Sold Date: November 18, 2015
Start Date: November 11, 2015
Final Price: £90.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 7
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SAM APPLE PIE - SAM APPLE PIE LP

SCARCE Original 1969 UK DECCA Records Release

1st Press Copy with 'unboxed' Decca Stereo Labels and Front Laminated Sleeve

Matrix Numbers:

XZAL-9099.P-1W  /  XZAL-9100.P-1W

Format: Vinyl LP Stereo (33/3rpm)

Record Label: Harvest

Catalogue No: SHVL 775

Country: UK

Condition of Vinyl: Visually I would grade the Vinyl as Very Good - / Good ++ condition due to some fine scratches that can be seen under a strong light but none that can be felt. I have played the LP through and the audio quality overall is Excellent with just the very occasional click and some light occasional background noise in quieter places. There are no skips, sticks or jumps and the Vinyl still retains a lovely sheen.

Condition of Labels: The Blue Decca labels are both clean, bright and in Excellent condition.

Condition of Sleeve: The Front Laminated Sleeve is in Very Good condition with some general shelf /ring wear (as seen in photos). The pinched spine is straight with clear, crisp text. The original Blue Inner Sleeve is present.

Postage Information:

Due to the new charges introduced on the 1st April 2015 by Royal Mail, all items either individually or collectively valued at more than £20, will need to be sent as a 'signed for' delivery.

IF YOUR ITEM IS VALUED AT MORE THAN £20 PLEASE WAIT FOR YOUR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING.

My Postage Rates Are:

UK Postage & Packaging: 

First 7" £1.35 + £0.60 for the second and then £0.30 each

Signed For Delivery - £2.75

First 10"/12"/LP £3.30 + £1.50 for the second and then £0.75 each 

Signed For Delivery - £4.40 up to 1 KG in weight

Europe Postage & Packaging: 

First 7" £3.75 + £1.50 for the second and then £0.75 each

1st 7” Signed For Delivery - £8.70 (Multiple items will cost more depending on weight)

First 10"/12"/LP £5.50 + £2.50 for the second and then £1.65 each 

1st LP/12” Signed For Delivery - £10.25 (Multiple items will cost more depending on weight)

Worldwide Postage & Packaging: 

First 7" £5.10 + £1.80 for the second and then £1.00 each

1st 7” Signed For Delivery Signed For Delivery - £9.95 (Multiple items will cost more depending on weight)

First 10"/12"/LP £8.45 + £4.00 for the second and then £2.50 each

1st LP/12” Signed For Delivery - £13.00 (Multiple items will cost more depending on weight)

I BASE MY GRADINGS ON THE RARE RECORD GUIDE GRADING SYSTEM WHICH IS AS FOLLOWS:

MINT- The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint

EXCELLENT-The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing

VERY GOOD-The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD-The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc

FAIR-The record is still just playable but has not been cared for prop­erly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced