COLUMBIA MONO 33CX 1286 * BLUE /GOLD 1ST LABEL * 1950s
**MADE IN GT. BRITAIN
1ST PRESS MATRICES: XAX 731 - 1N / XAX 744 - 1N
1ST ISSUE, UN-LAMINATED, SCALLOPED FLIPBACK COVER
**NO STEREO

Condition: 

Record: 

Visually: Both sides: NM (flawless surfaces!)

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Playgrade:

Side 1: Tiny bit of background at the beginning of the side. 

From then on the record is pretty much silent, with just the lightest hint of background 

in places and the music is clear and bright: Ex+/NM

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Side 2: Slightly more very light background here and there, than side 1, but still plays superbly 

with the music coming across clear and bright: Ex/Ex+ (plays mostly Ex+)

Cover: Ex+ 

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POSTAGE:

The following prices apply up to 2kg (1.9 kg = 7 LPs):

***ALL ORDERS WILL BE SENT WITH TRACKING:

UK: £5.50, additional records free up to 7 LPs

(NB: Expensive records sent within UK may be sent by Royal Mail Special Next Day delivery to qualify for £500 insurance -prices from £9.50)

Europe by Air: £11.50 1st LP, £2 each additional LP 

Asia Pacific /Canada by Air: £14.50 1st LP, £3 each additional LP.

USA by Air: £15.50 1st LP, £3 each additional LP

Australia by Air: £16.50, £3 each additional LP

For boxed sets, add 1 disc to the total to calculate postage cost, eg. a 3 disc box = 4 discs postage.

***ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER £90 WILL BE SENT BY RECORDED, TRACKED DELIVERY AND INSURANCE - ADDITIONAL POSTAGE COST OF £3 FOR INSURANCE TO BE COVERED BY BUYER. 

STOCKPILING / BULK SHIPPING:

ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS WEIGHING 2kg OR MORE WILL BE SENT BY INTERNATIONAL COURIER. (Parcelforce /UPS etc.)

If you wish to stockpile records or purchase multiple records, I can offer the following postage rates:

(1 LP = 220g)

UK:

2kg to 25kg: £12.50

Europe:  - This is a guideline only. There can be a difference in prices between zones:

2kg to 25kg: £25

Asia /Asia Pacific: This is a guideline only. There can be a difference in prices between countries: (Taiwan, Japan & S. Korea costs more – please ask for rates)

2kg: £35  *  5kg: £42  *  10kg: £52   *  15kg: £62   *  20kg: £72   *   25kg: £85

U.S.A. /North America:

2kg: £29   *   5kg: £48   *   10kg: £72  *   15kg: £95   *  20kg: £115  *   25kg: £158

**THERE CAN SOMETIMES BE A SURCHARGE FOR THOSE BUYERS LIVING IN REMOTE AREAS. THIS CHARGE WILL BE PASSED ON TO BUYER.**

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100% SATISFACTION:

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the item on delivery, please contact me first, rather than leave negative feedback. Customer satisfaction is important to me and I will always try my best to resolve any problems.

GRADING:

Mint:  - this is a sealed record.

NM (near mint): Clean but opened. No marks.

NM-: Just under NM. There may be 2 or 3 very light, non-sounding sleeve contact marks. 

Ex+: A small number of very light, non-sounding sleeve contact marks. ***Marks that look like they might sound are play-tested and will be described in the listing***

Ex:  A few more hairline and light marks. May be the odd pop, tick or light background noise during play. I only list records in this condition if they are rare.

Ex minus: A few more hairline and light marks still. May be some light background noise, with the occasional pop, crackle and tick in places. I only list records in this condition if they are rare.

VG+:  Quite a few marks. I only list records in this condition if they are very rare.

VG:   A lot of marks. I only list records in this condition if they are very rare.

OUR RECORDS ARE CLEANED WITH AN OKKI NOKKI RECORD CLEANING MACHINE IF A CLEAN IS NEEDED. 

REFUND POLICY: 

All records are guaranteed against audible faults (unless described) on a refund/replace basis, if notified within 14 days of receipt.

If a refund is requested, the item should be returned by 'signed for' registered post.

A 100% refund will be issued on receipt of the returned record /records. Return postage cost should be covered by buyer (as per ebay policy).

The cost of the professional packing materials I use is included in the prices quoted above.

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