Sold Date: July 29, 2024
Start Date: July 22, 2024
Final Price: $22.72 (USD)
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The full title of this amazing album is ‘Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire’.  This is one of the iconic band’s most acclaimed recordings.  It is a concept album that was originally recorded as a soundtrack to a play that was ultimately canceled and never performed.  However, the music lives on as one of Ray Davies’ finest works.  This is a spectacular album that, though not commercially successful, is now considered a must have Kinks creation. The album was released on the European BMG label in 2015, number NSPL 18317. This is a reissue of the album originally released on Reprise in the US and Pye in Europe in 1969. The vinyl is in absolutely beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light hairlines that barely impact play.  It plays with almost no background noise.  The vinyl grades VG+. The gatefold album cover shows a tiny hint of ring wear and very light corner and edge wear.  All seams are sharp, tight, and intact. The custom cardboard inner sleeve with lyrics and artwork is included and has all seams intact. The cover grades VG+.

Track List:

Victoria

Yes Sir, No Sir

Some Mother’s Son

Drivin’

Brainwashed

Australia

Shangri-La

Mr. Churchill Says

She’s Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina

Young And Innocent Days

Nothing To Say

Arthur

Grading Information:

I always clean and listen to every record I list on eBay. I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I do both a visual check and an audio check. I always attempt to give as objective a grading as I can.

I use four grades in grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. Sealed albums may not be returned. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects. It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background noise. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading. Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG. 

Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth owning as a filler copy. Albums graded G are not returnable.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping:

The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package. For Media Mail, shipping is $7.00 in the continental U.S. I apologize for the increase in shipping cost. The USPS has raised postage rates again. Shipping a single email now costs $5.38, so even at $7, the cost of supplies means I still end up losing money on each album. I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost. In fact, I welcome it! Shipping will be $7.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. Also, please keep in mind that if your entire transaction totals $50 or more, I will pay the entire shipping cost.

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $28. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically, the cost per album will be no more than $30.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

Thanks for looking and please contact me with any questions.