Colosseum - The Collectors Colosseum - Original UK Album - 1971 Vinyl Stereo LP. Island Records release on the Bronze Label.

Originally released in 1971.

This was a scarce compilation album released by Island records.

Island Records release on the Bronze label no: ILPS 9173. Stereo. 

For those who collect the earliest pressing releases, the matrix numbers are:

Side 1: A - ILPS 9173 A - 1U  Porky

Side 2: B - ILPS 9173 B - 1U Pecko

Original inner sleeve.

My records are packaged in professional record mailers with plenty of bubble wrap and gladwrap for protection against any wet and rough circumstances. I only charge posting and packaging for what it costs me.

The Record Grading

I have classed this LP using the Record Collector Grading as "Very Good". 

This record is not brand new or in mint condition so if that is what you are after then to avoid any disappointment please refrain from bidding if you prefer mint condition.   

The reason for the "very good" grading. 

The record shows signs of usage due to a small click on side 1 (9m 40 secs mark). This is a nice quiet record and has hardly been played. There are no scratches or scuff marks.

The record and labels are very clean. I would grade the record as very good+ to excellent.

The record sounds strong and undistorted and still has definition and clarity. It is a great sounding early 70's production. 

Please see the pictures of the sleeve and cover. 

The cover I grade as good. It shows typical signs of use for it's age. It is single sleeve and made of a soft, delicate cardboard. The cover has storage wear on all three edges. (please see the pictures). The front and back are quite good it's towards the edges the softer cardboard shows storage wear.

Track List:

Side one

1. Jumping Off The Sun

2. Those About To Die

3. I Can't Live Without You

4. Beware The Ides Of March

Side Two

1.Walking In The Park

2.Bolero

3.Rope Ladder To The Moon

4.The Grass Is Greener

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Please READ THE ITEM DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY and study the photographs to avoid disappointment later. 

 

I use the Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide as below.

2.  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 the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be     Mint.

3.  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.

4.  VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

5.  GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

6.  FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

7.  POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

8.  BAD The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.

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