ALBERT AYLER bells - 1st press BROWN METALLIC SILK SCREENED COVER red/clear wax

$

1,250

***INTRO TO THIS SALE - PLEASE READ*** : BREAKING STRIDE WITH THE LARGE COLLECTION WE'VE BEEN WORKING THROUGH, BUT WILL BE BACK TO THAT WITH A HUGE BATCH OF RARE JAZZ VOCAL LPS IN THE COMING WEEKS. RIGHT NOW WE'VE GOT A ONE-TIME BATCH OF VERY RARE ORIGINAL JAZZ LPS & ACETATES. THIS WEEK A HANDFUL OF THE RAREST & MOST UNIQUE ITEMS FROM THE COLLECTION, ALL AT FIXED PRICES. AT THE END OF THE WEEK WE'LL START AN AUCTION WITH ~75 MORE TITLES… THE ITEMS CURRENTLY LISTED MAY BE INCLUDED IN THAT AUCTION IF THEY HAVEN’T SOLD AT FIXED PRICE OR THROUGH PRIVATE SALE. IF YOU’RE SERIOUS, THEREFORE, PLEASE CONTACT US THIS WEEK. PRICES REFLECT CONSIDERABLE RESEARCH INTO THIS SELECTION FEATURING SOME OF JAZZ RECORD COLLECTING’S MOST NOTABLE RARITIES… 

ARTIST : ALBERT AYLER

TITLE : BELLS

LABEL & CATALOG NUMBER : ESP-DISK / 1010

FORMAT : ONE-SIDED LP 

COVER CONDITION : VG++ heavy blank leather textured cover with pasted screen printed textured metallic disc art front. damage prone cover is well preserved, some splitting top & bottom at opening, partially repaired with glue (top only). only very slight wear to the extremely fragile front disc... this copy features white & mustard yellow printing on a metallic brown disc.

VINYL CONDITION : EX milky clear disc with reddish orange screen printing, with the "by albert ayler" text but no "stereo" text. very clean playing surface with only some minor surface marks. plays great with crisp fidelity, just some minor surface noise inherent with this colored vinyl release. minor ink loss on printed side.

NOTES : great original copy of this very rare pressing. this one has a brown metallic disc front which we've never come across before, and red screen printing on a milky clear disc… one of the most iconic of the ESP releases, and by far the one with the most cover art & pressing variations. hard enough to find any original copy with screen printed art, and copies like this with the beautiful screen printed textured metallic foil disc art on the front are extremely scarce & by far the most elaborate, not even known to many serious collectors. it's really a stunning visual object, easily one of the most elaborate and beautiful vintage releases we've had the pleasure to behold in person. and of course, and important recording in it's own right… there are at least 20 variations of this lp, and likely far more. you could spend your whole life trying to find them all, so we've decided to offer up a handful of the rarest & most unique copies from this collection, with more to come.

DOMESTIC BUYERS will receive FREE FULLY INSURED PRIORITY SHIPPING on this item, packed with utmost care. for OVERSEAS BUYERS insured, tracked shipping will be required but offered at a discount. please inquire with any questions.

***PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR A HANDFUL OF THE RAREST & MOST UNIQUE ITEMS FROM THIS COLLECTION, AND PLEASE WATCH FOR ~75 MORE TITLES COMING AT $9.99 AUCTION NEXT WEEK, INCLUDING MORE RARE LPS FROM THESE SAME ARTISTS AS WELL AS MANY MORE… PLEASE INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS...

------- the general stuff :

- PLEASE WAIT FOR MY INVOICE BEFORE PAYING TO INSURE YOU GET THE CORRECT & BEST SHIPPING PRICE, EBAY CALCULATION MAY OVER CHANGE…

- PLEASE… if you have any problem with your purchase, before leaving feedback or taking other action, please just contact me & we'll work it out! 

- i've been selling records in person & through the mail for 15+ years, both on & off ebay, with 100% positive feedback on over 2500 ratings through my other ebay account. i know how to grade (strict, that is) how to pack, and rest assured i aim to please. 

- for grading i use : M (rarely) / NM / NM- / EX / VG++ / VG+ / VG / VG- / F graded under bright bare-bulb direct light… unless there are specific mentions of audio quality please consider grading as VISUAL ONLY. 

------- the shipping stuff :

- i pack very solid using new high quality heavy weight lp mailers with two (or more) new cardboard filler pads. all unsealed lps are shipped out of the cover, and new inner sleeves & polybags will be added when needed. always willing to double box, etc. as requested, at slight extra cost.

- delivery confirmation & tracking will be included with all domestic orders.

- single lp shipping rates * please note in most cases 2 LPS SHIP FOR THE SAME RATES AS 1 LP! can depend on exact weight so inquire. - 

lp - $5.00 tracked media mail in the usa.

lp - $10.00-$16.00 priority mail in the usa, rates vary. 

lp - $15.00 1st class airmail to canada.

lp - $24.00 overseas 1st class airmail.

lp - $36.00 overseas registered airmail. 

- domestic orders over $200.00 will require insurance. 

- overseas orders over $200.00 will require registered or priority shipping.

- all orders to ITALY, RUSSIA, and POSSIBLY OTHER COUNTRIES over $50.00 will require registered or priority shipping, at the buyers expense. likewise, buyers with low feedback and/or unconfirmed shipping address may be required to purchase registered or priority shipping, at the buyers expense, at my discretion. please ask BEFORE BIDDING if you have concerns.

- overseas customers please note, before bidding : import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the shipping charges. these charges are the buyer's responsibility. please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. 

- happy to combine shipping on any order for the best rates. if you need to know the actual shipping cost for a combined order please ask ahead of time & i'll check options.

- I SHIP QUICK! usually within 24 of payment & almost always within 48.

- please pay within 3 days.

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