ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, Harvest, original UK debut 1971 LP.

SHVL 797, first issue UK original ‘Harvest’ record labels.

A UK album in original condition, featuring:

1. original first issue UK 1971 'gate fold' sleeve with a 'textured' surface,

2. UK original first issue ‘Harvest’ record labels,

3. two different record matrix machine engraved onto the records ‘run off’ grooves, being, side one - SHVL 797

A 1 U and SHVL 797 A // 2, and side two - SHVL 797 B 1 U and SHVL 797 B // 2.

CONDITION:

THE OUTER COVER: is in very good++ condition, the spine is in very good condition and most of the text on the spine is clear to read. Theres NO pen writing, tears, splits, stickers of sticker residue on the sleeve.

THE INNER SLEEVE: is in excellent condition and is the period UK, ‘Important notice - Copyright’ etc inner sleeve. Theres NO tears, splits, pen writing, stickers or sticker residue on the inner sleeve.

THE RECORD: each side of the record is in excellent++ condition. The record is made of the period early 1970s quality 'thick heavy' vinyl. The condition of the playing surfaces have been graded under normal 'daylight' conditions. The condition of the playing surfaces have remained very dark and glossy.

The records factory 'engraved' ‘matrix’ is: side one - SHVL 797 A 1U, also ‘machine engraved’ is SHVL 797 A // 2. Side two is - SHVL 797 B 1 U, also ‘machine engraved’ is SHVL 797 B // 2.

The records 'engraved', ‘mother / stampers’ are: side one - ‘3 ML’, and side two is, ’1 OG’.

THE AUDIO: each side of the record plays excellent. The record lays flat on the turntable and plays with a good period ‘stereo’ sound.

THE RECORD LABELS: each of the record labels are in excellent++ condition. Each of the record labels are free from any pen writing, stickers or sticker residue.

MY GRADING OF THE RECORD AND SLEEVES IS BASED UPON THE OFFICIAL GRADING SYSTEM FROM THE ‘RECORD COLLECTOR’ MAGAZINE.

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The record / sleeves are then put into a plastic sleeve for further protection.

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