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THE SPECIALS The Specials LP 1st Press UK TWO-TONE RECORDS NM Vinyl ! EX Cover !
Sold Date:
September 27, 2020
Start Date:
September 20, 2020
Final Price:
£16.42
(GBP)
Bid Count:
7
Seller Feedback:
1755
Buyer Feedback:
422
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For Sale
The SPECIALS vinyl Album The Specials this is a UK 1979 1st pressing with laminated front cover
Has the matrixes:
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 Side 1 stamped / etched): CDL5001 A // 1 ▽ E C 1 2 4 TY-CBS
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 Side 2 stamped / etched): CDL5001 B // 6 ▽ E C 1 L 1 TY-CBS
The Cover
The front of the cover is in excellent Condition with some slight shelf wear wear The Back of the cover is in excellent Condition with minimal wear. Some very slight age related and handling discolouration. please see photos.
The Inner Sleeve
The inner sleeve is in excellent Condition no rips tears or writing.
The Centre Labels
The centre label on side 1 is in excellent Condition .The centre label on side 2 is in excellent Condition
The Vinyl
The Vinyl on side 1 is in near mint condition and plays well has in the right light the odd fine sleeve removal mark but still retains it’s just pressed look. The Vinyl on side 2 is in near mint condition and plays well again the odd fine sleeve removal mark but plays well.
No skips, jumps or heavy crackle odd very light static in places with an overall excellent audio grading. Very clear crisp audio throughout.
Postage
All items are shipped 2nd class UK or if bid is over £20 will be signed for. Worldwide is standard postage unless bid is over £20 then it will be tracked and signed for. I do combine postage for multiple purchases (Please inform me you are bidding on other items so I don't open an unpaid item case). I professionally package using mailers and stiffners and all records are removed from the cover and placed in separate inners. The album is also placed inside a plastic sleeve before packaging and shipping. All invoices are sent after auctions or you finish bidding on multiple items. Please See My Other Items.
