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Description
The records I offer for sale are from my extensive personal collection of 1960s and 1970s albums which I have built up over the last four decades. During that time I have added duplicate copies of some of my favourite albums to my collection. I've always sought out the very best copies available as I am very particular about the records that I own. Storage space limitations dictate that the time has come for me to pass on a few of these choice albums in order to downsize my collection.
On offer here is a magnificant copy of The Rolling Stones' iconic studio album titled Beggars Banquet, Catalogue Number SKL 4955. It's a 1968 UK stereo first pressing on the Unboxed Decca record label, with a first issue Garrod & Lofthouse International Limited laminated gatefold sleeve. It comes complete with the correct Decca white poly-lined inner sleeve. [The record matrix numbers are XZAL-8476-2K and XZAL- 8477-1K].
The sleeve is in EX condition with only light signs of wear and a few small creases near the top right opening corners. The front and back covers and gatefold spread are unmarked. The spine has some flaking to the lamination but all text is clearly legible. It's a very well prserved example of this iconic sleeve. Please study the supersize photos carefully as they form an important part of the item description.
The solidly-pressed record is in MINT- condition. It retains its original shine and rotates evenly on the turntable. Visually there are just a few faint sleeve-removal type surface marks evident when angled against bright light. These are only superficial and do not have any impact whatsoever on the audio playback. The blue unboxed Decca labels are unmarked with just a few short spindle traces near the centres. There is barely any wear to the spindle hole. It is clear that the record has only received a modest number of careful plays. Both sides play MINT- throughout with no discernible deterioration in sound quality and barely any unwanted noise at all. There are no loud pops, repeat clicks or anything else to spoil the listening pleasure. Audiowise it's a near flawless copy.
The original Decca white poly-lined inner sleeve is in EX condition with no splits or tears, just a few minor creases.
Overall this is a magnificent and complete first pressing of one of The Stones' most iconic albums which will make a fine addition to any record collection.
GRADINGS
The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Pioneer PL-L1000 tangential tracking turntable fitted with a Nagaoka MP-300 cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My grading is strict and in accordance with the following descriptions:
· MINT- Record is superb, almost like new, with just a few sleeve removal type surface marks and no deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve is near perfect in all respects.
· EX Record is a top quality example with just a few very light surface marks and virtually no discernible deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve has slight wear and/or creasing.
· VG Record has some visual surface marks, but still plays to a high standard without any major deterioration in sound quality – just a few clicks or light surface sound in places. Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects but is still very presentable.
All records can be expected to rotate sufficiently evenly on the turntable for there to be no effect whatsoever on the audio playback. Minor warps or dishing will not be mentioned as virtually all records display these features to some degree and no record is perfectly flat.
Vinyl is not a perfect medium and even the finest quality pressings will play with a degree of residual surface sound, however minimal. Where, in my opinion, unwanted noise interferes with the listening enjoyment of the record, it will be mentioned in the item description. It is unrealistic to expect a 40+ year old record to play with a background of complete silence. Please bear this in mind when bidding.
PACKAGING
LPs are packaged with care and well protected to ensure that they arrive safely in the same condition as they leave me. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit.
INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE
LPs posted outside of the
Worldwide - £14.50
