FRANCOISE HARDY IN ENGLISH   ........  HIGHLY COLLECTABLE ALBUM FROM THE BRILLIANT FRANCOISE HARDY, SINGING IN ENGLISH!........  RARE AUSTRALIAN STEREO PRESSING  ........  SUPERB SLEEVE IN SUPERB CONDITION!  ........  AN ESSENTIAL ITEM FOR ANY SERIOUS FRANCOISE HARDY COLLECTION!

THIS EARLY-70'S OZ STEREO  PRESSING (SVL-933,391) HAS THE (PINK/WHITE) DISQUES VOGUE LABELS, COMES IN ITS ORIGINAL CARD SLEEVE WITH GLOSS LAMINATE TO FRONT, AND NON-LAM BACK (NO FLIPBACKS).

THE DEADWAX VINYL MATRIX ARE: (side one) In 2 lines:  CMX 31311 - 31313 [above]   CMS  2114.  30^  (below) [hand scribed]  (side two) In one line:  CMS  2115 - 30 19   CMX 31312 - 31314  [hand scribed].

THIS RARE ALBUM HAS BEEN PLAY GRADED.

VINYL:  Looks VG     Plays/Sounds  VG+

SLEEVE:  EX+ 

LABELS:  EX+

TRACKS: THIS LITTLE HEART/ALL OVER THE WORLD/HOWEVER MUCH/IT'S GETTING LATE/ONLY FRIENDS/SAY IT NOW/JUST CALL AND I'LL BE THERE/THE ROSE/ONLY YOU CAN DO IT/IT'S MY HEART/ANOTHER PLACE/AUTUMN RENDEZVOUS.

In my listings the photographs displayed are of the actual album for sale, and therefore form an important part of the overall description.

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GRADING GUIDELINES: 

With the obvious exception of mint/sealed items, every album I list on eBay has been play-graded - both sides - as per the standard guidelines published by UK Record Collector (not the same as the U.S. 'Goldmine' system, which doesn't have an 'EX' grading). **IMPORTANT: See below for an explanation of these gradings and any abbreviations used**. In addition to the grading itself, anything out of the ordinary will be noted. Play gradings here reflect how the vinyl plays and sounds on my equipment, under normal room listening conditions.  Visual gradings here reflect how the vinyl looks to the naked eye under strong, direct lighting. My records are cleaned prior to grading. Sleeves and any inclusions/extras are also cleaned (if needed) and graded. Along with the grading and any comments I also include multiple photos of the actual album for sale (no stock photos used), so the buyer should know exactly what they're buying/bidding on. But just in case, I'm also always happy to answer any other questions the buyer may still have.

STILL SEALED (S/S): Buyer beware - unless we're talking about brand new vinyl, or a U.S. pressing from the past 30 years or so, it's very unlikely that any intact shrink wrap is original (i.e., sealed by the original manufacturer at time of pressing). Original albums from the 50's/60's/70's were almost never shrink wrapped by the manufacturer, and let's face it - the vast majority of albums were purchased to be played and enjoyed - not stored away as collectables - so any original shrink that may have existed is most likely to be long-gone. Unfortunately, unscrupulous retailers/dealers and bootleggers have been known to re-seal well-used albums, seal later pressings in original sleeves, and even seal completely different albums inside sleeves from another artist, because the deception is very lucrative. So if you're after a specific pressing, the only way to know for sure that your copy is genuine, is to open the shrink and check the record (which kinda defeats the purpose!!). Sure, there will be some legitimate 'never-opened' albums from the 60's/70's that still exist, but they'd have to be considered to be a genuine rarity. The presumption with 'still sealed' albums is, of course, that the vinyl inside is an original pressing, in mint condition. But sadly, more often than not, this simply isn't the case and caution is recommended. I won't list 'still sealed' albums unless I bought them myself at the time of their original release, or later from a collector I absolutely trust.

MINT: Only used for brand new albums, or where I know for certain that the album has never been played because I've owned it since new - it doesn't just look 'mint', it is 'mint'. Visually perfect in every way.  The sleeve and any inclusions graded 'MINT' will also be perfect.

NEAR MINT: Either an album that is visually perfect but has been played sparingly, or one that only has the faintest/tiniest scuff/mark that should have no effect of sound/playability. A superb album. Any sleeve/inclusion graded 'NEAR MINT' will be very close to 'MINT', but with the odd minor blemish only.

EXCELLENT: An album that shows some signs of having been played (light paper /needle scuffs, maybe the odd light hairline, or pressing mark), and which should display very little lessening in sound quality. More often than not there won't be any noticeable surface noise, but where there is, it should be light and occasional only (maybe between tracks/run in-run out, quiet passages, etc.). A quality used album.  Any sleeve/inclusion graded 'EX' may display slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD: An album that has obviously been played many times but which displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite obvious scuffs/marks/hairlines/mild scratches. In other words - normal and predictable wear for a well-used, vintage album. Still great to listen to even though it will probably have some light-to-moderate surface noise in places. A perfectly acceptable used album. Any sleeve/inclusion graded 'VG' will display normal wear & tear, without any major defects.

