DEEP PURPLE STORMBRINGER -UK 1ST PRS LP A-1U/B-1U NMINT

	£		22
	$		29

DEEP PURPLE - 'STORMBRINGER'  

VERY 1st Pressing MATRIX No's: A-1U & B-1U

 ORIGINAL UK 1974 on Purple Label Cat. No. TPS 3508 

***** Top Vinyl Unmarked in Near MINT condition *****

****  Barely Played in 37 years ****  

**** Virtually Silent Run-ins and inbetween Tracks ****

**** Near Perfect on the Audio Performance Playback ****

 Original Purple 1974 UK 8-Track Stereo LP with Vinyl in Stunning Near Perfect Condition in this Amazing and well preserved condition for 37 years of age -  This Vinyl copy has all the Correct 1ST Press A-1U / B-1U Matrix endings In the Original Made 'Garrod & Lofthouse' Matt Picture Sleeve Cover with with the Original Record company date of issue 7411 (November 1974) on the back of cover on the bottom corner the Spine Text is also on the top edge aswell (1st issues only) with Original White Inner Sleeve - Cover & Sleeve are both perfectly intact and in clean overall well cared for Condition - So scarce these days and probably near impossible to find an early 1st press of this Classic Deep Puple Album sleeve that usually is found to be torn,split,written on, worn and grubby looking - Your probably thinking will I ever find that elusive 1st copy where the Cover sleeve is in half decent intact order and the Vinyl is still in Respectable playable condition and not covered in the usual bad scratches/marks across the surfaces and not been played to death and destruction at wild parties - Well You Have NOW!!!

All parts of this Original Album are in near perfect condition  - Well cared for and looked after hardly been touched over the years and Not overplayed - You will not be Disappointed!!! - So now here is your chance to own an early 1st Pressing of a very collectable piece of Deep Purple's History!!!

Matrix Stampers Nos: Side 1: TPS 3508 A-1U  Mother Stampers:  4 / G G P 

                                    Side 2: TPS 3508 B-1U  Mother Stampers:   4 / G G O

Stamped into the Deadwax on Both Sides 'KENDUN'   

ARTIST: DEEP PURPLE

TITLE:  STORMBRINGER

YEAR: 1974

CAT NO: TPS 3508

LABEL & COLOUR: PURPLE/PURPLE

COUNTRY: UK

MATRIX Nos: 1st PRESSING (A-1U & B-1U)

All of my records That I'm selling are from my own Personal Collection that I have collected and cherished for over 45 years and which have been generally kept and looked after to the highest standard. All Records that I do offer will have NO Warps,Jumps,sticks,writing on covers or labels unless clearly stated in descriptions.

Vinyl Condition: EX to NM Visually the vinyl is in Exceptional and Unmarked Condition that has been stored away for most of its 37 years in a cupboard - This very 1st Press Vinyl at least has not been played to death and destruction like most – On appearance it looks Unplayed with NO needle mark scratches/groove wear or any other bad marks/blemishes that I can visually see or detect on inspection that will affect the Audio Playback - When examined on closer examination under a strong angled light it reveals nothing more than one or two very small faint light hairlines across surface and a few usual insignificant disc inner sleeve removal small faint wispy light lines here and there that absolutely doesn’t affect the virtually near perfect audio playback (this doesn't in anyway detract from the overall Near Mint condition on both sides) - The vinyl still retains all its original jet black shiny gloss mirror like sheen and lustre - It would be very hard these days to find a better vinyl copy of this very 1st  Pressing that plays without any problems! - It’s a Superb and Exceptional Example!!!  

Please Note: This record has been stored away and not touched or cleaned for most of it's 37 years it would obviously benefit from a professional clean  before play as to reduce further any light static crackle that may be still present

AUDIO PLAYBACK ASSESSMENT:  - SUPERB UNINTERRUPTED CRYSTAL CLEAR CLARITY AND POWER ON AUDIO PLAYBACK END TO END - Audio is Graded as Near Mint  - This vinyl visually looks like its hardly been played that much and shows NO heavy marks or scratches and still looks an Amazing example - There are No major Clicks,pops,skips,jumps or repeats and shows No other annoying  audio noise distortions during playback If I'm going to be Ultra Critical whilst listening through the playback you may get occasionally when the very quiet tracks begin to play or on the start of run ins and inbetween tracks and the very quieter elements of audio playback or if at all  you may get some very light static crackle for a second or two and then it just fades away but absolutely nothing of any consequence on this 37 year old Classic  that will spoil your overall enjoyment of this exceptional Iconic Classic Album - Overall  its just a Fantastic listening Experience that comes from this near Perfect Dynamic very 1st Press Stereo Audio performance!!! 

