ELTON JOHN MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER STAPLED BOOK UK PRESS VAULT COPY

	£		27
	$		36

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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

'MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER'

EARLY YELLOW LABEL 'STRAWBERRY'  PRESSING -TEXTURED FIRST SLEEVE

WITH THE RARE STAPLED SPINE BOOKLET

 SUPERB PLAY CONDITION THROUGHOUT

Released 1971

Label    DJM DJH 20420

Matrix        DJH 20420 A10   STRAWBERRY

                   DJH 20420 B10   STRAWBERRY

THE VINYL   EX+   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the EARLY YELLOW LABEL pressing  - Stored from new this LP has seen HARDLY ANY plays, and remains in SUPERB condition everywhere.

THE VINYL REALLY IS QUITE SUPERB

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is virtually no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

There are JUST A COUPLE OF TINY light spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole

There are some whisp lines, a couple of the lightest of hairlines and thats it-  nothing else! No scratches or marks to spoil the play

 Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.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 SOME lead in static in the dead grooves....some light static in a few spots during play.. no jumps or sticks & overall this is a cracking copy.

The quiet passages sound really superb..

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

THE LABELS   MINT- 1ST EDITION FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX+

Correct TEXTURED GATEFOLD UK issued sleeve  - with STAPLED BOOKLET SPINE -Only the first sleeves had the booklet stapled through the spine.. later presses had the book glued in the centre, then left loose and put inside the open side...

THESE STAPLED SLEEVES ARE BECOMING VERY HARD TO TRACK DOWN..

Printer credit-  GOTHIC

 This is in SUPER condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean.

TEXTURED FINISH WITH NO WHITE RUBBING ASD MANY HAVE.

THERE IS NO RINGWEAR OR RING PRESS OF ANY NOTE

There are a couple of corner dinks and a couple of light small creases..otherwise this sleeve is quite something!

It has the correct sticker added to the front sleeve, confirming it is a first sleeve that was left over from 1971 with the second edition vinyls added inside- so it is a 'transition press'

THE BOOKLET ATTACHED IS STUNNING.

WE CANNOT SAY MORE THAN THIS REALLY IS QUITE SPECTACULAR.

THE INNER SLEEVE   EX+

Original white  pat printed INNER..some light creasing

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)