DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK, 1970 UK HARVEST 1st PRESS, A-2/B-1

	£		53
	$		70

The five Deep Purple LPs that I am currently auctioning are from my own personal collection. They have always been handled with care and have only been played on top quality equipment. They all play essentially as new. You could not wish to find better playing copies.

Here for auction is an exceptional example of the album by DEEP PURPLE titled “DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK”, Catalogue Number SHVL 777. This is an ORIGINAL 1970 UK STEREO 1st PRESSING on the HARVEST RECORD LABEL with the earliest A-2/B-1 matrix numbers and a near perfect 1st issue fully-laminated Garrod & Lofthouse gatefold sleeve. The record labels have ‘THE GRAMOPHONE CO LTD…’ text around the tops and do not have ‘EMI’ boxes above HARVEST at 9 o’ clock unlike later pressings.

The laminated gatefold sleeve, printed and made in Great Britain by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd., is in EX+ condition (strictly graded) with only the lightest traces of wear and virtually no creasing. The front and back covers are unmarked and the spine is square and solid with perfect text. You can see from the photos that this is an exceptional sleeve which will be almost impossible to improve upon.

The top quality Harvest record is solidly pressed and sits flat and true on the turntable. Visually both sides are in EX(+) condition with just a few light sleeve rub marks evident under bright light. These are of course purely superficial and do not cause any audio problems whatsoever. The beautiful HARVEST labels are unmarked with only a few short spindle traces near the centres. There is virtually no wear around the spindle hole.

PLAYGRADE ASSESSMENT:

This is a particularly raw and vibrant recording with outstanding sound quality. All frequencies are crystal clear and there is no discernable deterioration in the sound quality. Both sides play essentially as new with barely any unwanted noise at all. If you are looking for that elusive perfect playing copy – look no further. You simply will not find a significantly better playing copy of this brilliant album – I guarantee it.

Complete with the correct EMI poly-lined inner sleeve which advertises other Harvest albums of the period. This is also in EX+ condition with only a little age discoloration.

GRADINGS

The records that I offer for sale have been critically play-graded, at loud volume, on a Rega Planar 3 turntable fitted with an Elys 2 cartridge. I will only sell records that play to a high standard. My gradings are strict and in accordance with the following descriptions:

·         MINT- Record is superb, almost like new, with just a few sleeve removal type surface marks and no deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve is near perfect in all respects.

·         EX Record is a top quality example, with just a few very light surface marks which do not sound, and barely any discernable deterioration in sound quality. Sleeve has slight wear and/or creasing.

·         VG Record has some visual surface marks, but still plays to a high standard without any major deterioration in sound quality – just a few clicks or light surface sound in places. Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects. Still a very presentable sleeve.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

Records are sent out in new “Wrapro” record mailers. These are rectangular and strong, providing excellent protection to the edges and corners. Records are removed from both inner and outer sleeves in order to prevent seam-splits in transit.

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE

Due to PayPal’s Buyer Protection Policy, LPs posted outside of the UK (paid for by PayPal) will only be sent International Signed-For with insurance   

Europe up to £39 value - £8.95

Europe over £39 value - £11.15

Worldwide up to £39 value - £12.45

Worldwide over £39 value - £14.65

A postage discount will be given for multiple LPs

The UK postage cost includes insurance up to a value of £39. If the final sale price is more than this, your invoice will include a Special Delivery Next Day insurance option.