Sold Date: July 3, 2016
Start Date: July 1, 2016
Final Price: £20.00 (GBP)
Seller Feedback: 1716
Buyer Feedback: 44

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Hi, I started collecting vinyl Lp's and 45's in 1971, I have 20,000 + which I have moved now 5 times. So it's time to let at least half go. Most are in at least Excellent condition.  I can't listen to them all, so most will only have visual grading, any with a high start price, I will listen too, and play grade.     

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ALBUM INFO:

YES :- ... TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS...    

1973 1st UK Press "ALL TIME CLASSIC" PROGRESSIVE ROCK ALBUM.

1973 UK ATLANTIC LABEL 1st UK Press, 

COVER:- EXCELLENT,  VINYL:- DISC 1 NM, DISC 2 NM..  

Please take a L@@K at the photographs An opportunity to own a Mega Rare true PROG rock classic.

VINYL: 

NEAR MINT  :- I can only say these are in top condition, plays with no distortion, no jumps, no surface marks, 2-3 plays only.

SLEEVE :  

Excellent :- condition, UK 1st Press ROGER DEAN cover. Rarely seen, have a look at the photo's it's non laminated gate sleeve has no writing no shelf wear and just one light spine crease. 

SPINE:

prefect there is no damage on the spine. 

INNER SLEEVE:

EXCELLENT.  the Original paper type ...being the very fragile inner sleeve is a great indicator of the amount of usage the album has had, just a few creases, I would say the inner is the best you could find! and considering how fragile these are.....they are 42 years old, quite unbelievable intact condition.

LABELS:

Clean, No Writing, no spindle marks, no damage.   

GRADING SYSTEM: In order to assist everyone who buys and sells rare discs, Record Collector magazine has originated a set of standards for the condition of second-hand records, I have added a (+) or (-) to my gradings where applicable.

MINT: 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 advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. 
EXCELLENT: 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: 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: The 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, discoloration, etc.
FAIR: 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: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

PAYMENT:

Items must be paid for within five days. If non payment within five days, I will then instigate an eBay ruling. I will set up a dispute and either offer it to the runner up bidder or re-list.

RETURNS POLICY: 

I aim to provide an excellent service and hope that all buyers are satisfied with their purchase. However, if for any reason this should not be so, please contact me. I do accept returns, and on receipt of the item I will give a full refund - however - I will not refund what it costs the buyer to send it back, as otherwise I am just paying for the customer to look at it. I will not issue a refund if detail that is clearly stated on the advertisement has been missed by the buyer, so please read carefully.

PACKAGING: 

I use preformed and standard mailers with stiffeners. I always take the vinyl out in its inner sleeve and place on top of the cover. This is then placed into a soft protective sleeve and packaged with stiffeners for full protection.

POSTAGE PRICES:

*PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT SEND TO RUSSIA*

Please wait for an invoice before payment. I ship every Friday, providing the item has been payed for. 

The prices below are based on one album, however if several albums are purchased, please add £1.00 per album. 

All EU and Over Seas purchases must be signed for with a value of up to £46. 

All purchases are sent Royal Mail first class.  

Please bid with confidence and check my feedback. I aim to provide an excellent service, so please get in touch if you have any questions. Thank you and good luck!