CULPEPERS ORCHARD - first German Test Pressing Rare LP
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Description
I am having a big Clean out over the next few months I shall be listing some nice Records many in top condtion all for sale at low prices these are to start the ball going.
Culpeper's Orchard 1st Record by the outstanding Danish Pych/Folk/Prog Rock Group, no other record like it outstanding music and cover one that is worth finding out about, Check my Details to follow for more about this.
Culpeper's Orchard 2380 006 white Polydor Labels with Test Pressing 'not for sale'
Matrix
All Machine Stamped Side One1971 E71^K A1 2380 006 S1 / Side Two 1971 E71^K A1 2380 006 S2
This Record was from Germany I got it from a person that used it on a Radio Station hence why its got a white label.
Rare Single Sleeve pressing Fully Laminated cover.
Cover
Nice clean copy slightly better paper has been used and not as Light as the Danish Cover which was Printed in Norway, This Cover was Printed in Germany. Single Sleeve type nice clean cover only with very light use bottom right edge shows a very light creasing and top left corner has a Stuff, the Spine is all clean and sharp. Its about as nice as you hope to find not far from the Near mint grade but due to package marking Down. Ex
Disc
Please note I don't use Mint My Highest Grade it M- or Near Mint
These Polydor Records are never easy to Grade, Firstly I may as well Get the Bad news over first the record has a Warp its very odd not common type the disc has dished hence when you sit side One of Record on the Record player the Centre sits higher then the edge and when side Two is on the record sits lower in the middle and edge is higher.The Record has Been Checked with a Record Clamp and without.
Sorry to put all this Bluff but want people to know what there looking at the disc looks clean and looked after under light you can see a few light marks more like the light paper type marks but there are a few hairlines and light scratches over all Side two may have less but I shall be talking about how and what the affect is on the Playback in the Section shown.
Due to the Warp and other marks I will only Visually gade as VG/VG+ But the Record plays very well and still sounds clear while playing.
Labels
Looking in the Very Good Grade no pen marks or damage but some light dirt you can't really see the spindle marks but that is due to the white colour over all clean. VG
Playback
The playback is nice sound is strong there is some light crackle in places in few low areas and at the start of disc, There are a few light pops/clicks on First Side Middle of Track Two few odd ones and near the end of track Three this has a few small areas of pop's not over 20 secs Side Two plays clean for the most part the only area where you might hear a few odd pops/clicks hear to the Last Track over all its still a Enjoyable playback. VG VG+
Not Mint but playing nice I want to grade as shown due to reasons said but its a Good playback for a Rare to find Record.
Feel free to ask about this or anything else.
Playback Testing and Checking
I feel now due to some very odd questunes over the last few months that I should also make sure you know what I do to check Records
before listing on here. Firmly all the records are checked first and cleaned if needed and then carefully play checked with care and anything I find if Clearly noted in my listing.
I test the Records on my own Gyro Deck with SME IV tonearm I then sometimes if needs must make a second Test on my Second Deck which has a Hadcock Uni-Pivot Arm.
My Record Grading System (Based On UK Record Collector Guide)
I always play all my items before Listing and all items are cleaned With my Record Cleaning Machine I only ever remove the Dust I and Never Add Chemical Products to the Record.
I always give Clear Information on all items such as the Sleeves and Records, Along with Extra items like Inners or Posters etc.
(M) Rarely used unless Item is still un-open new.
(M-) Very Clean Item with little signs of use, both sides clean with No Scratches or Surface marks there might be odd Paper marks But information will be given.
(A Fantastic Collector Copy)
(Ex) The Record has been Played shows some signs of having been Played, Strong Copy Retaining Full Crisp sound. Might be odd Hair Line or Few Very Minor Paper Scuffs. Playback would Still Be Ace with no Playback Issues.
(Collector Copy)
(VG++) This Grade might be used when a copy still retains
Good Crisp sound but might have extra paper marks or Few Hairlines or even odd Scratch this would not be AudibleUnless Said
(Good Keeper Copy)
(Ex-) Very Simmer to the VG++ Grade
(VG) The Item has clearly been played many times but Despite Visual Marks Like Hair lines or Scratches and Some Surface marks. The Sound Still Retains Good Strong Sound but, if there is scratch that Sounds I clearly indicate where it occurs and how it affects the track playing time.
Items With Jumps will not be listed as they have little Value to Collector.
(Used for Rare Items we can’t find)
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