Labels Condition: NM  Original early 1st Press Purple Labels that are still showing bright bold vivid Purple and White colours - Visually they both look very clean and unmarked in apperance - Very little evidence of any play wear - Under bright light shows one or two very faint light Spindle trails near the spindle hole area with No evidence of any wear around the spindle hole which still looks in Superb well cared for condition - Its very evident that it was probably only played between 2-3 times in total over its 37 year life span 

Cover Condition: NM  Original UK Garrod & Lofthouse Matt Picture Sleeve cover - This Clean Near Mint intact and Unmarked cover is still in Exceptional Pristine near Perfect condition and is a Fantastic example of a well preserved very clean looked after cover with virtually NO storage wear to see - That's overall totally Stunning with Superb straight edges and with excellent pointed corners - Original superb bold vivid colours is visually unblemished and looks Flawless - Very clean and shows barely any handling evidence that can be seen - on closer examination under strong light it was struggle to find any real noticable wear If I was going to be ultra critical I could just about detect a few very small traces of feint light edge surface creases (Absolutely not that noticeable ) One of the Best covers I've ever seen over the years that's not marked,torn, grubby,written on,or falling apart - It would be extremely difficult to find and improve on this very 1st Press cover!!!  

Spine Condition: NM The matt finish Spine is still in Exceptional condition - Very straight clean and undamaged being in pristine and virtually perfect preserved condition - All written text still showing to be bold clear legible and perfectly worded as it was printed!!!

Inner Sleeve: NM The Original white record company Sleeve with 'PATENT NO. 1.125.555' & 'MADE IN ENGLAND' text is Totally intact and only shows evidence of only the usual ageing process of mild yellow tinges around the edges - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writing,Stickers or other Blemishes brown ageing tint discolour around the edges and light paper creases over its lifetime - Absolutely NO Tears,Splits,Ink Writing,Stickers or other Blemishes

 The overall Brilliant Pristine condition of this Album is mainly due to the superb dry storage conditions and thick plastic cover protection on this LP Record over it's Lifetime!!!

Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding!!!

I'm currently sorting through some of my other Rarer vinyl records that have been played only a few times which are mainly UK 1st  PRESSINGS - Which are all in Excellent to Mint Condition - Mainly due to Covers/Vinyl have been kept in plastic covers and Stored in a Cupboard for all of their Life Span and this is one of them

Track List:

1. Stormbringer
2. Love Don't Mean A Thing
3. Holy Man
4. Hold On
5. Lady Double Dealer
6. You Can't Do It Right
7. High Ball Shooter
8. The Gypsy
9. Soldier Of Fortune

I will Grade LP to RECORD COLLECTORS 'RARE RECORDS' UK Grading system guide

This will give any interested bidders a good indication of the quality and overall  standard of my LPs 

Record Collector's Grading System:

MINT: The Record 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 lessing 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 noticable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the Cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable.

        If there are any questions you would like to ask that I may not have covered Please email

YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT YOU CAN TRUST - I OFFER QUALITY VINYL FOR SALE THAT IS ASSURED - ALL MY SOLD ITEMS HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS - I OFFER VERY FAST NEXT DAY POSTAL DESPATCH AFTER AUCTION ENDS AND AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYPAL PAYMENT - WITH PROMPT EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE WINNING BIDDER AT ALL TIMES

Album Covers will be separated from vinyl in there inner sleeves and will be Protected in new high quality Polylined inner sleeves and thick Plastic Covers over the Album Cover - Bubble Wrapped - Packed Securely in the Highest  Quality Cardboard Record Box Mailers - With Fragile/Handle With Care Labels Stuck on to Help Prevent Any Damage - I Have Never Had Any Buyers Complain of Damage to any of my Records on Arrival so far - This can be proven on any of my Record Sales to date at any time by checking my 100% Positive Feedback!!! 

Postal Charges (Buyers Guide) - Next Day Despatch after Auction ends after Receipt of Paypal Payment

I Will Still Endeavour to keep my Postal Charges for all Buyers down to the Bare Minium 

My Postal Charges for the U K, Europe and Rest of World (USA, Australia, Japan etc) are one of the Cheapest on Ebay for despatch of Vinyl LPs - Ensuring that all LP's are Packed to the very highest Standards in the Best Quality Toughened Cardboard Boxes that Exist and always arrive to destination in one piece. (I don't use these flimsy thin cardboard mailers that generally arrive falling apart)  I will always obtain proof of posting but cannot be held responsible for any postal systems around the world that may go and lose any of the parcels. However, I will always aim to resolve any problems to the satisfaction of all parties. I do not believe in taking Liberties with postal Charges for any potential buyers as some Sellers seem to do (See Below for New Price Guide).  

POSTAGE: UK Royal Mail 1st Class £2.99 (Double LP's £3.50) / EUROPE £3.99 / REST OF WORLD £6.49 

ADDITIONAL LP's: UK £1.50 / EUROPE £2.00 / REST OF WORLD £3.00 

UK BUYERS PLEASE  NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR RECORDED DELIVERY SIGNED FOR PACKAGE OF £1.00 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE - I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTAL LOSS  OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT.

INTERNATIONAL/OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: IF THE FINAL WINNING BID FROM A BUYER ON A RARER LP RECORD EXCEEDS £46 THEN AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 'INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PACKAGE' DELIVERY OF £4.95 WILL BE ADDED TO PAYMENT INVOICE -  I WILL ALWAYS OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING BUT I CAN'T BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POSTAL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD FOR POSTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT   

UK

1st Class Royal Mail Delivery Cost to Buyers

EUROPE

1st Class Airmail

REST OF WORLD

1st Class Airmail  USA,Australia, Japan,etc

1 x LP

£2.99

1 x LP

£3.99

1 x LP

£6.49

2 x LP

£3.50

2 x LP

£5.99

2 x LP

£9.49