and text remain impressibvely intact with vibrant colours and clear definition. The interior of the gatefold is near perfect and the only other blemishes again, very trivial are the occasional light surface laminate crease front and back , a few very light 1cm laminate creases perpendicular and adjacent to the spine front and back , a couple of tiny nicks towards the middle of the front side, and just the merest hint of some ring wear on the reverse side only visible when held at the correct angle in a good light . In other words still fully functional and still eminently presentable Terrific excellent plus EX stereo sound quality throughout with no sticks, skips, repeats,distortion, clicks or background crackle. Wonderful tone and crystal clear STEREO audio reproduction throughout with every track a great listen - what an underrated album this is Comes complete with original poly-lined EMI/Harvest inner sleeve, with no side splits or edge fraying though there is some mild creasing and just a little very mild age discolouration towards the edges. Note that I always ship the vinyl in a new plain white inner sleeve in order to protect the original.
Under the radar upon first release some 55 years ago, vastly underrated and now quite rightly sought after as a worthy asset to any serious psych/prog vinyl collection.
POSTAGE COSTS :
For the UK 3.64 using Royal Mail tracked 48
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 56 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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