GRAHAM PARKER & RUMOUR~MERCURY POISONING~RARE ORIG'79 AUTOGRAPHED PROMO-ONLY 12"

Sold Date: May 30, 2021
Start Date: May 23, 2021
Final Price: $40.98 (USD)
Bid Count: 5
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WE CURRENTLY HAVE  MORE  THAN 400 LISTED ITEMS

 

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·       GRAHAM PARKER AND THE RUMOUR - MERCURY POISONING (GRAHAM PARKER'S "LOVING" FAREWELL KISS-OFF TO HIS FORMER LABEL, MERCURY RECORDS) -  ORIGINAL 1979 ARISTA RECORDS PROMO-ONLY, NEVER COMMERCIALLY RELEASED ONE SIDE 33 rpm 12" SINGLE SP-41

 

·       ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

 

 

·       PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPHED BY ALL FIVE GRAHAM PARKER & THE RUMOUR MEMBERS (PARKER'S SIGNATURE IS CENTER LEFT) – PLEASE SEE THE MAGNIFIED DETAILS OF THEIR SIGNATURES, SHOWN BELOW

 

 

*** ORIGINAL TRANSLUCENT GREY VINYL PRESSING, PRESUMABLY INTENDED TO MIMIC THE METALLIC APPEARANCE OF MERCURY***

 

 

 

·       ORIGINAL CUSTOM ARISTA RECORDS LABEL WITH A UNIQUE "POISON DANGER" MOTIF UNIQUE TO THIS TITLE.

 

·       THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

 

·       The record has GREG CALBI'S initials (GC) hand-etched in the trail-off vinyl (dead wax)

 

·       CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

 

·       GENERIC WHITE COVER WITH A DIE-CUT 'WINDOW' FOR THE LABE; (NO COVERS WERE EVER PRODUCED FOR THIS TITLE)

 

·       FAIRLY THICK VINYL PRESSING On the scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the least thick, and  10 being the thickest), we assess the thickness of the vinyl as 7.

 

(PLEASE SEE THE IMAGE OF THE COVER, LABEL OR BOTH, SHOWN BELOW)

(Note: this is a REAL image of the ACTUAL item you are bidding on. This is NOT a "recycled" image from our previous auction. What you see is what you'll get.  GUARANTEED!)

 

 

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This is a 12-inch promotional single containing Graham Parker and the Rumour's notorious explanation-in-song for the debacle of their career on Mercury Records. Complaining that he's "the best kept secret in the West," Parker condemns his former label in one of his catchiest songs ever.

 

(EXCERPT FROM AN ONLINE REVIEW BY WILLIAM RUHLMANN, ALL MUSIC GUIDE  /ALLMUSIC.COM/)

 

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·       CONDITION:

 

·       RECORD

 

(IMPORTANT NOTE: unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!; we  grade records under the strong, diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)

 

(a)          WE GRADE THE VINYL AS NEAR MINT. The original luster is very much intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

 

(b)            The record is pressed on a RELATIVELY  thick, inflexible vinyl. This is NOT a thin, flimsy ('dynaflex' type),  vinyl, but not the thickest, most rigid vinyl, either.

 

(c)           Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

 

 

·       COVER : This single comes without any custom jacket (none were ever made), and will be shipped in a plain, generic, white cardboard cover, AUTOGRAPHED BY ALL FIVE MEMBERS (NOT SEPARATELY GRADED, BUT IN A VERY NICE CONDITION OVERALL).

 

 

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POSTAGE & SHIPPING:

 

We offer THREE postage rates for both Domestic and International Mail: Media Mail, Priority Mail and Express Mail for domestic, and First Class, Priority International Mail, and Express International Mail for international orders. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: WE RECOMMEND (BUT DO NOT INSIST) that you select USPS International Priority Mail OR International Express mail when making a payment.

 

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE rates vary from one region of  the world to another. For SPECIFIC international and domestic postage rates . While you can be rest assured that our packaging is careful, sturdy and impact-proof, please note that damage, loss or theft in transit is always possible, and in the case of some countries even PROBABLE. To discuss this potential problem and ensure flawless delivery, please contact us thru eBay BEFORE placing a bid.

 

 

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OUR REFUND POLICY :

 

WE OFFER UNCONDITIONAL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE RECEIPT OF THE MERCHANDISE, NO QUESTIONS ASKED; Still sealed items MUST be returned sealed in order to be eligible for a refund Some restrictions apply. Please read our complete refund policy before placing a bid.   for the full text of our policy

 

 

FINE (BUT IMPORTANT!) PRINT

 

(1) The year indicated in the title bar is the year of the original release,  NOT necessarily the year of the actual pressing; for the actual generation of the pressing, please see our item description (top section, text in red letters). (2) Please do NOT bid based on the title bar, subtitle bar or item specifics box alone; instead, please read the entire description and grading before bidding; (3) Absolutely NO order cancellations after the auction closes. ever, under any circumstances. We can ONLY cancel bids before the item closes. (4) We are unable to cancel bids in the final 12 hours of the auction; if you need to do so, please contact eBay for help (5) We are unable to provide matrix-, stamper- or other pressing information in the final 24 hours of the auction. If you require this information, please contact us well before the final day of the auction. (6) Yes, we DO combine shipments. Please click on "Shipping and Payment" tab on top of the auction page for additional details. (7)  All Paypal payments must be made from confirmed Paypal shipping addresses. NO third party shipping addresses will be honored (8) Absolutely NO partial refunds: if you are unhappy with the merchandise you received, please return it for a full refund, postage included (9). Civilized people can disagree without accusing each other of being indecent or dishonest; if you need proof of this seller's personal integrity, please check our eBay feedback, which speaks for itself  (10) All disagreements and miscommunications can be - and will only be - solved in a civil and mutually respectful manner;  please avoid puerile, offensive, abrasive or menacing language (attempted humor is fine and usually appreciated, although overused-to-death sarcasms can be really, really tedious. (11) This seller will accommodate all reasonable requests and is generally a flexible and agreeable person (12) Our love & appreciation for your trust, loyalty and business, always and forever; Thank You & Good Night!

 

 

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On May-23-21 at 18:04:55 PDT, seller added the following information: