Procol Harum
'A Salty Dog'UK - 1st Press
1969
'A Salty Dog' Regal Zonophone true first edition pressings had "SOLD IN U.K." on the labels. There were two additional subsequent pressings made in 1969 on whose labels this notation was removed.
Matrix
Side 1) YCARX 57-1 R 1
Side 2) YCARX 58-1 A 1
Vinyl Playback: EX
The playback is superb. The very occasional light tic and quite passive gentle surface noise. These blemishes do not detract from the overall listening experience. The audio play grade is a solid 9/10. This record has been play-graded from start to finish, on both sides.
Cover: EX-
The fully laminated cover is in exceptional condition. There are a few light surface creases in the laminate, but no creases of consequence in the cover's cardboard itself. The laminate is fully intact with no cracking. There is one small laminate lift at the spine base on the front and just a hint of ring wear. There are no seam splits, shelf wear, tears, hole punches, writing, or cutouts seen. The jacket is beautiful.
Vinyl Visual: VG+
Superficial surface lines and scuffs. Their audible impact is negligible and virtually inconsequential as noted in 'Vinyl Playback' comments.
Labels. NM-
Perfectly clean with faint spindle lines.
Original Poly Lined Inner: EX
One neat seam split. Minimal signs of aging. Very clean. No tears.
A quality collectible copy.
INV: 839
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Grading endeavors to be conservative.
(Please see below for grading scale)
All open vinyl is shipped in a new poly-inner, and the album cover in a poly-sleeve.
Vinyl is cleaned on a VPI 16.5 machine and test played 'start-to-finish' prior to listing, unless otherwise noted.
'Vinyl Playback' will always address egregious audible concerns.
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Vinyl Play Grades
M: Still sealed
M-: An opened item that appears 'M'. Virtually perfect playback.
NM: A few minor visual imperfections with virtually no audible impact. Top quality play.
EX: A few more surface marks than NM with very few audible imperfections. Quality play.
VG+: Surface scuffs and lines. Some light surface noise or a few tics or pops. Enjoyable play.
VG: Defined scuffs, lines, and scratches. More surface noise, tics, and pops than VG+. Acceptible play.
G: Heavy wear, deep scratches, with egregious surface noise, clicks, and pops. Poor play.
Hybrid Example:
Vinyl which is VG in appearance but plays NM. = Visual Grade: VG Playback Grade: NM
The reverse may also occur. = Visual Grade: NM Playgrade: VG
Album covers are graded on a case by case basis given the myriad of issues which may impact each.
All grading is completely subjective and provided to the best of my ability.