ELTON JOHN EMPTY SKY A2 UK Press LP TRANS RED VINYL SUPERB PLAY COPY

	£		19
	$		25

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

ELTON JOHN

'EMPTY SKY'

Superb original 1969 press LP in amazing play condition.

With  A2 B2 MATRIX and TRANSLUCENT RED VINYL & TEXTURED SLEEVE

ONE OF THE HARDEST ELTON LPs TO FIND ANYWHERE..AND ..HERE IS A BEAUTY!

Released 1969

Label    DJM DJLPS 403

Matrix     DJLPS 403 A2 - > H  Stamper:  J 8

                DJLPS 403 B3 - > H  Stamper:  DL 4

THE VINYL   MINT-   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the 2nd 1969 EARLY TRANSLUCENT RED  UK PRESSING-

Stored from new this LP remains in pristine condition with remarkably very low play and no marks or damage!

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere of any note, and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. Bearing in mind just how many copies of this were trashed..finding one at all is becoming incredibly hard to do..let a lone one that plays as good as this.

THIS COPY HAS BEEN ARCHIVED !!!

There are some light whisp lines, some tiny hairlines and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..

IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard little static and a few tiny dust pops in the dead grooves.and a few tiny ones along the way nothing to worry over..IT REALLY PLAYS QUITE STUNNING!

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX+     

Correct  first UK MATT TEXTURED GATEFOLD earliest sleeve  -

Printer credits: E J DAY & Co

A BEAUTY..and has the original DJM logo on the top of the back sleeve and PYE distribution credits.

The edges have some tiny feint traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

There is only some very feint white ringwear on front sleeve bottom, and back top- just some very light ring press.

There are a few  spider lines and discolour over the edging and spine

The spine edge is super! just a couple of tiny pin spots of rub.and the white line running down the centre of the spine.

The open edge remains in sharp condition, just a hint of feather spots at the top -superb.

The gatefold is super shape with just some very light discolour on the centre spine area..a common occurance -other than this it is beautiful and white and all lyrics in super clean condition.

FOR SUCH A  RARE LP...THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE GEM.

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT- 

WHITE PAPER PAT PRINTED INNER..  NO DAMAGE

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)