Atomic Rooster – In Hearing Of - Original UK Album - 1971 Vinyl Stereo LP.

This is an original first release, the first artists released on the Pegasus label with the catalogue no (PEG 1) were Atomic Rooster.

The album has hardly been played at all certainly not in the last 30 years except for my recent play grading and is in excellent condition with barely any surface noise.

The Ebay top listing lets you choose "very good" or "like new", there is no "excellent". I would always hesitate to put "like new" to a second hand record unless it was mint. 

This record is in "excellent" condition however.

Please wait for an invoice before payment.

This album weighs over 500gms packaged due to the thicker cardboard cover. 500gms is the point that Australia Post increase the postal costs. This album is dearer to post than similar single albums.

The record still sounds strong and undistorted with definition and clarity.

 I have classed this LP using the Record Collector grading as "Excellent". 

 This record is not brand new or in mint condition so if that is what you are after then 

to avoid any disappointment please refrain from bidding if you prefer mint condition.   (Please see the pictures).

General Details

Overall Condition: Ex

Record Company: Pegasus Records

Country of Manufacture: UK

Year of Release: 1971

Mono / Stereo: Stereo

Catalogue No: PEG 1

Matrix Numbers: (A) Peg 1 A – 1U (B) Peg 1 B  – 1U

 Vinyl Condition

The vinyl is in excellent condition.

Play or Visual Grading: Play Graded

Surface Noise How Much? Barely any

Scratches: 3 visible minor scratches on side 2

Scuff Marks: None

Crackle: Barely any

Deterioration of sound quality: None-sounds strong and undistorted / still has definition & clarity

Distortion: None

Clean: Yes

Vinyl played a lot? This album has hardly been played at all and not played for 30 years apart from play grading.

Condition of Vinyl: Ex

Label Condition

The labels are clean with no stickers, writing or stains.

Clean: Yes

Spindle Wear: Barely any (please see pictures)

 Cover Condition

The cover overall is in excellent condition

Gatefold or Single: Gatefold

Thick Cardboard Cover: Yes

Laminated / Un-laminated: Un-laminated

Storage Wear – Bottom Edge:  Very little

Storage Wear – Leading Edge: Very little

Storage Wear – Spine: Very little – 2 small puncture marks

Tears: None

Text Readable: Yes

Spine Text Legible (100% readable): Yes

Writing in Pen: No

Signs of Discoloration / Staining with age: Slight / Average for age

Record “print through” – Record storage circle – ring marks: Very slight

Condition of Cover: Ex

 Sleeve Condition

Original: Yes

Yellowing /Staining: Slight

Creases: Normal for age

Tears:  No

Condition of Sleeve: Ex (there is some writing in pen top right corner (please see pictures)

 Track List

Side 1

1.    Break Through

2.    Break The Ice

3.    Decision/Indecision

4.    A Spoonful Of Bromide Helps The Pulse Rate Go Down

Side 2

1.    Black Snake

2.    Head In The Sky

3.    The Rock

4.    The Price

I take care and package the records I sell in professional record mailers with plenty of bubble wrap and glad-wrap for protection against any wet and rough circumstances.

Play or Visual Grading

I state in my listing whether an album has been play or visual graded.

 Play Graded Vinyl:

I always “play grade” the more expensive rarer hard to find albums and others when I can but it is not always possible for me to have the time to play them all.

 Visually Graded Vinyl:

I “visually grade” an album using a strong halogen lamp. My formula is that if a visual grading is “excellent” I will take it back a grading to “very good” and so on. A visual grading can pick up scratches and scuff marks indicating if the vinyl has been cared for but not always crackle and surface noises that have been caused by sources that you can’t see. I try to give as fair an assessment as possible.

  Shipping

PAYPAL ONLY and you can pay via PayPal as a guest even if not registered.

Please ask for postal insurance and delivery confirmation costs if you wish for

more secure postage. It can be more expensive unfortunately, however it is the most secure way of posting.

Please do not bid if you are not in agreement with this.

Please wait for an invoice before paying so that I can determine the correct auctioned postage for the area the album has to be sent to.

Air Mail may take up to 2 WEEKS for delivery.

I cannot be responsible for delays in delivery or lost/damaged items.

I do not offer Sea Mail as this takes up to 3 MONTHS for delivery.

Payment is due before 5 days from auction end & within 2 days for buy it

now items.

Please READ THE ITEM DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY and study the photographs

to avoid disappointment later. 

I use the Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide as below.

2.  MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be     Mint.

3.  EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

4.  VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

5.  GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

6.  FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

7.  POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

8.  BAD The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.

     Any Questions please ask.

     THANKS FOR LOOKING.