BLIND FAITH S/T 1969 UK 1st press A1/B1 POLYDOR 583059 SUPER AUDIO, VG+ overall

	£		42
	$		56

BLIND FAITH - self titled

An overall nice condition copy, with the glossy jet black vinyl and superb audio quality being the undoubted highlights, of this increasingly rare & sought after 1969 UK 1st press rock classic on the POLYDOR record label, STEREO, 583059

The dead wax matrix numbers are :

Side 1  583059 A//1 420  with very early stampers of "1 1" and "8"

Side 2   583059 B//1 420  with very early stampers of "1 1" and "? 4"

The condition of the vinyl is excellent (EX). Weighty, completely flat vinyl with glossy jet black sheen and coming across as unmarked in normal daylight...it is only with close inspection under a bright light that a few faintest of faint paper scuff marks and wispy hairlines come into view, including a little cluster of small hairlines on side 1 (see photo) - but rest assured that all such blemishes (too strong a word) are non-feelable, surface only, and purely superficial with no impact upon the truly excellent stereo sound quality. Hard to believe that this vinyl is 52 years of age!    

The condition of the Polydor labels is again excellent (EX) - unmarked apart from just a few extremely faint and small spindle trails adjacent to the centre hole on each label.

The condition of the MacNeill Press non-laminated outer gatefold sleeve is very good (VG) - iconic (some would say controversial) and remaining in presentable condition with no creasing, firm edges, no unwanted writing, and art work and text in excellent shape. But there is clearly noticeable scuffing on each edge (including the spine) and also on each corner, and some general age/shelf wear. Nice, presentable, VG, but no better than VG.

Comes with original poly-lined "PLASTIC BAGS CAN BE DANGEROUS" inner sleeve with correct "British Patent No..." and "MADE IN ENGLAND" horizontal text and with  no splits, tears, edge fraying, staining, age discolouration, or obvious creasing and remaining fully functional (note that I always insert the vinyl into a brand new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve for shipping purposes in order to protect the original);    

The stereo sound quality is truly excellent (EX), if not better. No sticks, jumps, repeats, skips, clicks, interference or background crackle...even the dead wax run-in's and run-outs are silent. The tone and clarity is fantastic with no distortion at all, even at higher volume and higher frequencies. Terrific musicianship and superb stereo audio reproduction.

The tracks are :

Side 1 :

1. HAD TO CRY TODAY

2. CAN'T FIND MY WAY HOME

3. WELL ALL RIGHT

4. PRESENCE OF THE LORD

Side 2 :

1. SEA OF JOY

2. DO WHAT YOU LIKE

A true rock classic - an absolute "must have" for any serious rock vinyl collection with the excellent vinyl and brilliant sound quality being real highlights.

 If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. 

If this record interests you then take a look at my other 60's & 70's classic vinyl listings.

A bit about myself : I have been collecting vinyl for more than 50 years and have amassed a huge collection covering a varied genre, but mostly of 1960's and 70's origin. Most of my records were originally bought by myself for my own collection, but during the past 30 years I have embellished my collection by buying records from a variety of sources : friends/acquaintances, car boot sales, auctions, and even through putting up a "vinyl wanted" notice in my wife's shop! I am now retired and take great delight in being able to spend more time scouring the country and attending boot sales and auctions in the hope of unearthing more vinyl gems...I am 66 years of age now and am still discovering bands and music of the 60's and 70's that I have never come across before. Wonderful! Richard

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On the subject of postage, I take great care in the packaging of all items, using a proper vinyl thick cardboard mailer, along with extra protective flange edges, with at least two thick cardboard stiffeners. I take great care in separating the record from the outer sleeve in order to help prevent sleeve damage in transit and I always insert the vinyl, outer sleeve and inner into a clear plastic sleeve, thus adding further protection. 

For this item postage & packaging will be UK £5.00, Royal Mail 1st class, signed for; 

Continental Europe £13, and Rest of the World £17 respectively, Royal Mail 1st class international Airmail tracked and signed for

 I DO discount post & packaging costs for multiple purchases. I do NOT profit from postage.

Good luck with your bidding!

NOTE : My vinyl descriptions comply with the official Record Collector vinyl grading guidelines :

Mint

The records 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 are torn, stained and/or defaced

Poor

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

Bad

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