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Please, allow me to introduce myself : I’ve not only been a dedicated follower of collecting but a co-owner of second hand record shops, an A&R executive at record companies, a chief editor in music magazines, a radio dj, etc for the last 35 years in Greece! So, a hell of a lot of rare and collectable items such as out-of-print original records, first pressings, special editions, promo samples, white labels, test pressings, magazines, posters, catalogues, memorabilia and other fetish objects of desire in 5, 7, 10 and 12 inches not only from Greece but from all over the world are going to be exhibited through these pages … Turn on and stay tuned!

So, up for auction is a very rare original UK very 1st vinyl pressing of the Ernie Graham’s self-titled debut and only solo album that Liberty released in 1971 on an original 1st press black label in STEREO - there were NO Mono copies - with Cat No LBS 83485, Matrix Nos LBS 83485 A - 1 U G 1 [A side] and LBS 83485 B - 1 U R 1 [B side, both machine - stamped] pressed on thick quality vinyl and into a 1st press Upton Printing Group textured sleeve!

Already an original member of the psychedelic-flavored band Eire Apparent, singer/guitarist Ernie Graham signed with UA/Liberty as a solo artist, just at the time that the British arm of the label had begun building a new, bold roster of acts representing a new generation of performers. It was all a happy coincidence that brought Graham's exceptional singing and songs into the studio backed by no less an act than Brinsley Schwarz, and the result was one of the finest albums of the entire decade - a true singer / song writer acid folk masterpiece with a laid back hippiness and references to Bob Dylan and the Band so authentically American that fools lots of listeners about its origins and source!

This copy for sale is the original United Kingdom 1st press issue, with 1st press labels - with "Blues To Snowy" misprinted on 'B' side label and wrongly spelled as "Blues To Snowey" - and 1st press identification numbers. This, sold in absolutely tiny amounts and almost immediately deleted, difficult to find in any condition and RARELY SEEN on eBay wonderful record has become highly - prized by collectors of quality vinyl and lovers of fine music. So, do not miss …

PS As this is a really wonderful and valuable item fetching sums in the region of $400.00 plus for a MINT copy, I consider the starting price of $69.99 as a reasonable one - sorry for the quality, but when you get something so rare, you take what you can get!

Before bidding, please take the time to read about my selling policy and shipping costs at the end of this listing!

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Grading:I use the GOLDMINE standards for grading STRICTLY & CONSERVATIVELY  the condition of the items listed. The grading is mostly visual, though I dο “spot check” each of the songs.

Payment: PayPal only, please.

Postage & Packing Charges: As I live in Greece the international postage costs in my country are NOT $ 4.00, but the following:

(a) to European Union [Registered Air Mail Only]

14.00 U.S Dollars for the first 12-inch record and 3.00 U.S Dollars each one thereafter.

12.00 U.S Dollars for the first 10-inch or 7-inch or 5-inch record or Compact Disc or Cassette and 2.50 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

10.00 U.S. Dollars for the first magazine or poster and 2.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter. 

 (b) to USA and the rest of the world [Registered Air Mail Only]

16.00 U.S. Dollars for the first 12-inch record and 4.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

12.00 U.S. Dollars for the first10-inch or7-inch or 5-inch record or Compact Disc or Cassette and 3.50 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

11.00 U.S. Dollars for the first magazine or poster and 3.00 U.S. Dollars each one thereafter.

I personally write all of my own descriptions, take all of my own photos, and package all items for mailing myself. Items pictured in any of my listings are always the actual items that buyers will receive from me. Strict packing policies applied : each order is carefully packaged by removing the lp from the jacket to avoid seam splits, use of plastic cover sleeves over each lp and jacket, cardboard pad inserts, and placed in sturdy record mailers for safe delivery. Please see my excellent feedback especially in terms of packaging! Records Shipped WORLDWIDE! Additional Records Are Always Combined, so IF YOU BUY MORE THAN ONE ITEM FROM ME, PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE, SO I CAN COMBINE THEM INTO ONE SHIPMENT TO SAVE YOU MONEY ON THE SHIPPING CHARGE. Please note that Shipping and Packaging Costs are always charged at COST PRICE ONLY - I do not seek to make a profit from shipping! Shipment of items by HELLENIC POST, i.e. the POST OFFICE of GREECE and REGISTERED AIR MAIL ONLY within 2 business days of cleared payment. Payment is required within seven days.

My goal is CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. In order to meet that goal, I will ALWAYS work with my customers on any concerns that may arise. I take Customer Service seriously, and want you to be satisfied. I would appreciate positive feedback. For any reason you are not satisfied with the transaction, please let me know. All items are guaranteed to be represented by grades in the item description posted. Please see my excellent feedback especially in terms of grading! Should a buyer feel the product received does not meet the stated item description, a full refund excluding return postage will be provided. Buyer must first contact me to make arrangement for return shipment. Refunds will be made only after return shipment to, and re-inspection by me.  Unfortunately, I have no control over parcels once they are mailed from my local Post Office. 

Happy hunting and a lot of thanks for your interest and support!!!!

Thank you for expressing an interest in this auction. If you would like any additional information about this item do not hesitate to contact me for more details!