COLOSSEUM: Those Who Are About To Die Salute You *UK 1st PRESS; FONTANA *EX+

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COLOSSEUM 'Those Who Are About To Die Salute You' 
A superb copy - Fully play graded - Clearly well cared for - 12 photos below
UK FIRST PRESS ON FONTANA
STL 5510; 1Y//1 - 2Y//1 MATRIX
BEAUTIFUL LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE IN SUPERB CONDITION
EX+ AUDIO
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO This has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through wonderfully. The clarity of the audio was superb throughout; bright and crisp without a hint of distortion.
Side 1 plays NEAR MINT with no background crackle of any sort whatsoever. Just occasional ultra light dust clicks and light static that you would find on a brand new record anyway.
I would grade side 2 as EX/EXCELLENT(+) overall. The majority plays as side 1 but there are some occasional pops/clicks here and there.
Overall, a superb listen with fantastic audio.
VINYL (VISUAL): EX/EXCELLENT(+); the vinyl has retained a lovely shine. Under natural daylight, there is very little noticeable at all. Bright illumination under an LED lamp revealed fine wispy sleeve removal marks and some superficial scuff marks. The record looks great and has clearly been very well cared for. 
Please note that there is a strange affect to the vinyl on side 2 between 5 and 6 o'clock across the first minute's play. This did not seem to have any adverse effect on the audio at all.
LABELS: NM/MINT; both look superb; bright and clean with no tears, scuffs or writing. Just the very faintest of tiny spindle marking on each side.
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT(+); the sleeve is a superb example. Just one small crease to the rear panel and some storage wear to the bottom edges. the interior centrefold is Near Mint with the card as white as the day it left the shop. The spine is virtually perfect with all text still clearly legible.  Looks absolutely wonderful.
*INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES + TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPEAR BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY. THE DEFAULT RATE SHOWN IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE OPTION. PLEASE WAIT FOR MY INVOICE IF THE SALE VALUE IS BELOW £50. THANK YOU*

*UK BUYERS PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ITEMS WITH A FINAL SALE VALUE IN EXCESS OF £46 MUST BE SENT VIA SPECIAL DELIVERY WITH NO EXCEPTIONS AT THE RATE SHOWN. IF THIS IS THE CASE, PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED MY INVOICE. THANK YOU*

LABEL: Fontana

YEAR OF RELEASE: 1969

COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK

CATALOGUE NUMBER: STL 5510

MATRIX NUMBERS: 886765 1Y//1?420 - 886765 2Y//1?420

MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 11 1 / 11 1

VINYL WEIGHT: 140g

GRADING

Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself. 

 Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.

I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.

I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.

POSTAGE / SHIPPING

I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.

For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.

As a general rule, shipping will be discounted ie. I lose money on the costs of buying my packaging. I do not profit from this; please remember that my costs are not simply those shown on the stamp!

Shipping rates quoted are valid up to a total sale value of £2500 within the UK and £500 for overseas buyers in the territories shown below:

EUROPE: UP TO £25; £5.75 / £25-£49.99; £11 / £50-£500; £13.50

NORTH AMERICA & JAPAN: UP TO £25; £9.50 / £25-£49.99; £14.85 / £50-£500; £17.50

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: UP TO £25; £10 / £25-£49.99; £15.30 / £50-£500; £17.85

BUYERS OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE TERRITORIES SHOULD NOTE THAT THE SAME RATES APPLY BUT ONLY UP TO A MAXIMUM VALUE OF £250

UK buyers please note that any item or items with a total value of £46 or more will be sent by Special Delivery with no exceptions. Please ask for a quote or wait for my invoice if the final sale is more than £2500.

Overseas buyers please note that any item or items with a total value of £25 or more will be sent by International Signed For with no exceptions. Please ask for a quote or wait for my invoice if the final sale is more than £250/£500.

CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.

Please send me a message if anything is unclear and I will be happy to help.

RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM

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.

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 will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

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.

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