CAT STEVENS NEW MASTERS DML 1018 NrM/VG+ RARE '67 DERAM UK MONO VINYL LP

£ 40

$ 53

£ 40 Sold For

Oct 26, 2018 Sold Date

Jul 22, 2017 Start Date

£ 60 Start price

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Description

Cat Stevens ?– New Masters
Label:Deram ?– DML 1018
Format:Vinyl, Album, LP, Mono

Country:UK
Released:1967
Genre:Rock, Pop
Style:Folk Rock, Pop Rock
Matrix Side 1: ARL-8102-1A                      KT Matrix Side 2: ARL-8103-2A                      KT
All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in near mint condition. It does have a few spindle marks visible on the labels when tilted but no pen marks, scuffs or severe fading. The centres are not loose and overall the labels are in great shape with just the spindle marks to report.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are beautifully clean and near spotless in normal light, with just one short(5mm) line on side 1 in track 1(see pics). Other than this both sides are beautifully clean, glossy, and as I say near spotless. There are a few incredibly light wispy lines visible under very bright white light, but not many and of course nothing serious. The record has no scuffs or blemishes and has a beautiful vivid shine.

I play tested the record and it plays near perfectly. It lays flat, there is next to no movement in the record arm and the sound produced is superb. Its crisp, dynamic and really clear with only a minuscule trace of surface noise in the run in and very occasionally between tracks. There are of course no skips or clicks and the small mark mentioned above has no affect at all with no clicks or any other musical issues to report. Its an audio experience of very high quality and was a pleasure to play test such a classic album with such clear, defined sound.

The sleeve is in very good+ condition. It has only slight wear/rubbing to the edges and corners(pics), and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. All the edges are strong with no splits or weak areas, but there is some creasing to the laminated front and mild discolouring to the back. There is also a 'library stamp' on the back and a small yellow sticker. This small sticker looks as if it has been attempted to be removed in the past, but this was causing a scuff underneath and so was stopped. I will therefore leave the sticker there and the decision to continue with removal or not will be yours. So overall the sleeve is strong, clean and has no major issues and is in good shape all round for its age.

It contains a generic poly-lined inner which has no splits, major tears or pen marks but does have creasing and some age related grubbiness.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.

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