HIGH TIDE - Sea Shanties

UK 1st press prog rarity with the gleaming vinyl and impressive stereo sound quality being the real highlights

Year/Label : 1970 UK LIBERTY
Label number : STEREO LBS 83264
Matrix numbers :  LBS 83264 A//1  /  LBS 83264 B//1
Stampers :   1 1 3  /  1 1 5  
Glossy, jet black sheen, completely flat and excellent (EX) condition vinyl with the only marks being just a few small, extremely faint and purely superficial paper scuff marks on each side, only visible under close inspection when the vinyl is tilted to an angle in a bright light and having no impact upon the brilliant stereo sound quality at all. Each label is excellent (EX) with the only blemishes being just a few faint spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole on each label, suggesting that the vinyl has been sparingly played.  A solid very good (VG) condition MacNeill Press non-laminated textured outer gatefold sleeve with all of the colours, art work and text remaining nicely intact. Each edge remains firm though the top and bottom edges do suffer from light intermittent scuffing and there is an 8cm split in the middle of the reverse side top edge. There is just the hint of some very mild age discolouration towards the edges on both sides and the occasional tiny "nick" on the spine though the spine text remains largely intact (the last digit of the catalogue number is obscured by a "nick"). There are also a few small and very light handling shelf wear marks and some light "rippling" of the cardboard on each of the front and reverse sides. The inside of the gatefold remains in excellent condition with vibrant and unblemished art work and colouring still. Excellent plus (EX+) STEREO audio quality with no skips, jumps, repeats, sticks, clicks, interference, distortion or background crackle. Great tone with crystal clear sound quality throughout and every track a great listen. Prog, acid, psych, hard rock - it's all here with splendid guitar riffs and solos galore! Comes with original plain white poly-lined inner sleeve with horizontal "U.K. Patent..." text with a 4cm seam split at the top of the right side edge, minimal age discolouration and obvious creasing.
Under the radar when first released 54 years ago and only now receiving the recognition it deserves - a nice copy of this rock gem with the gleaming vinyl and truly impressive sound quality being true highlights.
POSTAGE COSTS :  

For the UK £4 using Royal Mail tracked 48; 

for continental Europe £12 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for, 

and for the rest of the world £18 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.

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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 54 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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