Beck-Ola (Cosa Nostra) by The Jeff Beck Group ** VERY RARE ** Mono LP 1969
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130
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Description
Beck-Ola by Jeff Beck (with Rod Stewart and Ron Wood)
1969 Mono album on Columbia SX6351, first pressing.
This superb album is one of the most prized in my collection and is very rare. Not many mono pressings were made of this, as production of mono recordings were pretty much finished by 1969. The combination of Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart really does bring to mind the Page and Plant sound of the first Led Zeppelin album.
Matrix numbers: side 1: XAX 3870-1 M 1 side 2: XAX 3871-1 M 1 (first stamper/press)
I would grade vinyl as "Excellent" and close to "Near Mint". Visually there is nothing more than a few very fine sleeve marks. The labels are very clean with very little sign of spindle use. It is thick and heavy vinyl with a glossy sheen looking almost new. Audibly nothing more then some occasional light hiss/static in some quiet passages, probably always been there. I have not listened with a mono cartridge or mono switch, it might sound even better that way.
I would grade the "flipback" sleeve as "Very Good+", especially considering it is a matt finish. There's a little edge and corner wear, and the white parts, especially on the back, have become a little grubby over time and ring marks are starting to appear. (it is 47 years old). Spine is easily readable. The plastic lined inner sleeve has some moisture staining, and a name written in biro.
*** NOTE: I AM AWAY ON HOLS UNTIL 18 OCT, IF SOLD WILL SHIP WHEN I RETURN ***
Why am I selling records?
Due to a planned downsizing of our home I am selling my entire collection of vinyl records over the next few months, so take a look at my other items. I am not a dealer or a professional collector, but I will attempt to grade the items using the UK Record Collector Grading System (see below). All the records will be carefully cleaned and listened through before grading. If you disagree with my grading or are unhappy with the item you receive, please contact me first, before giving me negative feedback, I will do my best to resolve matters. The majority of my collection has been barn stored and unplayed for the last 25 years, and when in use were played on good equipment (Garrard 125SB deck) and well looked after.
Postage and Packing
Records will be securely packaged and despatched as soon as possible using Royal Mail second class small parcel service with a signature required. Cost is £3.95 for up to 2 Kg. If you buy more than one record then send me a message and I will package together and send you an invoice with just one postage charge. You can get about 4 or even 5 albums under 2 Kg.
UK Record Collector Grading System
Mt = Mint: Never been played or item still sealed. Cover and any extra items such as lyric sheet, booklet or poster (ie contents) are in perfect condition.
Mt- = Near Mint: In brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover and contents nearly perfect.
Ex = Excellent: Shows some signs of being played but there is very little lessening in sound quality. Cover and contents might have slight wear and/or creasing.
VG+ = Better than Very Good: Obviously been played but no significant deterioration in sound quality despite light surface marks. Very little wear and tear on cover and contents, without any major defects.
VG = Very Good: Obviously been played many times but no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on cover or contents, without any major defects.
Gd+ = Better than Good: Sound quality has deteriorated but with no distortion. Light scratches and occasional mild scratch. Cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges but not spine splits or discoloration.
Gd = Good: Sound quality has noticably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion. Mild scratches. Cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration etc.
Fair: Still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise - it may even jump. Cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
Poor: Will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise etc. Cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
I have graded the vinyl first, then the cover
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