Artist: COLOSSEUM

Title: LIVE

Details: - First issue of this Prog rock rarity came in this `gimmix` sleeve with red plastic inners attached inside the gatefold, they each have a strip of foam on the opening which was supposed to clean the vinyl as it is drawn from the sleeve (This was also tried on the Island sampler `El Pea` & Pentangles `Basket of Light`). However in practice the sleeve did more damage to the vinyl than anything and these albums are extremely hard to find in any kind of decent condition, unless the owner placed the vinyl in a seperate inner sleeve. Glad to say this owner did and this copy is one of the best you will come across. It was soon replaced with the standard gatefold sleeve and a different Cat No.

Label: Bronze

Catalogue No: ICD 1

Year: 1971

Country of Issue: UK

Vinyl: NM Disc 1 - matrix 1CD1-1 A-1U/1CD1-1 B-1U mothers 1A/1CD looking at the spindle holes this disc has hardly been played if at all. Disc 2 matrix 1CD2-1 A-1U/1CD2-1 B-1U mothers 1M/1M falls into the same category as disc 1.

 Sleeve: EX The original; `Sound Packaging` Gatefold `Gimmix` Sleeve with Red inners have come detatched from the gatefold sleeve but I will leave it up to the new owner to re-glue if they so wish. (No splits as New) as are foam cleaners (no perishing!), Lovely spine with nice strong edges, very delicate design but has been very very well looked after. I really can't see anyone finding a better copy of this record.

RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM 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 lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed 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 noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable. I may use a + or a - to emphasise a grading which may be inbetween a grade. I will never use a mint grading for a 2nd hand/used record for instance. Mint- will be the very highest grade. PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT,AND WILL NOT,RETRACT A BID FOR ANYONE REGARDLESS OF THE EXCUSE.THIS IS SOMETHING YOU WILL HAVE TO DO YOURSELF USING THE BID RETRACTION FORM AND EARN A BID RETRACTION STRIKE AGAINST YOURSELF.Paypal ONLY accepted for buyers outside the United Kingdom(UK).No exceptions on this,sorry.