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PINK FLOYD A Nice Pair LP Vinyl Record Album EX UK MEGA RARE WITHDRAWN SLEEVE

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Vinyl EX , Sleeve EX+

 

This is a ORIGINAL UK copy with the ORIGINAL WITHDRAWN SLEEVE

 

Don't miss this opportunity to own one of the finest 1973 CLASSIC PROG ROCK Albums of all time.

 

A Nice Pair is a compilation album by Pink Floyd, re-issuing their first two albums - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn and A Saucerful of Secrets in a new gatefold sleeve. The album was released in December 1973 by Harvest and Capitol in the United States and the following month in the United Kingdom by Harvest and EMI. It reached number 36 in the US Billboard album charts, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in March 1994.

The cover is by the Hipgnosis group, who did many other Pink Floyd covers, and consists of 4 grids of 9 small pictures of proposed but previously unused album cover designs. Several images depict a well-known phrase or saying in the form of a visual pun; for instance, the centre right-hand panel on the front depicts "a fork in the road", while the bottom right represents "a fine kettle of fish". Another picture presents two puns on the album title: a nice pear, and an image of a woman's breasts; the latter is censored with a black bar on some copies, while other US copies opted to cover it with a purple and white sticker over the shrink wrap. Initial copies had a picture of a Mr. W. R. Phang's dental surgery on the cover (a genuine business), but Dr. Phang objected because dentists were not allowed to advertise, and the picture was replaced with one of a gargling monk.

 

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

 

"Astronomy Domine"

"Lucifer Sam"

"Matilda Mother"

"Flaming"

"Pow R. Toc H."

"Take Up Thy Stethoscope and Walk"

 

"Interstellar Overdrive"

"The Gnome"

"Chapter 24"

"The Scarecrow"

"Bike"

 

A Saucerful of Secrets

 

"Let There Be More Light"

"Remember a Day"

"Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun"

"Corporal Clegg"

 

"A Saucerful of Secrets"

"See-Saw"

"Jugband Blues"

 

The VINYL is in EX condition.

 

The GATEFOLD SLEEVE (WITHDRAWN DENTIST SLEEVE - W. R. Phang) is in EX+ condition.

 

The INNER PICTURE SLEEVES are also present and in EX+ condition

 

Catalogue Number - SHSP 4031 / SHSP 4032

 

SHSP 4031 (Piper At The Gates Of Dawn - hairline S1T3/4 does not affect play)

 

Matrix Numbers - YAX 3419-1 / YAX 3420-2

 

SHSP 4031 (A Saucerful Of Secrets)

 

Matrix Numbers - YAX 3633-1 / YAX 3634-4

HARVEST LABEL

 

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS , PLEASE ASK ME , YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED

 

All records are professionally cleaned using a MOTH cleaning system prior to despatch. Not only does this wet clean/vacuuming process remove surface marks such as fingerprints, etc, it also significantly reduces background noise and many argue that the lower noise floor results in opening up of the sound and improved fidelity.

 

A word about hairline marks. It is almost impossible to find any non-sealed record without any hairline marks - many had them from new, particularly if sold with cardboard inner sleeves. They are a result of storage and use and have little impact on sound quality.

 

I package my records in the strongest purpose made mailers for maximum safety.

 

All records are removed from their picture sleeves where appropriate and posted in a separate plain white inner to avoid damage during transit.

 

The following is the scale I use to grade my records , please buy with confidence.

 

MINT:

 

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks

or deterioration in sound quality.

The cover and any extra items are in perfect condition.

Records advertised as sealed or un-played should be mint.

 

EXCELLENT:

 

The record shows some signs of having been played,

but there is very little lessening in sound quality.

The vinyl may have some hairline surface scuffs which will be only slightly visible.

The cover and packaging might have minor 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,

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 suffers from folding, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

 

POSTAGE and DISCOUNTS:

 

UK Orders - Please add 1.25 UKP for each additional LP purchased (doubles count as 2)

 

International Orders - Please add 2.5 UKP for each additional LP purchased (doubles count as 2). I prefer to send Internationsal orders 'international signed for' to ensure that all orders arrive at their destination safely.

 

THE MORE YOU BUY , THE MORE YOU SAVE

 

"European" Example of Postage Discount (Recorded Delivery) -

 

1 LP's Won = 12.5 Shipping per LP (12.50)

2 LP's Won = Only 7.50 Shipping per LP (15.00)

3 LP's Won = Only 5.84 Shipping per LP (17.50)

4 LP's Won = Only 5.00 Shipping per LP (20.00)

5 LP's Won = Only 4.50 Shipping per LP (22.50)

 

This calculation does not apply to orders over 2kg in weight (5 lp's is usually just under 2kg). Orders over 2kg in weight may have to be split into 2 or more packages to ensure shipping is as cost effective as possible.

 

For multiple purchases , PLEASE WAIT for me to send you a combined postage invoice at the end of the auction day BEFORE making payment otherwise you will end up paying me more postage than is required as postage discounts have to be manually applied.

 

PROBLEMS and FEEDBACK:

 

If you have not received your order or are not completely satisfied with it, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to help.

 

Payment Policies

I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal.

Please note that I do not offer a 'holding' service pending the outcome of future auctions.

All Items won will be invoiced at the end of the auction day and payment will be required within a maximum of 5 working days from the end of the auction.

Shipping & Handling

I offer standard shipping methods to facilitate rapid processing of your order.

 

All international orders 20 UKP and above will automatically be sent 'international signed for' to ensure they reach you safely.

Conditions of Sale

Please note that I cannot hold items pending the outcome of future auctions.

 

Payment is required within 5 days of the end of each auction.

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