Sold Date: December 14, 2015
Start Date: December 7, 2015
Final Price: £293.88 (GBP)
Bid Count: 19
Seller Feedback: 1286
Buyer Feedback: 38

PAPER BLITZ TISSUE - BOY MEETS GIRL / GREY MAN

Ultra rare 1967 UK first pressing cult psych classic, on the RCA VICTOR label, RCA 1652

Matrix Numbers : Side 1  UGBK - 0047 - 1C, stamper 1;  Side 2  UGBK - 0048 - 1C, stamper 1

Both sides of the completely flat vinyl have retained much of their original sheen and are in nice condition with no obvious flaws. Tilted under a bright light a good number of hairlines are in evidence, however. Nothing major - no below the surface scratches (no scratches of any significance at all, actually) and though there is some scuffing it is all minor and you need a bright light to detect any of the small, strictly surface only, scuffs that do exist. VG+ would be my honest assessment.

The quality of the audio is VG+ also. No clicks, pops or skips - just some minor background crackle at the beginning of each side and perhaps a hint of some very minor distortion on the higher pitched notes. Impressive, and makes for an excellent listen. This group clearly had talent and little wonder that side 1 is considered to be a UK psych classic with great melody and flailing guitars; extremely scarce and highly sought after.

Each label is perfect. I can't fault the condition of either of the labels : no writing, no scuffs, not even the usual faint spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole.

Comes complete with original RCA outer sleeve -  fully functional with no splits or tears but a little creased.

NOTE : the matrix numbers and the four pronged non-push out centre confirm this to be an original 1st pressing - later reissues have a push out centre.

A "below" the radar mid 60's UK psych classic that sold in such small numbers upon release, and only in more recent years has the single "Boy Meets Girl" been afforded the praise it deserves.

IF THIS ITEM INTERESTS YOU THEN YOU MAY LIKE TO TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER 60's/70'S VINYL OFFERINGS ALSO CURRENTLY ON EBAY : SOME REAL RARITIES!

  If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. 

A bit about myself : I have been collecting UK vinyl for over 45 years and have amassed a huge collection covering a varied genre, but mostly of 1960's and 70's origin. I worked in IT for 22 years before doing a complete career change to teach Maths in a high school at the ripe old age of 45 - probably the best career move that I ever made. I took great joy in indulging the "kids" in my eclectic collection of 60's and 70's vinyl, even once dedicating a whole PSE session to the Genesis classic ""Foxtrot".  But now I am retired and a combination of space requirements and a need to help fund my retirement has prompted me to "rationalise" my record collection and sell many of my much loved gems. 

My ebay feedback speaks for itself so rest assured that you are buying from a trusted seller, and in the very unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase just e-mail me and I'll sort out the problem. I offer a "no questions asked" refund policy. 

On the subject of postage, I take great care in the packaging of all items, using a proper vinyl cardboard mailer along with at least two cardboard stiffeners. I take care in removing the record from the outer sleeve and properly protecting it in a separate white inner sleeve in order to prevent outer sleeve damage in transit. Please wait for an invoice before paying. I do NOT profiteer from postage costs. I DO take great care in minimising all risk thereby ensuring, as far as possible, that your purchase reaches it's destination in exactly the same condition as when I post it. Richard

P&P costs are for Royal Mail, 1st class, tracked and signed for. £5.50 for UK, £8.50 for continental Europe, and £11.50 for the rest of the world.

Descriptions of any records I sell comply with the Rare Record Price Guide grading guidelines :

Mint

Description: 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.

Excellent

Description: 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.

Very Good

Description: 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.

Good

Description: 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, discoloration, etc.

Fair 

Description: 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.

Poor

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

Bad

Description: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.