Sold Date: September 19, 2023
Start Date: July 28, 2023
Final Price: $45.00 (AUD)
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On sale here is a rare UK picture disc TLR LP 002S featuring a compilation of punk 45s from 1979.Designed by HAN-O-DISC Comes in a clear pvc sleeve.and advertised as a 'TRANSLUMAR DEFRACTOR DISC' (yes - really!) - this is actually two one-sided clear vinyls stuck together with the design/artwork sandwiched in-between. The design glows in the dark, is translucent and defracts light. See 1st picture for track listing

Below is from a discogs post:
Odd, intriguing punk / dub document, claimed to be ‘the world’s first punk picture disc album’. Yup. You’d have thought, as the Pistols’ star waned, supreme flogger of dead horses Malcolm McLaren might’ve used such a well-worn industry novelty to shift yet more product, but no. Shame, as Sid’s snotty gurn was made for piccy discs, even if the Medusa design here (by former Curved Air manager Mark Lanau) doesn’t seem punk at all (unless, of course, you subscribe to the ‘vicious serpent-haired gorgon as ultimate venom-spitting punk’ theory? Yeah, nah). They’ve even sandwiched holographic foil in between the two (yes, two) glued-together platters, and made it glow in the dark. Must’ve cost a mint in manufacturing costs, which ain’t very punk either. So, the music? Standouts for me are Front’s lurching sludge punk number ‘Cold War’, Cash Pussies ‘99% Is Shit’ (for its Sid Vicious sample and Jayne Casey-like delivery by Diana Rich) and the uplifting dub track by Tribesmen. Oh, and a quick fun fact: UK hip hop DJ duo Hardrock Soul Movement actually plonked this on one of their SL-1200’s for a mid-80s publicity shot (check their Discogs artist profile for proof). Anyway, all up you’ve got 9 punk tunes, one dub, and the Medusa. Like a surrealist masterpiece, it’s the kind of record you’d dream about then wake up thoroughly disappointed to discover it doesn’t actually exist. In this case, thankfully, you’re wrong. It does. Worthy of the Guggenheim methinks.

DISC   looks EX but it's hard to tell being a picture disc. Plays EX-
   

GRADING EXPLANATIONS
All gradings are strict and generally visual although I may partially play test select items. Pictures supplied form part of the description

M- Archive copy. Gleaming Superb!
EX very clean and in beautiful carefully used condition. Hard to better and a keeper..., no need to upgrade!
VG obvious signs of moderate use. Will have scuffs/hairlines but nothing ugly. Possible audible background noise inc some pops etc. 
G heavy use, audible background noise for sure. Won't be pretty but still worthwhile due to rarity etc.
A plus or minus indicates a bias to the next level.   
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I combine multiple purchases for postage discount and refund overpayment where applicable! 

POSTAGE - SHIPPING RATES
 
Prices below are in Australian $$ for standard AIR MAIL and based on one LP plus packing weighing less than 500grams total. Heavy gatefold LPs may tip scale over 500gram and incur 2 x LP rate.

AUSTRALIA 1xLP  $12.50  2xLPs $15.50
NEW ZEALAND    1xLP $25.00   2xLPs $35.00

DUE TO INCREASING AMOUNTS OF ISSUES WITH INTERNATIONAL POST CARRIERS, ALL INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES ARE NOW COVERED BY INSURANCE.  COST IS INCLUDED IN SHIPPING RATE.
JAPAN   1xLP $35.00   2xLPs $45.00
USA - CANADA 1xLP $38.00   2xLPs $48.00
UK - WEST EUROPE 1xLP $44.00 2xLPs $54.00
Double LP counts as 2xLP. Additional LPs add $5 per disc.
I do not ship to Scandinavia, South America, African Continent, East Europe including Greece and Italy, Middle East, Central Asia etc, unless shipping via EMS registered post. Additional costs will apply !

PAYMENT
Australian buyers: PayPal or Direct Bank Deposit
International: PayPal only
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I can also combine sales from ebay seller instant_party when purchased within same time period to save on postage costs.

All records are packed and posted with vinyl disc placed securely out of cover pocket and plastic sealed to protect from moisture. Select quality recycled packing material may be used. All items come from smoke free home.

The Australian dollar is quite weak against international currencies at the moment so if you are international.., grab a deal! As a serious collector of vinyl for the last 45 years, the time has come to part with many of my treasures. I will be listing 1000's of LPs and 45s from my collection over the coming years (when time allows). Stay tuned!
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING!