Arnold Overures 1st Reference RR48 TAS list Still sealed

	£		100
	$		133

• ARTISTE, RECORD TITLE  AND LABEL: 

 Arnold Overtures Malcolm Arnold London Philharmonic Orchestra Reference Recordings RR 48( Made In United States)




A very first pressing released in 1992. As this album is still sealed, I could not put it through my usual cleaning and listening tests. However, as I had a opened copy, I could assure prospective buyers that it’s the first translucent vinyl( one way of checking this is to look at the vinyl either through household light or with a strong light from one’s phone).

I will also leave it to prospective buyers as to whether they want the album sent as it is ie sealed or would want me to open it and clean. I have some cases of sealed albums being opened in my presence here in Singapore and in some isolated cases, they have been cases of fungus or mildew as Singapore is a rather humid place. In the event, one wants me to open it, I will refund the amount and treat the order as cancelled if they are any flaws ie production or otherwise.
I have been inactive on EBay for the last few years as I opened a shop here in Singapore and only recently restarted. I will be placing the harder to find albums on eBay in addition to my own local sales. As I tend to clean and play grade all opened copies, I will only be placing a rather limited quantity each time . One can follow me on Facebook under For The Record Singapore.
International Buyers – Please Note:Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or 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.Buyers please also note that I am based in Singapore .The maximum Ebay postage charges allowed would not cover shipping from Singapore let alone signed for, registered mail.Please read my shipping costs section below.( Recently I shipped 3 albums to UK and found that the postal authorities have changed the rates significantly. The lead times also seem relatively longer)
 GRADING RESULTS: Visual grading:
As the record is still sealed, I could not put it through my usual cleaning and listening tests. However, visually there is a price tag at the front and the seal does show some creases.
How I Clean and  Grade my Records( for info only) Cleaning is usually done on two machines ie the UK made  Loricraft PRC 6cleaning machine and the Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional Sonic machine for final cleaning. I use the US made Groovewasher 2 stage cleaning solution.
Playback Equipment( for info only)  Playback is through a Linn LP12 turntable/ Radikal/Urika/Keel/ Ekos SE tonearm with a Kiseki Purple Heart cartridge.Amplification is through a Naim 52 preamp/2x135s into a factory rebuilt Wilson Watt Puppy. For Monos I use a second Linn LP 12 with AroKeel/ Naim Aro tonearm and a Miyajima Mono cartridge
 Shipping costs    I use brand new custom made  plastic sleeves for the sleeve and anti static plastic sleeves for the vinyl. Shipping is always by Airmail and by registered post as it allows one to track items in case of delays.  Shipping costs in pounds are :
UK/USA/Europe : 31 Each additional LP : 10 per record for the first 3.Beyond that it has to be sent by parcel which can be quite a bit more. However, recently I note that with the increased postal rates, packages comprising of more than 1 kg  incur a much higher rate  and I will inform buyers of the actual amount. Rest Of The World: ask for rates


 Postage is via Airmail, "signed for" delivery. I prefer signed for delivery as it allows me to "chase" on my side if buyers do not get their items within 3 weeks though so far this has only happened rarely. However with the current Covid situation, buyers can expect some delays