'ITS THE VINYL COUNTDOWN'

Welcome to 'Its the vinyl countdown' music auctions. Here you will find some of the most incredible rare records and music memorabilia for your collection. We pride ourselves on auctioning only the highest grade records and items, you will not see anything listed here below EX+ condition, unles the item is extremely rare. You will not see worn covers, warped records or scratched records. We simply do not bother with them.

We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

DEEP PURPLE

'MADE IN JAPAN'

MUSEUM COPY MINT SET

UK 1st Earliest 1U 1U 1U 1U PORKY PECKO  Pressing DOUBLE LP SET  - LAMINATED SLEEVE

VERY EARLY 1972 1st PRESS MOTHER STAMPERS

An outstanding 'time capsule' copy of this very collectable classic LP. THE SLEEVE AND VINYLS ARE  LIKE NEW. ONE PLAY AND ARCHIVED! WITHOUT QUESTION, THE FINEST SET WE HAVE EVER SEEN, AND THE SUPER RARE HEAVYWEIGHT EARLIEST PRESS TOO!

 

Released 1972

Label    GRAMOPHONE TPS 3512

Matrix     TPS 3511 A-1U   PORKY     Stamper: 1 OH  (Crazy low stampers)

                TPS 3511 B-1U   DELTA PORK     Stamper: 2 AH  (Crazy low stampers)

                TPS 3512 A-1U   PECKO     Stamper: 1 GR  (Crazy low stampers)

                TPS 3512 B-1U   PECKIE     Stamper: 1 PL  (Crazy low stampers)

 

THE VINYLS   BOTH MINT-   INCREDIBLE 'ONE PLAY' ARCHIVED CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized 1st UK pressing, AND it is in superb 'AS NEW' condition, PRESERVED SINCE 1972 -  With the correct (MADE IN JAPAN) BRACKETS ON THE LABELS, THE FIRST 1U STAMPERS ON ALL FOUR SIDES, AND WITH THE CORRECT ETCHINGS ..IT IS AN AMAZING SET HERE!

SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT VINYLS IN PRISTINE CONDITION, THAT PLAY INCREDIBLE AND HAVE NO NOISE OR UNWANTED POPS OR CRACKLES...ONLY THE LIGHTEST LEAD IN STATIC FOR A SPLIT SECOND, THE QUIET PASAGES ARE SIMPLY AWESOME..EASILY THE BEST SET WE HAVE EVER SEEN!

Both vinyls have retained their amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP set of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this. NOT EVEN CLOSE IN FACT!

There are some tiny tiny whisp lines and nothing else visible at all on this vinyl!  a few dust specs in the sleeves where this LP has remained archived away since 1972!..yes...quite astonishing!

One tiny little bareyl visible spindle skate around the centre holes again suggests this LP set has maybe had one, it shows no signs of any wear at all..

 Not much to add here, other than this 'archived' LP is simply incredible, and you will never see better..

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

 

THE SLEEVE     MINT-   AS NEW!!   INCREDIBLE.

Correct LAMINATED  Gatefold first issued earliest sleeve by 'Garrod & Lofthouse' -- this is straight out the box from 1972 ....the best sleeve we have ever seen in fact! 

 This is in simply incredible condition, you will not see better than this we feel! THE LAMINATION IS SIMPLY LIKE NEW! NO BUBBLING WEAR OR CREASING ANYWHERE.

The edges are all super clean with no traces of rub, and the tips also have no rub, all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition- The finish is immaculate & remains in absolute museum condition.

No powdery white ringwear or even ring press of any note, and all edges are super crisp.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition with no hint of handling

Only two tiny spider lines on the top edge, one tiny one on the bottom and one tiny thin hairline graze on the back sleeve.

There is also the tiniest beginnings of ring press in a few spots..but again, we have never seen a sleeve with such 'minimal ringpress' as this before..not even close.

there is a slight ripple where the lamination is pulled tight across the sleeve and is simply pristine.

The open out of the gatefold is simply perfect, no dulling, white rub or wear at all. We have never seen a first sleeve without some kind of white 'wear' and 'damage' on the bottom inside seams where the glue stuck the sides together on manufacturing- a very common problem with these sleeves ..THIS SLEVE HAS AVOIDED THIS TOTALLY AND IS IN  100% BRAND NEW CONDITION..AMAZING!

The spine edge is totally unmarked and all legends are perfect-there are no spots or signs of any wear at all!

WE CLARIFY BY SAYING, THIS SLEEVE IS SIMPLY MINT-, AND THE VINYL SET IS ALSO AS MINT AS YOU COULD FIND. A BETTER COPY OF THIS OUT THERE? WE DOUBT IT.

    

THE INNER SLEEVES  MINT -

Original PAPER printed Patent inner bags..    

 

 

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

 

ENJOY! ;0)          

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