Sold Date: March 6, 2023
Start Date: February 27, 2023
Final Price: £134.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 13
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Rare UK 1973 press of classic LP in EXCELLENT condition. Super nice clean copy with INTACT ZIPPO sleeve!

Side 2 has a very slight surface scratch which doesn’t affect play! See photos.

Probably the I’ve ever seen! A-3U/B-4U matrix.

Sleeve cut in the shape of a hinged 'Zippo' lighter.

This version of the Zippo lighter which came with the hand etched matrix variant does NOT have the Basing Street address underneath the Island logo on the rear of the sleeve. This version was probably released after Island had left Basing Street for 22 St Peters Square in 1973. It also has Robor Limited printing credit.

PLEASE NOTE: Most but NOT all of my GRADINGS are VISUAL only!

PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR MORE DETAILS ON TRACK LISTING, MATRIX, LABEL, CONDITION ETC.

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✳️FOR YOU INFORMATION: RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE/DISCOGS GRADING SYSTEM. ( Please read below before bidding)✳️

*MINT - (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet. booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records marked as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

*NEAR MINT (NM or M-) Vinyl. A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.

EXCELLENT (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

*VERY GOOD+ VG+) Record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Excellent.

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POSTAGE/SHIPPING AS FOLLOWS: TRACKED/SIGNED: 2nd Class.

UK - £5.45 (Up To 3 Records)

EUROPE - £14.50 (2 records)

REST OF WORLD - £22.50 (2 records)

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