VERSION 1 HOLY GRAIL

1st UK pressing on 'plum' label which is red/white/plum. Feather symbol on side 2 is inverted.

This label layout identifies the first pressing.

It is part of the first production batch of the UK red/plum Atlantic label for this title.

Same for labels versions 2, 3 and 4.

No mention of Superhype Music Inc.

Executive Producer credit for Peter Grant (which was removed in various ways from all subsequent pressings - see below).

Heavyweight unlaminated gatefold sleeve, printed and made in England.

SLEEVE.

GREAT CONDITION AS THIS SLEEVE ALONG WITH THE INNER SLEEVE OFTEN SUFFER BADLY ESPECIALLY THE SPINE AND EDGES.

THIS IS ONE OF THE BETTER ONES WITH BARELY NO EDGE WEAR ON THE SPINE JUST A BIT OF CRACKING.

INNER SLEEVE

VERY FRAGILE INNER ON THESE AS THE CARD IS VERY PAPER THIN.

SIDE HAVE NO SPLITS BUT THE BOTTOM IS SPLIT ENTIRELY ALL WAY ACROSS

VINYL.

THE VINYL DOES HAVE LIGHT SCRATCHES WHICH ON SOME INTROS AND IN BETWEEN TRACKS CAUSES CLICKS AND CRACKLES AND POPS BUT I HAVE PLAYED THE ALBUM ALL WAY THROUGH AND THERE ARE NO JUMPS OR SKIPS.

VERY GOOD CONDITION AS REFER TO RECORD COLLECTOR GUIDE

RECORD LABEL.

EXTREMELY RARE 1ST ISSUE WITH PETER GRANT LABELS AND INVERTED FEATHER ON SIDE 2 ARE IN NR MINT CONDITION

MATRIX

Matrix / Runout (A-side, stamped, Variant 1): A//3
Matrix / Runout (B-side, stamped, Variant 1): B//3
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, hand-etched): Pecko Duck
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, hand-etched): Porky

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Mint (M)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 marked as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent (EX)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 (VG)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 (G)Te 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, discolouration, etc.

Fair (F)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 (P)The record will not play properly due to scratched, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missingBad (B)The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.

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