Sold Date: September 10, 2017
Start Date: August 31, 2017
Final Price: £34.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 3
Seller Feedback: 170
Buyer Feedback: 36

The vinyl is in excellent condition. There are some minor scuff marks on both sides, but nothing audible. There is some slight surface noise at the beginning of 'Shine on...' on side 2. Nevertheless, the sound quality of this record is still awesome. 

The cover is in near mint condition and was, until recently, enclosed in black shrink wrap. The inner sleeve too, is in excellent condition with no signs of wear whatsoever.

This is the first UK issue with the mastering credits HTM (Harry Moss) etched in the runout.

There is no glossy postcard of the diving man.

Label: Harvest SHVL 814

Matrix side 1: SHVL 814 A-4

Matrix side 2: SHVL 814 B-7

Note: in view of unexplained 'disappearances', records sent to Italy will be sent registered at an extra cost of £9.50.

This record has been in my possession since it was issued in 1975. For the last 20 years it has lain undisturbed in a plastic box. Now I am selling off my collection. All records will be posted, enclosed in a polythene sleeve inside a strong cardboard mailer.

Like many other sellers, I have graded records in accordance with The UK's Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG), summarised as follows:

Mint: Record in brand new condition. The cover and any extra items are in perfect condition.

Excellent: Record shows some signs of being played, with very little reduction in sound quality. The cover can have slight wear or creasing.

Very Good: The record has been played many times, but with no reduction in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover without major defects.

Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated, with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover shows signs of folding, scuffing of edges, spine plits and discolouration.

Fair: The record is just playable, has considerable surface noise and may even jump. The cover is torn, stained or defaced.