ELASTIC BAND - EXPANSIONS ON LIFE
A brilliant copy of this UK 1st press prog gem, with the little played vinyl and terrific stereo audio quality being true highlights
Year/Label : 1969 UK DECCA nova SERIES
Label number : SDN 6
Matrix numbers : ZAL-9165.P-2W, ZAL-9166.P-2W
Stampers : 1 U / 1 U
Near mint (NM) condition gleaming jet black sheen vinyl - it's not often that I grade the condition of a record (especially one that's 55 years old!) as "near mint" but on this occasions I feel I don't have a choice - even with close inspection under a very bright light I can detect no marks whatsoever. Remarkable!. Near perfect labels with just a couple of barely detectable and very small spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole on each. Clearly, this is a record that has been very sparingly played. Front-side laminated very good plus (VG+) condition original Robert Stace outer sleeve. All colours, photos, text and art work remain beautifully intact with firm largely unscuffed edges (just 1.5cm of mild scuffing on the bottom edge adjacent to the bottom right corner) and a firm spine also with unblemished spine text. Each corner remains a near perfectly defined right angle with barely any rubbing at all. No cardboard creasing and no unwanted writing. There is a thin vertical strip of laminate lifting adjacent to the spine on the front side, just the hint of some very mild fraying on the front side opening edge, and a little very mild ring wear on the reverse side - each of these blemishes is minor but I have nonetheless attempted to show them clearly in my photos so do take a good look. Near mint (NM) stereo audio quality with no skips, jumps, repeats, sticks, interference, distortion, clicks or background crackle. Simply put, great tone with crystal clear stereo audio quality throughout and every track a great listen. Comes with blue and white poly-lined DECCA inner sleeve with no seam splits, age discolouration, tears or edge fraying - just a little mild creasing towards the corners and remaining fully functional. I will ship the record in a new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve in order to protect the original.
A brilliant condition UK 1st press copy of this 1969 prog rarity - hard to find and increasingly sought after.
POSTAGE COSTS :
For the UK £4 using Royal Mail tracked 48;
for continental Europe £12 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for,
and for the rest of the world £16 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for.
I do provide posting and packaging discounts for multiple purchases. I make no profit from postage.
Note that I always insert the vinyl into a new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve in order to protect the original during postage, and separate this from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits. I use thick cardboard stiffeners and take great care in my packaging to ensure as far as possible that these precious records reach their destination in exactly the same condition as when they leave me.
If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige.
If this record interests you then take a look at my other listings for more 60's and 70's classic vinyl.
A bit about myself : I have been collecting UK vinyl for over 54 years from a variety of sources : my own collection, friends and family, car boot and garage sales, door-to-door leaflets, and even through placing an advert in my wife's shop window! My ebay feedback speaks for itself so rest assured that you are buying from a trusted seller and in the very unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase just e-mail me and I will sort out the problem. I offer a "no questions asked" refund policy. If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. There is NO RESERVE on this item. Richard
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