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As always, I will do my best to ensure that the item is described/graded accurately and fairly, and all photographs are of the actual item on offer.


And for added peace of mind . . .

. . . All my items have a full money-back guarantee - if it's not as described you can return it for a full refund.

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Here is an outstanding example of this classic album, which has the rounded corners on the cover, no WEA logo on the record labels and the following 1st matrix numbers:

Side 1: K 42090 A1

Side 2: K 42090 B1

COVER: The cover has been kept in a thick PVC sleeve from new and so is in superb condition, with minimal signs of age or use. For the sake of completeness I will mention that there is some shaping around the disk, a slight hint of ring-wear on the rear and a handful of light creases near the top edge, but there is nothing significant anywhere. The edges and spine are pretty-much perfect with no signs of wear whatsoever.  This is EASILY the best one I've seen.

LABELS: The labels looks superb with no signs of damage, writing, stickers etc and just very light spindle marking.

VINYL: The vinyl looks superb with barely a mark to be seen on side one and just a handful of whispy lines and sleeve removal marks on side two but there is absolutely nothing significant anywhere. I have listened to the record all the way through and it sounds fantastic with nothing to report. For the sake of completeness I would state that there is some very soft background noise in the quietest parts and the run-ins/outs, fades, silent grooves and intros, but there is absolutely nothing loud or intrusive anywhere. Most of it sounds Near Mint but to cover the minor background noise in the silent grooves etc I would play-grade the album between Excellent plus (Ex+) and Near Mint (NM). This is a superb example and I think it would be hard to find one which sounds much better.

INNER SLEEVE: This is the correct inner sleeve with the 15 Columbus Circle, New York address on it. It is very clean with minimal creasing etc. The only note-worthy issue is that a couple of seam splits have been neatly repaired from the inside, but this is almost impossible to see and you wouldn't notice it unless you go looking for it.

Detracting features: None. This is an outstanding example and I think it would be very hard to find a better one.

If you require more details or additional photos please contact me.

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Information about descriptions.
My items are described/graded accurately and fairly using the UK Record Collector Grading System. All photographs are of the actual item for sale - please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Play-graded vinyl: I play-grade records where possible but I don't have time to play them all. I always state in the listing if I have played a record prior to describing it.

Visually-graded vinyl: Unless specifically stated in the listing, vinyl is visually graded.  A visual grading will identify physical flaws (such as scratches) and can help determine whether a record has been cared-for properly. I always do my best to give a fair assessment of any visible marks on the playing surface, but a visual grading will not identify noise or crackle caused by non-visible sources. Most of the records I sell are between thirty and fifty years old and so it is likely that there may be some background noise even if they look perfect. Please see Terms and Conditions below for my refunds policy for visually graded records.

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I have some very simple terms and conditions. Please read them and ensure that you understand them before bidding. Thank you.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

My items are fully guaranteed - if it is not as described you can return it for a full refund, including postage. Refunds for visually graded records which are returned based upon the buyer's assessment of the record's playgrade, will not include postage costs in either direction. Your bid is binding, so please make sure you have READ and UNDERSTOOD the WHOLE LISTING before you bid. I will not accept returns where the buyer has not read or not understood something which is stated/shown in the listing.
I accept Paypal and postal orders (in UK Sterling GBP) for all purchases.  I also accept cheques (in UK Sterling GBP) on orders OVER £50. Please pay for your item within three days of the auction closing. If you are intending to bid on other items and wish to pay when they have closed, please contact me to let me know. I reserve the right to cancel any transactions and offer the item to the second highest bidder if no contact or payment is made within three days.

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POSTAGE & PACKING

I care about the records I sell and believe that they need to be carefully and securely packaged to ensure that they survive their journey through the post. Vinyl is removed from the sleeve for posting and the contents will be protected with rigid cardboard. All packages are labelled "Do not bend" and securely sealed with "FRAGILE" parcel tape.

I support the use of recycled materials and so I may sometimes use recycled packaging.

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For this item P&P in the UK is FREE.

                                                                                                                                 

Overseas P&P charges - totally transparent pricing

I need to cover the cost of postage and packing materials, but I try not to charge more for packing and posting your item than it actually costs me. I do not view P&P costs as a means of making money.

From September 2013 sellers get charged final value fees on the entire value of a transaction including P&P. This means that I get charged a 10% ebay fee and a 3% Paypal fee on the postage element (as well as on the value of the item). To reflect this I have had to adjust my P&P charges accordingly.

To quote an exact cost for every LP is difficult because of the wide variance in weight (e.g. Abbey Road weighs around 230 grams whereas Led Zeppelin III weighs around 390 grams). But the majority of single LPs, when packed, will weigh around 550 grams and I have based my P&P rates on this.

The basic postage cost (i.e. what the post office charges me) to send a 550 gram item using the services I offer, is as follows:

Europe, International signed for (insured up to £50) - £11.70

Europe, International signed for (insured over £50) - £14.30

Rest of the World (anywhere outside Europe), International signed for (insured up to £50) - £15.20

Rest of the World (anywhere outside Europe), International signed for (insured up to £50) - £17.80

I add a nominal £0.50 to cover the cost of packaging materials etc (it is often much more than this) and add 13% to cover the final value fees charged by ebay and Paypal. This is how I have arrived at the prices shown below.

Airmail (with tracking and insurance) to any country OUTSIDE the UK

Overseas orders will ONLY be sent fully insured. I include insurance on all invoices. Basic insurance (for items valued up to £50) is included in the costs below. 

Europe

First LP or 12" = £13.80, each additional LP or 12" add £2.20.

Rest of the world (anywhere outside Europe)

First LP or 12" = £17.80, each additional LP or 12" add £3.80.

 

Overseas orders valued between £50 and £500 will be insured for an additional £2.90

For overseas orders valued over £500, please contact me.

Depending on the precise weight of your parcel, you may occasionally end up paying a few pence more or a few pence less than it actually costs me, but if there is a significant discrepancy in your favour I will refund the difference.


Double LPs will be charged as two LPs.

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 If you have any queries please email BEFORE you bid.

 

Thanks for your interest in this listing and for taking the time to read these details.