Sold Date: December 3, 2021
Start Date: November 23, 2021
Final Price: £26.52 (GBP)
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DEEP PURPLE, MACHINE HEAD, ORIG 1972 UK LP, RITCHIE BLACKMORE/HARD ROCK/EX VINYL Deep Purple – Machine Head (12” LP)

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound with their 1970 album Deep Purple in Rock. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid- seventies".
 Side One: Highway Star; Maybe I'm A Leo; Pictures Of Home; Never Before.
Side Two: Smoke On The Water; Lazy; Space Truckin'.
The album is on Purple Records, TPSA 7504. Matrix side one: TPSA 7504 A - 1U (stamped). Matrix side two: TPSA 7504 B - 1U (stamped).
Released in 1972. UK pressing. Stereo.
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Condition: (as Record Collector’s grading system)
Vinyl side 1: excellent (has the odd noticeable superficial mark that does not affect the audio in any way, plays excellent with no jumps, sticks or clicks and minimal crackle).
Vinyl side 2: excellent (has the odd superficial mark that does not affect the audio in any way, plays excellent with no jumps, sticks or clicks and minimal crackle).
Cover (outer laminated, gatefold): very good (corner wear, a few laminate creases mainly around the edged, rubbing front and back).
I have tried to give my honest opinion as to the condition. I will give a complete refund to the buyer if they are not happy with the record.
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RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM:
MINT: I very rarely use the mint grade. Only records that are still sealed or records that even under the strongest of lights are completely unmarked. Also covers that are unmarked/uncreased in any way and still look brand new.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is no 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.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler. Postal discounts available for multiple purchases - Please email for details.  _gsrx_vers_859 (GS 7.0.21 (859))