DUKE PEARSON Angel Eyes 1968 UK 1st press POLYDOR 583723 BARELY PLAYED NM VINYL
  £   244
  $   323

 


£ 244 Sold For
Jan 25, 2026 Sold Date
Jan 18, 2026 Start Date
11   Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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Description

DUKE PEARSON - ANGEL EYES

1968 UK 1st press jazz rarity with barely played gleaming vinyl and crystal clear stereo sound quality throughout

Year/Label : 1968 UK POLYDOR Label number : 583723 Matrix numbers :  583723 A//1 420, 583723 B//1 420 Stampers :  11 2 / 11 1
Near mint (NM) condition vinyl - I hesitate slightly in grading as "near mint" because if I look closely under a bright light I can just about detect a couple of barely identifiable small and faintest of faint wispy paper scuff lines...but apart from that no marks at all!  Completely flat, weighty and retaining it's original and gorgeous jet black sheen - there's something about 1960's Polydor vinyl where "black" is really black - when I say "black" I mean a truly jet black sheen! Apart from the aforementioned two wispiest of wispy hairlines, perfect!  Near mint (NM) condition labels : pristine! I cannot even detect the usual one or two faint spindle trails. Clearly this is a record that has been only very sparingly played, probably just a few times at most.   Excellent (EX) conditionfully laminated laminated MacNeill Press outer sleeve with firm unscuffed edges, including a firm spine with all spine text remaining perfectly intact. All colours, gorgeous art work and text remain in beautiful, vibrant and crystal clear definition. The only blemishes are three diagonal laminate creases/crinkles towards the top left corner on the front side and a thin vertical strip of laminate lift on both the front and reverse sides immediately next to the spine. There is no cardboard creasing, the opening edges are firm with no fraying, each corner is a near perfect right angle with barely any rubbing at all, and there is no unwanted writing. Take a good look at my photos where I have tried to show a detailed and honest appraisal of the condition of this iconic sleeve - hard to believe that this copy is 57 years of age. Near mint (NM) stereo audio quality with no skips, jumps, repeats, sticks, distortion, interference or background crackle - just perfect! You may come across a couple of barely distinguishable background static clicks but no more than you would expect from a brand new record - crystal clear stereo sound quality throughout with great tone, and each and every track remaining a great listen. Comes with original and correctly dated poly-lined "PLASTIC BAGS CAN BE DANGEROUS" inner sleeve with no side splits or age discolouration and just some mild creasing in two corners and some very minor fraying on a top edge. Note that I always ship the vinyl in a new plain white inner sleeve in order to protect the original.    A brilliant condition copy of this 1968 UK 1st press jazz rarity - you won't find many 1st press vinyls in better condition than this!
POSTAGE COSTS :  

For the UK £3.38 using Royal Mail tracked 48 (ebay's "simple delivery"); 

for continental Europe £11 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for, 

and for the rest of the world £17 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for. 

I do provide posting and packaging discounts for multiple purchases. I make no profit from postage.

Note that I always insert the vinyl into a new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve in order to protect the original during postage, and separate this from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits. I use thick cardboard stiffeners and take great care in my packaging to ensure as far as possible that these precious records reach their destination in exactly the same condition as when they leave me.

 If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. 

If this record interests you then take a look at my other listings for more 60's and 70's classic vinyl.

A bit about myself : I have been collecting UK vinyl for over 54 years from a variety of sources : my own collection, friends and family, car boot and garage sales, door-to-door leaflets, and even through placing an advert in my wife's shop window! My ebay feedback speaks for itself so rest assured that you are buying from a trusted seller and in the very unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase just e-mail me and I will sort out the problem. I offer a "no questions asked" refund policy. If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. There is NO RESERVE on this item. Richard

Descriptions of any records I sell comply with the Rare Record Price Guide grading guidelines.




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