David Bowie - The Laughing Gnome - Original UK Deram 45 with inverted number
£
92
$
122
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
David Bowie
A The Laughing Gnome
B The Gospel According To Tony Day
1967 push-out centre edition with label matrix DR 39798 / 39799 printed upside down (inverted) above the cat number. Unlike the 1973 rerelease The Laughing Gnome where the numbers are the right way up. Only copies with inverted matrices on the A and B labels are the original release. In addition, you can further distinguish this from the '73 rerelease as the date '1967' appears on the left hand side of the labels whereas on the later issue this date appears on the right hand side.
Label = Please see photos Mint
Vinyl A-side = EX+ (under a 100w light there are a few visible wispy lines from sleeve removal - Most would grade as Mint-)
Vinyl B-side = EX+ (under a 100w light there are a few visible wispy lines from sleeve removal - Most would grade as Mint-)
A top copy and a final upgrade - You'd hard pushed to find a cleaner one.
This Record is from my personal collection. Please see my other auctions for similar David Bowie Records.
Label: Deram ?– DM 123
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Inverted Label Matrix
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 14 Apr 1967
Companies, etc.
Published By – Essex Music
Record Company – The Decca Record Company Limited
Credits
Producer – Mike Vernon
Written-By – Bowie*
Made in England
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Rights Society: GEMA
Rights Society (Boxed): BIEM | NCB
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A, inverted): DR 39798
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B, inverted): DR 39799
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): DR-39798-T1-1C AN
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): DR-39799-T1-1C AC
Grading:
MINT: I never use this grade, (even for new records) as you can find fault in anything if you look hard enough. Used records should never be described as mint, as once a stylus has been on a record it can no longer be technically classed as mint!
M- MINT MINUS: (same as Near Mint): MY TOP GRADE. Practically flawless. A grade I use mainly for new or genuinely unplayed records that look brand new.
EX: (same as VG++) Clean, shiny vinyl in great condition. Very light surface marks (if any) which do not affect play. Perhaps a faint tick or brief moment of subtle surface noise. Overall a very nice copy.
VG+: Some light visible marks which do not affect play. Possible light surface noise at times, which may be more noticeable during soft passages. Might play with minor clicks but nothing continuous.
VG: Surface marks and scuffs will be apparent. Surface noise may be more significant. Might play with more ticks and pops but never skips or overpowers the music. Still a good listen.
VG-: Substantial disc wear. Will play with louder pops and background noise. Perhaps a brief skip or two. I only auction records in this condition if they are highly sought after.
price rating
