Deep Purple: Machine Head, German, Hor Zu issue vinyl album

	£		33
	$		44

Deep Purple:  Machine Head, German, Hor Zu issue vinyl album.

Purple (Hor Zu). Cat No: SHZE 344

Believe this is the original 1972 issue due to thickness of the vinyl and inner record bag.

Sleeve: EX,  laminated gatefold with UV finish, inner centre disc entry. Very lightest corner scuffs. UV finish has blown in a narrow  2-5mm band along the front spine edge (not uncommon with these 70’s sleeves).

This copy has the red Hor Zu Langspielplatte corner flash – those on Discogs have yellow flashes (more common?).

Original printed on one side with other HorZu releases, record bag, overall in VG condition, light edge feathering top and bottom with 50mm bottom disc wear split.

Disc was bought pre-loved and played once to check audio quality which on 9.2.91 was noted as follows:

A& B both VG.

Visually overall looks VG with bright glossy lustre.

Only visual issues are :

Smoke..  7mm long scratch half-way through track, discernible to light finger nail touch…although not noted on original playback note, probably contributed to overall VG condition rating. Light spindle lines in the white part of the P, so obviously been played a few times in the past, and why not!.

Above details reflected in lower starting bid. with no obvious issues, deep glossy lustre and no spindle wear.

Selling on behalf of my Dad (who supplied all the info) from his personal collection, from the olden days when he collected vinyl.

I aim to use recycled packaging when appropriate.

However, all vinyl is despatched using top quality Defendapack QP2 Quick Pack Multi Music Max mailers with additional stiffening inserts. So You can rest assured that your vinyl will be well packed and protected against the trials of postal travel!

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A few words about the vinyl grading.

I try to be as honest as possible, but all grades are based upon an experienced but ultimately subjective visual inspection, trying to identify and highlight obvious issues.

Back in the day whilst my Dad purchased much of the vinyl new, as he expanded his collection, (eventually running into a few thousand discs) hence many only played once, inevitably he was drawn to second hand (pre-loved) copies of certain discs, including the rarer original 1970’s issue boots.

As you will appreciate, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this or looking at the listing, the nature of many of these live/unofficial recordings meant that original production standards were not necessarily a top priority, with occasional mastering/pressing faults occurring.

Similarly with any second hand vinyl which in some cases is almost 50 years old they will potentially exhibit aural signs of having been played, sometimes a fair bit..these are not mint, new unplayed discs (unless stated).

The attraction for my Dad was either obtaining the different variations of an issue or otherwise unavailable rare recordings…its called collecting!

When playing vinyl my Dad had a Technics SL1800 turntable with Ortfon cartridge, so no thrashing and grinding on an old  fidelity UA4! (early 70’s starter bedroom lo-fi, crank it up ?).

Any questions or if you need more photos please ask.

From a smoke free home.

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