Sold Date: March 21, 2019
Start Date: March 11, 2019
Final Price: £89.99 (GBP)
Bid Count: 1
Seller Feedback: 126
Buyer Feedback: 44

Sale provides a unique and exceedingly rare opportunity, for beginners and established collectors of rare vinyl alike, to acquire unplayed copies of 4 different records by Cream. Released in 1966 and 1967 on the Reaction label and in 1968 on Polydor, these near mint vinyl records in their original Reaction and Polydor bags and sleeve, were acquired by the seller whilst working for the record company; in London during the late 1970's. Forming part disposal of the Company record library and as unplayed file copies, these records were never played and have never been played since acquisition by the seller. With the exception of the B Side of Anyone For Tennis (Pressed Rat And Warthog) showing minimal storage marks and minor scratching, visually, the playing surfaces of the records are unblemished, as anyone wishing to finally play these rare records would soon discover. Having been stored for many years, together with other rare records currently for sale on ebay and now forming part disposal of my own vast library of original 7" and 12" singles, EP's and albums, accumulated over many years, this is a reluctant sale of truly treasured possessions and a one-off opportunity to acquire these must-have additions to any seriously advanced vinyl record collection. Sale provides a golden opportunity for any fans of Cream or Eric Clapton; or indeed, anyone wishing to acquire original Rock memorabilia, or just generally interested in the music of the 1960's. The starting price for this auction reflects the rare condition of the discs and their original Polydor and Reaction bags and sleeve, which other than minimal handling wear to the bags, storage marks and minor scratching to the B Side of Anyone For Tennis and slight separation to the top of the Disraeli Gears outer sleeve, clearly shown in the photographs supporting the sale, are in terrific condition. So don't delay, start bidding, as I am confident that these incredibly rare and highly collectable records will not last very long.
The records offered for sale are noted below and for the technically minded ebayers amongst us, I have included information on the factory stampings and/or hand  etchings to be found on the centre "mirror" areas of each disc: Disraeli Gears - 12" Stereo LP released 1967 on the Reaction Label with original front only laminated sleeve and picture liner bag A Side - 594003 A - 2 - hand etched B Side - 594003 B//3 - inverted pyramid shape - 420 - factory stamped during the manufacturing process               I Feel Free - 7" Single Record released 1966 on the Reaction Label in original Reaction paper bag A Side - I Feel Free 591011 A//1 - factory stamped during the manufacturing process B Side - N.S.U. 591011 B//1 - factory stamped during the manufacturing process White Room - 7" Single Record released 1968 on the Polydor Label in original Polydor paper bag A Side - White Room 56300 A-1 - factory stamped during the manufacturing process   B Side - Those Were The Days 56300 B-1 - factory stamped during the manufacturing process Anyone For Tennis - 7" Single Record released 1968 on the Polydor Label in original Polydor paper bag A Side - Anyone For Tennis 56258 A - inverted pyramid shape 1 - 420 - factory stamped during the manufacturing process B Side - Pressed Rat And Warthog 56258 B - inverted pyramid shape 1 - 420 - factory stamped during the manufacturing process 
Anyone For Tennis has a 3 point plastic push-out tri-centre and both I Feel Free and White Room have an earlier version of a 3 point push-out tri-centre
As a footnote, the 420 suffix indicates that the disc was cut and pressed at the Philips Phonodisc plant (later Polgram) based in Walthamstow, London E4
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. As combined postage and invoicing is available, for multi-purchases by the same buyer, please request the postage and packaging cost BEFORE making payment, to enable your invoice to be adjusted. 2. For UK buyers only please note that due to the rarity of these items the seller will contribute to your records being shipped via Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed, to ensure their safe and secure arrival.  3. For international buyers please request postage and packaging cost BEFORE making payment, as the price will vary depending on your location. Your invoice will then be adjusted accordingly. Shipping will be via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed.  
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