GOOD: An album that has been heavily used, displaying numerous heavier needle scuffs, hairlines, mild scratches, and groove wear. Will probably have noticeable, and possibly intrusive surface noise - but will still play through without skips or sticks. Acceptable as a collection-filler until you ind a better copy. Any sleeve/inclusion graded 'GOOD' will suffer from a possible range of defects such as folding, scuffing, small stains, spine splits, tanning, etc..  

FAIR: An album that is still playable but has not been looked after and will have lots of marks, scratches, dullness and groove wear. Will display lots of obvious/intrusive surface noise which  could include loud 'pops' and loud repetitive 'ticking'. High likelihood of skips or sticks. Valued only for its possible rarity.  Any sleeve/inclusion graded 'FAIR' will have stains, tears, splits, and/or be defaced in some obvious manner.

(+) or, (-) indicates any variation to these gradings (a little better/a little worse, etc). 

wol (wos) = writing on label (sleeve). sol (sos) = sticker on label (sleeve). tol (tos) = tear on label (sleeve). stol (stos) = stain on label (sleeve). dhl (dhs) = deletion hole through label (sleeve). dsc = deletion saw cut. ccsl = corner cut on sleeve. ss = seam split. wd = water damage. et = edge tanning. fx = foxing. ew = edge wear. cw = corner wear. rmw = rim wear. rgw = ring wear. bblg = air bubble under label or laminate. ps = superficial paper scuffs. ns = superficial needle scuffs. ms = mild scratches. hairlines = fine, superficial scratches. fs = feelable scratch/es. pm = pressing mark/s (mark/s in the vinyl from the pressing process - very common with U.S. pressings, and not a sign of wear). gw = groove wear. ewp = edge warp. blushing = misty/cloudy appearance to vinyl.  Inclusions = any combination of inner sleeves, posters, lyric sheets, postcards, loose booklets, etc., that accompany the standard vinyl & sleeve.

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POST & PACKING - GENERAL INFORMATION: 

To provide maximum protection LPs are packed with the vinyl and sleeves separated in individual plastic outers. They are then securely enclosed in bubble wrap and packed in a new carton which is sealed and protected with tape. I buy and use only quality packing materials (recycled and/or recyclable, wherever possible), and I take great care to ensure that your album reaches you in the same condition that it left me. 

I post most business days, Monday to Friday. This means that albums are usually despatched within 1 business day of payment being received (weekends/public holidays excepted - if you buy/pay on a Friday, it's most likely that your record will be posted on the following Monday). I doubt that any eBay seller offers a consistently quicker turnaround, payment-to-post. 

However, after I hand over your package to Australia Post, I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER HOW LONG THEY TAKE TO DELIVER IT!  Australia Post is usually excellent, but delays can happen occasionally. *Note also, that eBay's projected delivery times can be misleading because they are estimates-only for travel between capital cities, and do not include any allowance for the time taken to deliver outside of metro areas, and/or into regional centres, or time spent clearing Customs. 

Express Post is available (at extra cost) within Australia for anyone who requires delivery faster than Australia Post's standard parcel service. 

**Australian bidders/buyers please note:  in-transit tracking is now included in the postage cost for all domestic parcels and satchels. 

***Buyers from New Zealand, UK, and Japan please note: in-transit tracking is included in the postage rates shown.

All records will be posted - sorry, but pick ups or meetings are not offered under any circumstances.

I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO COMBINE MULTIPLE PURCHASES WITHIN THE SAME 7 DAY PERIOD AS SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS CAN BE MADE ON POSTAGE COSTS.

POST & PACKING - COSTS.

 

DOMESTIC: 

Regular Parcel Post with in-transit tracking (stamps/label + carton) for this LP (parcel up to 500g packed weight)  = AU$8.50

*The costs for larger quantities of LPs travelling in the same package will vary by the actual package weight and your location - please request a firm costing for multiple LPs before you purchase/bid.

SOD (Signature On Delivery) is available for an additional AU$2.95 per parcel (total cost = AU$11.45) - you can select this option at Checkout. 

Extra Cover Insurance is also available for an additional AU$1.50 per AU$100 value -  you can request this option at time of purchase.

Express Post   for this LP  (parcel up to 500g packed weight) = AU$11.25  - you can select this option at Checkout.

INTERNATIONAL: 

Please Note: Outside of Australia, I post ONLY to New Zealand, Japan, and the UK. No exceptions.

