Vangelis - Albedo 0.39

Label:RCA - RS 1080

Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold

Country:UK

Released:1976

Genre:Experimental, Electronic, Prog Rock

Matrix Side 1: RS 1080 A-3   THIS WAS HARD BILBO
Matrix Side 2: RS 1080 B-2   BILBO - MASTER ROOM

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased.

This record is in excellent+ condition. It has extremely faint spindle marks visible on the labels but there are no pen marks, scuffs, fading or any other serious damage. There is next to no wear around the centre holes and overall the labels are clean, bright and in nice condition.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have a lovely lustre and show no nasty or major marks/scratches. There is a few faint and minor handling marks showing to each side however and also a more obvious 'blotch' on the edge of side 1. This looks more like a manufacturing issues than anything else and it of course cannot be felt. There is a similar but much smaller one towards the end of track 1. Other than these two minor blotches and very light signs of use the record is nice and clean.

I play tested the record and it played nicely throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The audio has no skips, sticks or annoying tics and for a mellow album has good clarity. There is very little surface noise audible and certainly nothing disruptive. There is maybe the most very occasional light trace in places but overall it plays well. The blotches mentioned above have no affect.

The laminated gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition. It has some wear to parts of the edges and corners but the writing along the spine is all legible. There are no splits and the sleeve is strong all round. There is a 1cm area of wear up the rear bottom right corner however. Other than this and light general edge wear the sleeve has slight ring marks showing and some laminate 'marking' to it. There is also a few minor creases in places. Overall a solid and tidy enough sleeve but one that does have some general signs of age and handling. I have tried to outline the sleeves issues as best I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It contains its original grey inner which is in excellent- condition with no tears, splits or pen marks but with minor wear, ring marks and light discolouring. I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure no further wear occurs to the original. 

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.