Sold Date: April 26, 2015
Start Date: December 29, 2014
Final Price: $79.95 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 465
Buyer Feedback: 69

I bought this new! This was imported into the US, and I bought it when it came out, being a big Traffic fan at the time. I saw them soon after on tour.  I bought UK pressings in those days when I could because it was a well known fact they sounded better. You had to wait sometimes and pay a bit more but it was worth it. I did not realize when I pulled this out for sale how rare this copy was. It seems the cardboard cover utilized in Great Britain was not the same as the one used in the USA. This cover has a few minor issues(see photos) from storage, but they are minor. There is what might be a slight water spot left top corner. The print is vibrant and black, and the only spots where there is "print" wear is on the spine(see photos). The title of the album is not all there.  I found some info on the cover, which is below.* I have graded it excellent for its minor issues. Please look at the pictures and decide. There are no major issues.  The record itself has no scratches or issues. I took great care of my recordings. The jacket is original, and shows some age. At first I thought it was a replacement, but then I saw "Made in England" at the bottom. Not 100% perfect. I saw one like that go for $480. This is a great copy and much more affordable.


*VERY FIRST ISSUE ONLY, 'E J Day' PRINTED GATEFOLD COVER.
These very first issue, 'E J Day'" printed gatefold cover were made from very heavy, unsealed and untreated plain cardboard, with
Jet black printing on the front and back.  Being extremely absorbent textured cardboard, the originals rarely survive without 
severe wear and very heavy staining from both the atmosphere and handling. Even if shelf stored and unused,the spines turned
various shades of brown and yellow, the chances of printed titles not being worn clean away in 1970 alone, were remote to say
the least.  The same applies to ring wear and general scuffing having adverse affects on the artwork and extensive album credits
and details on the back of the outside. This gatefold cover was stored well and ageing is at such a minimum,