Sold Date: December 25, 2020
Start Date: December 20, 2020
Final Price: £34.99 (GBP)
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RARE, Original, U.K. 1975 Orange Label RCA Victor L.P. Pressing of Guy Clark's 'Old No.1' album (Catalogue Reference: RCA Victor APL1-1303).  This consists of a typically thin and flimsy RCA card sleeve containing a reasonably weighty (for RCA) vinyl pressing.  Crucially, the vinyl does not display the kind of pressing flaws which typify RCA 70s pressings (i.e. Pitting or bits on the vinyl).  The labels are flat (later 70s RCA Victor pressings have a raised edge around the rim of the labels) The matrixes read 'APL1 1303-A-1E A1B' (Side One) and 'APL1 1303-B-1E  A1C' (Side Two).  This is clearly an early pressing.  It is worth noting that it appears to still sit inside the original RCA label bag which is dated '7-76' (i.e. July 1976).  This copy has seen play but it remains in very fine condition.

CONDITION: EX/EX+ (VINYL) / EX (SLEEVE): Like all my media this has been graded under an intense light in an effort to identify every possible flaw.  There are no obvious marks here.  If I look very hard under an intense light I can see the odd, ultra-fine hairline mark.  There is the odd, tiny amount of encrusted dirt from handling many years ago.  It is obvious this copy has not seen heavy play.  The surfaces really shine.  For a mid-70s, unlaminated RCA sleeve this has survived in excellent condition.  There is a light crease following the outline of the record in the bottom right-hand corner (this is visible both front and rear).  The bottom left-hand corner of the spine has received a knock at some point in time and there is light creasing along the spine.  I can just about make out some sticker residue in the top right-hand corner on the front of the sleeve but it isn't obvious.  There are a couple of light creasing on the front cover near the opening edge where the card has bent around fingertips whilst the vinyl was being withdrawn.  Ultimately, this is a very fine example of this hard-to-find L.P.!

GRADINGS - Description

MINT – If used to describe the condition of a record the item will be sealed.  Mint will rarely be used to describe the condition of a sleeve however, it will mean the item is sealed and no storage damage is evident.

NEAR MINT – When used to describe a record it will mean that it is hard to discern that the disc has been played.  When viewed under an intense light there might be the odd hairline mark however, you would really have to look hard for it.  Ultimately, the vinyl will look like it has just been made.  When used to describe a sleeve it will mean that the sleeve has no shelf-wear or storage damage.  The sleeve will look like new.

EXCELLENT+ - There will be an indication that the record has seen some play but not heavy play.  When viewed under an intense light only the tiniest, wispiest hairline markings will be present and not excessively so.  The vinyl will retain a great sheen.  A sleeve described as EX+ will display minimal shelf or storage wear including an odd crease or the stubbing of corners, slight fraying to the opening edge.  Ultimately, the sleeve will still be a superior example.

EXCELLENT – There might be an indication that the record has seen a reasonable amount of play and handling however, it has been well looked after.  Superficial surfaces scuffs may be present but no marks of real substance (i.e. which will affect playback).  Under an intense light it is likely that a relative volume of hairline marks are present.  A sleeve described as EX will display shelf or storage wear including creasing, loss of print (due to rubbing), possible stubbing of corners etc.  The sleeve will not display any substantial flaws.  Ultimately, it will be a solid copy.

VERY GOOD+ - I will rarely list vinyl for sale described as VG+.  Any vinyl listed as VG+ will have a detailed condition description included in the listing.  The description VG+ is more often used to describe sleeves.  Often VG+ describes the condition of a sleeve which was of very cheap manufacture (think 1970s EMI sleeves or Polydor late 60s/early 70s) and therefore more prone to display the vagaries of time.  A sleeve described as VG+ will not be a basket case.  It will likely display a reasonable volume of creasing, a reasonable amount of rubbing/stubbing and possible the odd substantial flaw.

PAYMENT - Terms

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POSTAGE - Terms

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