I use Australia Post's 'Standard International Post' service for parcel shipping to these countries - this service includes in-transit tracking.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Standard International Post costs for this LP (parcel up to 500g packed weight) to the following destinations is:  

NEW ZEALND = AU$20.80

JAPAN = AU$22.70

UK = AU$29.30

 

**Excluded Postage Locations: I no longer post to any international destinations other than New Zealand, Japan, and UK. See my list of Excluded Locations if in any doubt. Thank you.

***Larger quantities shipped together, and/or double/triple albums (i.e., parcels over 500g) will cost more, determined by the package weight and the specific charging zone.  

SOD (Signature On Delivery) is available with Standard International Post  for an additional AU$4.99 per parcel - buyers can request this option at time of purchase.

Extra Cover Insurance is available for an additional AU$9.60 (includes up to AU$100 cover) - buyers can request this option at time of purchase.

**Buyers from New Zealand, Japan, and UK should note: Import duties, taxes & charges which may be imposed by your country's customs office are not included in the item price or shipping costs shown here. Please check with your local Customs Office to confirm any charges that may apply. Note that I will not deliberately under-value the sale price of an item, or mark a purchase as a 'gift' on the Australian Customs declaration attached to the parcel. 

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PAYMENT OPTIONS: 

Australian buyers - Direct Bank Deposit, or PayPal.

New Zealand, Japan and UK buyers - PayPal only.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ: 

PAYMENT TERMS FOR BUY IT NOW items are:

For buyers located in Australia, payment is required at time of purchase, unless you are purchasing a number of my items and qualify for combined postage, and/or you require additional postal services not provided as selectable options at Checkout.  In these cases payment is required on receipt of my invoice.                                                                           

For buyers located in New Zealand, Japan, and UK, payment is required on receipt of my invoice containing your correct postage costs (and any additional services you request, of course). If however, you decide to pay at time of purchase, and end up paying too much, don't worry because I will refund any difference in your favour asap. 

Contact is essential if for any reason you can't pay straight away, have any difficulty completing the transaction, or wish to cancel your order.  I'm easy to get along with, but I'm not a mind-reader, so please contact me through the eBay message system - it's quick and easy, avoids any misunderstandings, and avoids me having to chase you (which is irritating for us both!). I will always do my best to help, but you must talk to me!

If you are paying by Direct Bank Deposit (buyers located in Australia only), please include your eBay user id so that your payment can be identified quickly when it reaches my account (which can take up to to 4 business days, depending on the banks involved, and which day of the week you make the deposit). Also note that while most PayPal payments are instantaneous,  PayPal 'e-cheque' payments usually take around a week to be cleared by PayPal. And please - always complete eBay Checkout when paying.

Non-payers and time-wasters will be reported to eBay, and will receive a non-payer strike against their name. IF YOU DON'T INTEND TO PAY*, THEN PLEASE DON'T BID/BUY.

*Note: anyone who makes a genuine mistake when bidding/buying should contact me immediately, and I'll happily sort it out for you.

OTHER.

Item(s) posted only after payment has been received/cleared. 

Refunds are offered only if the record doesn't match its description/grading. 

Returns, if required, will be accepted within 30 days from time of purchase, but only after discussing the problem with me first, and receiving my agreement for the return. If there is a genuine problem it can usually be sorted out with friendly and timely communication, and without the need for a return, but the buyer must contact me as soon as any problem is noticed, and not wait weeks before lodging a complaint. If a return is required, buyer pays any return postage. 

I do not refund for damage, loss or delay sustained in transit - I pack professionally, always despatch within one business day of payment being received,  always keep the Australia Post receipts as proof of despatch, and retain any/all tracking identification - but once I hand a package to Australia Post I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE DELIVERY PROCESS, OR POSSIBLE VANDALISM/THEFT IN TRANSIT. 

Within Australia, Registered Post (letters), Extra Cover Insurance (parcels), Express Post (letters & parcels), and Signature-On-Delivery (parcels) are all available for additional cost. For international destinations,Signature-On-Delivery (parcels), Express International Post (letters & parcels) are available for additional cost. Also,  Extra Cover Insurance is also available. It's the buyer's choice, and responsibility, to request and pay for this additional protection.

*Note again, that eBay's projected delivery times can be misleading because they are estimates-only for transit between capital cities, and do not include any allowance for the time taken to deliver outside of metro areas, and/or into regional centres, or time spent clearing Customs.

I do not refund if a buyer simply changes their mind after the item has been posted. 

Feedback: Buyer feedback is always welcomed, appreciated, and reciprocated. In the unlikely event that a buyer experiences any problem that has to do with my description/grading/service, please contact me before leaving feedback, because if the problem is genuine, then I'll fix it - guaranteed. 

 

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Please read all descriptions/gradings carefully, check out the pictures provided, and ask any questions you may still have,  prior to bidding/buying.

 

Please bid/buy only if you have read, and accept my terms & conditions. 

 

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