PETER HAMMILL - THE SILENT CORNER ... Van Der Graaf Generator 1st UK press VDGG

Sold Date: December 1, 2019
Start Date: November 24, 2019
Final Price: £28.25 (GBP)
Bid Count: 8
Seller Feedback: 735
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PETER HAMMILL -

THE SILENT CORNER AND THE EMPTY STAGE

1st UK Press 

CAS 1083

 1974  Heavy vinyl

Machined  matrices: A-1U  B-1U






Extra info: KILLER PROG !!  Weight of the vinyl: 135 gr., far heavier than any later re-issue!Gatefold sleeve: Lightly textured, only the real first press will have this important feature. All later issues were smooth. The LARGE mad Hatter on the labels. All later re-issues have the small Mad Hatter. First press A-1U  and B-1U matrices. This also has the original inner lyric sleeve in EX condition. A very rare VDGG/Peter Hammill album in splendid condition. There are not many around in this condition these days.

 


Brief Artist & Album Info:
 

The Silent Corner and the Empty Stage is the third album by British singer-songwriter Peter Hammill. It was released on Charisma Records in 1974, during a hiatus in the activities of Hammill's progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator. However, like many of Hammill's albums of this period, all the members of Van der Graaf Generator perform on the recording, blurring the distinction between solo and group work.


I have played this in FULL> The replay is ASTOUNDING!!! There are not any jumps or skips.  The heavy vinyl with high groovewalls provides a great audio experience with channelling not equalled by the later re-issues. I played this on my Technics turntable with a Linn cartridge and through my very revealing B&W three way speakers!!! A beautiful CLASSIC with supreme songcraft, a joy to listen to!!!! The labels are testament to the overall supreme condition of the album, not a mark and no spindle traces.  This album is a keeper upgrade!!



Vinyl: EX+.  Both surfaces retain their original deep, glossy sheen.  There are not any hairlines on each side. There are no marks. Under a very strong light just a few paper retraction traces, but all vinyls will have these. These are invisible in plain daylight. 
 Outstanding audio delivery in all respects with a crystal clear, deep, rich, warm and detailed sound and on playback at a loud volume (which is how I always listen to my LPs prior to listing and it's always an immense pleasure to return to this one).  The whole LP sounds absolutely supreme and plays to a high standard with superb clarity, no groove-wear and no distortion. A beautiful must have album for any VDGG collector. Of course, NO skips, NO jumps, NO clicks.





 Gatefold Sleeve: EX.  A splendid example of this very hard to find LP.  A great well looked after copy. A matt gatefold which still has that pleasant as new creak when you open it. A sign of an album that has barely been played. The inside gatefold is pristine. Near perfect edges and an extremely crisp opening which has a tiny repaired tear towards the bottom, blink and you'll miss it. Beautiful straight edges with barely any wear at all. The spine is fully legible. It will be a tough task to still improve on this copy. Of course NO creases, NO tears, NO writing. Please observe the pictures closely as they are also part of the description.


This also has the original lyric inner sleeve which has one side seam split.



Important : International postage will be registered and insured if over GBP 20.00.  These fees in England have gone up significantly last May. Please wait for my invoice before paying. Postage will be according to Royal Mail rates. Postage is NOT a money spinning exercise for me.


 

***This is a unique prime investment opportunity!!! Finding this classic album in any condition at all is nearly impossible!!! This is  a great and seriously collectable super album!!  You will buy into a piece of  superb prog history.*** 

 

This is a unique investment opportunity!!! The next prog album to go completely through the roof. Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible so late in the day. Get this while you still can. This value of the album is only going to go one way ... up and up ... until it will be totally unavailable at all for a reasonable price.

 

Important : International postage will be registered and insured if over GBP 20.00.  Please wait for my invoice before paying. Postage will be according to Royal Mail rates. Postage is NOT a money spinning exercise for me.

 

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This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.