Sold Date: June 4, 2017
Start Date: May 28, 2017
Final Price: £33.40 (GBP)
Bid Count: 4
Seller Feedback: 35
Buyer Feedback: 81

Using the Record Collector Magazine’s Grading Guide, I’m rating both the cover and the vinyl as Very Good.

Matrix marks:      Runout Side A (stamped): 886 775 1Y*1 420 1 1 1 Runout Side B (stamped): 886 775 2*Y*1 420 1 1 6.

Labels: (see close-up photos). Note: side A has the large Vertigo swirl and the words ‘SIDE A’ printed - there is no other text on side A.

The front and rear covers to the gatefold have some blemish marks, probably from sharing shelf space with other LPs. The spine and foot of the outside covers are well scuffed from shelf wear. The inside gatefold is good, with slight marking. There is a shop sticker stuck on the rear cover; again, see photos.

The original Vertigo swirl poly-lined inner sleeve is intact, although slightly blemished (see photos).

The vinyl record has some surface marks, visible under a strong light, but the record plays exceptionally well given its age, with just the odd click here and there. Generally, the audio experience is very pleasing.

The original inner sleeve is included in the package, but I will place the vinyl in a new thick paper inner sleeve to ship, in order to protect both the record and the outer and inner sleeves during transit.