Sold Date: May 16, 2024
Start Date: November 8, 2023
Final Price: $129.00 (USD)
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Jethro Tull 'Thick As A Brick'  UK - 1972 - 1st Pressing
Matrix Side 1) CHR 1003 A-3U CM PORKY 1 Side 2) CHR 1003 B-2U RT PECKO 2 Note: 'PORKY' & 'PECKO' are etched
Vinyl Play Back: EX Twenty seconds in, there are four quick pops at the start of Side 1. From that point forward, the playback delivers a top-quality listen and grades EX+.  The odd incidental tic is heard.  No other issues to report. The record has been play-graded from start to finish, on both sides.
Cover: EX- There is mild cover rubbing, and usage wear is seen on the cover's bottom fold ends. A press crease is noted to the right of the young girl in the cover photo. Finally, there is a still tight seam crack just peeking at the top of the LP insert opening. These blemishes are not egregious and do not detract from the cover's overall presentation. The center page staples remain securely in place. There are no cover or inner page tears, writing, ring/shelf wear, major creases, bumps, or splits.
The 'Thick As A Brick' cover was a complex endeavor with its many pages and folding bottom.  As such, it does not wear well at all over time... as any collector who has searched for a decent copy is aware. In this context, and by comparison, this particular copy has aged beautifully. It is in great condition.
Vinyl Visual: VG+ There is a 1/8" line that runs parallel to the grooves on Side 1. This aside, the record just has a few spider lines which is why it plays so exceptionally well and otherwise grades a solid EX+. To the eye, it appears flawless.
Labels: NM- Perfectly clean. A few gentle spindle lines.
Original Inner: VG Signs of aging with 3 seam cracks.
A very nice piece.
INV: 585
Additional photos are available upon request. Returns are accepted up to 10 days after delivery. Thank you for looking!
Grading endeavors to be conservative. (Please see below for grading scale)
All open vinyl is shipped in a new poly-inner, and the album cover in a poly-sleeve.
Vinyl is cleaned on a VPI 16.5 machine and test played 'start-to-finish' prior to listing, unless otherwise noted.
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Vinyl Play Grades
M: Still sealed
M-: An opened item that appears 'M'. Virtually perfect playback.
NM: A few minor visual imperfections with virtually no audible impact. Top quality play.
EX: A few more surface marks than NM with very few audible imperfections. Quality play.
VG+: Surface scuffs and lines. Some light surface noise or a few tics or pops. Enjoyable play.
VG: Defined scuffs, lines, and scratches. More surface noise, tics, and pops than VG+. Acceptible play.
G: Heavy wear, deep scratches, with egregious surface noise, clicks, and pops. Poor play.
Hybrid Example:    Vinyl which is VG in appearance but plays NM. = Visual Grade: VG  Playback Grade: NM
The reverse may also occur.  = Visual Grade: NM  Playgrade: VG
Album covers are graded on a case by case basis given the myriad of issues which may impact each.
All grading is completely subjective and provided to the best of my ability.