SHAPE OF THE RAIN: RILEY, RILEY, WOOD & WAGGETT

Superb 1st pressing copy of prog rock masterpiece.

In superb condition throughout (see below).

Gatefold sleeve with correct black poly-lined RCA Neon Inner.

COUNTRY: UK

YEAR: 1971

LABEL: RCA Neon

CATALOGUE NUMBER: NE7

MATRICES: AGBS 0545-3E / AGBS 0546-3E

GRADING

SLEEVE: EX

The unlaminated, gatefold sleeve is in lovely condition. The surfaces are in wonderful condition with no rubbing or wear. There is some very light intermittent rubbing to the edges (see pictures) but that is it. The inside of the gatefold is perfect. The original poly lined inner is perfect.

RECORD: EX/VG+

The record is in great condition with just a few very light marks visible when viewed under bright light. There are more light marks to side 2 than to side one. There are no feelable or substantial marks. The record sounds great with just a little light crackle during some quieter passages / between a couple of tracks.

The above record grading is based on Record Collector magazine’s system:

Near Mint (NM) 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 (EX) 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 (VG) 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 (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

Fair (F) 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.

Postage Information

Records are sent in dedicated cruciform mailers strengthened with high quality stiffeners.                                 

Records are always removed from sleeves.

Buyers can combine postage to include as many LPs as they wish.

Standard Postage Rates

 

1 x LP (500g)

2 x LP (700g)

3 x LP (1100g)

4 x LP (1400g)

5 x LP (1700g)

UK

£4.60

£4.60

£7.50

£7.50

£7.50

Europe (Inc. Russia)

£6.50

£7.90

£10.60

£12.00

£13.40

Australia

£9.50

£12.20

£16.80

£18.70

£20.70

Rest of the World

£8.70

£11.30

£15.70

£17.40

£19.10

 

Tracked / Signed For Postage Rates

 

1 x LP (500g)

2 x LP (700g)

3 x LP (1100g)

4 x LP (1400g)

5 x LP (1700g)

UK

£4.60

£4.60

£7.50

£7.50

£7.50

Europe (Inc. Russia)

£11.20

£11.10

£14.80

£16.30

£16.30

Australia

£13.90

£16.40

£21.00

£23.00

£24.20

Rest of the World

£13.50

£15.50

£20.00

£21.70

£23.00

 

After 5 LPs Postage costs begin again at 1 x LP so, for example: 7 x LPs to China will be £30.40 Standard Airmail or £38.50 International Tracked.

Courier options are available for heavier packages. Please contact me either before or after the end of the auction for a quote. As an example: 10kg to South Korea / China will cost £50).

Packages over £100 will be sent via recorded delivery.

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