Sold Date: June 25, 2016
Start Date: June 18, 2016
Final Price: £37.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 14
Seller Feedback: 171
Buyer Feedback: 87

This is one of many LP's from a private collection that will be for sale over the coming months.  Please get in touch if you have any questions.

All items will be sent First Class Recorded in the UK (unless requested otherwise) and all international packages will be sent via the eBay service (unless requested otherwise).  All items will be sent using high quality stiffeners and packaging.  

Artist - Gravy Train 

Title - Staircase To The Day 

Label - UK Dawn Records (PYE records) DNLH1

Year - 1974

Format - 33 1/3 rpm, Stereo, 8 tracks

Matrix Numbers - Side A (DNLH.1-A) Side B (DNLH.1-B)

Description :-

Single, gatefold, cardboard sleeve with cardboard rear.  Front of sleeve is full colour with graphic. Rear of sleeve is full colour with graphic. Gatefold element has photos of the band. 

LP label has classic Dawn sunrise records logo in pink/white with all lettering in black.

Condition :-

I have used the rare record price guide grading system to support with the grading of this record (outlined below).  

Sleeve - Overall the sleeve has no worrying concerns and is graded at VG/G. The front of the sleeve has some creases in the cardboard and some wearing especially around the corners and edges of the sleeve.  The rear of the sleeve has some creasing in the cardboard and again some wearing around the corners and edges.  The spine of the sleeve shows no worrying concerns with a small amount of creasing in the cardboard.  The gatefold element shows no worrying concerns.  

Vinyl Record - Overall the vinyl record is graded at Good/Fair.  Side 1 does have some surface marks across the LP and that is why I have graded it as good/fair, the most noticeable of marks are between track 1 and track 2.  Whilst I have played through using an excellent quality stylus, I cannot guarantee that these marks will not be picked up by your player as they very may well.  Side 1 also has some staining on the label.  Side 2 again has some surface marks with the most noticeable between track 1 and track 2 and track 2 itself.  Again I cannot guarantee that these will not be picked up on your record player.  Side 2 also has staining on the label.  Please get in touch with any questions or requests as I am more than happy to accommodate.  Please be aware though that I cannot guarantee the sound quality etc on your record player if you decide to purchase.  I have tried as best to showcase any marks with photos provided. 

Rare Record Price Guide Grading System

In order to assist everyone who buys and sells rare discs, Record Collector magazine has originated a set of standards for the condition of second-hand records, cassettes and CDs. Anyone buying or selling records through the magazine must use our conditions to state what amount of wear and tear the disc, its sleeve and/or contents have been subject to. The seven standard condition categories, and a description of what each one means, are listed below:

MINT: 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 advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. 

EXCELLENT: 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: 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, without any major defects, 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 and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump.

The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.