MONSTER RARE- FREEDOM - THROUGH THE YEARS - SINGAPORE SWIRL SPIRAL VERTIGO Grail
Monster Rarity here..
The Singapore Vertigo Swirl releases are amongst the rarest on the label.. to the extent where it isn't even fully known to this day what was released there on the Swirl Label!
Here is an example of a previously undocumented Singapore Swirl release!!
Rarity level of 5/5!!
Freedom - Through The Years
VO 6360 049
Side A - 6360049 1Y//1🔻420 (1) 12 04
Side B - 6360049 2Y//1🔻420 13
Laminated gatefold sleeve is not as thick as what you would associate with a British release..it feels a little flimsy like the sleeve on a German Vertigo Swirl release..otherwise it is identical in every way to the UK Swirl releases sleeve. If anything the colours are much richer on this release than on the UK press.
Sleeve is in really good condition..some light storage wear on the edges but nothing major..
Top edge is virtually mint but with a slight bend (minor)
Bottom edge has the usual storage rubs but not horrendous in anyway..there is still laminate present here haha
Spine is pretty good also.. "-Vertigo-freedom-through the years-" perfectly clear and readable..a bit more wear towards the bottom of spine.
Small laminate / paper lift near Swirl logo/spine on front of sleeve (see last pic) (minor)
Small patch of laminate bubbling in between
Window on the right and central figure (front of sleeve) (minor)
Reverse of sleeve is really nice..minor disc indent /ghosting from record storage inside sleeve (minor)
Inside of gatefold is also really nice..slight patch of discolouration (minor)
Both sides of the Vinyl have some light hairlines and there is a rub line on side A..bit the vinyl retains its beautiful iridescent lustre and the playback is excellent! Especially for a Singapore Pressing!! (Not known for there superior sound quality)
This is a nice Loud Cut!!
Labels do show some spindle wear and ask there are "x" & "o" annotations in pencil next to the track names.. overall pretty good.. no marks or lifting etc.
Original white poly lined sleeve is present stamped with "N 3/5/5" (in excellent condition)
Mega Rare Collectors piece for the serious Swirl Heads/Prog Historians out there..
This would be the jewel in the crown of your collection!
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