Sold Date: May 8, 2022
Start Date: April 25, 2022
Final Price: $109.99 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 282
Buyer Feedback: 0

2 VERY RARE HUGH HOPPER RECORDS

BOTH FIRST PRESSINGS AND BOTH PROMOS!

HUGH HOPPER

"Hopper Tunity Box"

ORIGINAL 1977 UK 1st Pressing Compendium label

FIDARDO 7

PROMO COPY

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HOPPER / DEAN / TIPPETT / GALLIVAN

“Cruel But Fair”

ORIGINAL 1977 UK 1st Pressing Compendium label

FIDARDO 4

PROMO COPY

MY father worked for RCA, Polydor and ABC records in the 70’s and this was in his collection. These records have likely seen a needle once back in the 70’s (other than a quick test now for this auction)

TUNITY BOX IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND. THIS IS ONE OF THE RAREST LPs ON THE COMPENDIUM LABEL - AND VIRTUALLY NEVER TURNS UP FOR SALE.

Finding a PROMO copy and in this condition is like finding a unicorn.

JUST TRY AND FIND ANOTHER ONE.

VINYL Condition: Vinyl is in absolutely EXCELLENT condition. It sounds phenomenal. The majority of my records have not seen a record needle since the late 70's or early-mid 80's other than a quick 30 second test for this auction to preserve the listening experience. I have no doubt you'll be very happy. However, please understand grading is subjective. What one may consider "excellent", another may consider "VG” etc. Therefore grading of may vary up or down one grade. If record shows age in any way visually it certainly does not sound that way. Sounds incredible with barely any noticeable noise even when cranked up loud in quiet spots. Any record of this age is bound to have the slightest of surface noise in some spots (most likely quiet spots and transitions) - So be reasonable and you'll be very happy.

JACKET Condition: SEE PHOTOS. Looks EXCELLENT. The bottom is unglued (This is NOT a split - The cover is excellent but I do not alter any of my records or covers. It is just unglued because the glue has worn off over 40. I leave the decision to alter that to the buyer. Email with any questions prior to bidding. Looks fantastic. The most minor dings on corners as you’d expect.

I am always happy to take additional photos.

Shipping : RECORDS WILL BE SHIPPED IN A WHIPLASH RECORD MAILER FOR ULTIMATE SAFE SHIPPING. WILL SHIP TO US ONLY (unless you are part of the eBay global shipping program)

99 out of 100 people will be EXTREMELY happy with this record. I do not wish to deal with picky collectors who will try to find a flaw in everything. If that is you, please find this elsewhere. Simply put, I collect and sell records because I love music and the nostalgia, I refuse to deal with anyone who inspects records with a white glove. In my opinion, the record sounds AWESOME but we are dealing with vinyl here. It is not digital. There is bound to be surface noise in quiet spots on any record that is nearly 50 years old. I also do my absolute best to show any flaws in the covers in both the description and the photos. I am human, so if I were to miss a minor detail it would not be on purpose. I am more than happy to take any additional photos. Just message me! If you have a history of complaining please don’t waste my time. I am selling a lot of rare records and I’m not going to deal with anyone who may attempt a bait and switch return. There are absolutely no returns or refunds. All records are sold as is.

With that being said, I only sell records I would personally want to own. I like to think that I under-grade my records but everyone has a very different opinion on grading. Therefore gradings may vary up or down a grade. I try VERY hard to make sure everyone is happy. I wrap my records in thick bubble wrap, not the flimsy cheaper kind and I receive emails all the time complimenting the care that goes into my packaging. I have NEVER had a record damaged in shipping and throughout all my years of selling I have had ONE impossible to please customer. That one person is the reason you now see the disclaimer on grading and the no-refund policy.

Thank you for looking at my auction!