ASH RA TEMPEL - self titled

A little played and wonderful condition copy of this 1971 German 1st press Krautrock gem - rare and highly sought after, especially in this condition

Year/Label : 1971 German Ohr
Label number :  STEREO OMM 556.013
Matrix numbers :  ST-OMM-56.013-A /  ST-OMM-56.013-A
Stampers :   PF  /  PF
Again, I hesitate to use the term "near mint" but this is a record that has clearly been played only a few times and I am unable to detect any adverse marks on either side of the vinyl, even when tilted to the correct angle in bright sunlight, so near mint (NM) vinyl it is! A real gleamer - weighty, completely flat and retaining it's original jet black sheen in wonderful condition. I am unable to detect even a single faint paper scuff - incredible! Clearly this is a record that has been very sparingly played.  Near mint (NM) condition iconic labels - unmarked with not even the usual one or two faint spindle trails in evidence, further supporting the view that this record has been played very sparingly.  Gorgeous, excellent (EX) condition fully non-laminated original double fold-out outer sleeve with all of the beautiful and iconic art work, colours and text remaining wonderfully intact with crystal clear definition still. There is some mild and occasional scuffing on each of the edges, and on the front side a 17cm and 3cm diagonal crease located at the inside bottom corner of each of the opening flaps (see photos). Each corner remains a nicely defined right angle with minimal rubbing only, and the insides of both sets of opening flaps remain in great condition with just the very occasional and very light small and non-obvious handling mark...very trivial. Superb, near mint (NM) STEREO audio quality with no skips, jumps, repeats, sticks, clicks, interference, distortion or background crackle. This record plays as well as it did on the first day it was purchased, an unbelievable 52 years ago! Great tone with crystal clear instrumentation making for a great listen throughout.  Comes with polythene anti-static inner - unsure whether this is the original but I will ship in a brand new poly-lined inner sleeve anyway.
 Ash Ra Tempel's debut and influential album in impressive German original 1971 pressing format, with the little played gleaming vinyl and wonderful stereo sound quality being true highlights.
POSTAGE COSTS :  

For the UK £8 using Royal Mail special delivery; 

for continental Europe £13 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for, 

and for the rest of the world £19 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for. 

I do provide posting and packaging discounts for multiple purchases. I make no profit from postage.

Note that I always insert the vinyl into a new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve in order to protect the original during postage, and separate this from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits. I use thick cardboard stiffeners and take great care in my packaging to ensure as far as possible that these precious records reach their destination in exactly the same condition as when they leave me.

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

If this record interests you then take a look at my other listings for more 60's and 70's classic vinyl.

A bit about myself : I have been collecting UK vinyl for over 53 years from a variety of sources : my own collection, friends and family, car boot and garage sales, door-to-door leaflets, and even through placing an advert in my wife's shop window! 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 will sort out the problem. I offer a "no questions asked" refund policy. If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. There is NO RESERVE on this item. Richard

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