Aphrodites Child-666 (original 1972 South African double album on Vertigo swirl)

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Rare 1972 South African double album pressing on Vertigo Records 'swirl' in original 'swirl' inner bags,catalogue number 6333501/matrix 1Y//1420 112 . This album was rare in South Africa as it was eventually banned by the government. South African Vertigo pressings are recognizable by the B sides of the label, the speed number ( 33 & 1/3 has a horizontal line between the 1 and the 3. Both vinyls are visually nice and clean and play well , a little crackle here and there- graded VG+ to EX-. The gatefold sleeve has some wear and tear around the edges plus some creases- graded VG+; the inner bags have age marks around the edges and some light wear and tear -graded VG.

All vinyl records are packaged outside of the cover to avoid seam splits, wrapped in special protective material, placed between top and bottom LP sized cardboard sleeves and then packed in custom made vinyl boxes. All orders have Fragile stickers placed on both sides.

International airmail postage costs from South Africa to the rest of the world are high. Single LP`s cost $20, additional LP`s cost an extra $8 each; double LP`s are $28. Standard Airmail Post has a tracking number which is mailed to customers, please note that this only tracks the item until it leaves South Africa. Should you require a global tracking facility then a parcel service like DHL should be used- prices on request. Larger orders (more than 6 LPs) should be sent either via the SA Post Office`s EMS facility or a courier service, prices on request.

Please refer to the International Shipping section for the actual cost to your region. NB It is not $4 as indicated in the US shipping section. Custom stickers are available on request.

Gradings

NEAR MINT : Record will look and play nearly as new.
EX+ : Record may have slight visual defects and have one or two very minor light scuffs which dont affect play
EX : Record has minor scuffs or may have one or two very slight marks, might play with one or two light pops or clicks
EX - : Record may have some slight scratches and one or two light marks but nothing too deep. Plays with slightest crackle in places or one or two quiet pops or clicks
VG+ : Record has light scratches and will have marks that sound but generally still sounding strong with a few clicks and pops.
VG : Record has scuff marks/scratches which effect play with many clicks and pops.
GOOD : Record has many marks and scratches and will effect play and sound terrible, record might be cracked and will be mentioned in listing.