Earth & Fire - S/T 1st Album - UK Original Press - RARE
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Description
Really nice copy of the absolute FIRST PRESSING of this seminal Dutch prog classic from 1971. Matrix numbers are 6437-004-1Y and 6437-004-2Y. Absolute original first UK pressing on the highly obscure and collectable Nepentha Label (an offshoot of Vertigo which ran to only four releases !)
Side 1 :
(a) Wild and Exciting
(b) Twilight Dreamer
(c) Ruby is the One
(d) You Know the Way
(e) Vivid Shady Land
Side 2 :
(a) 21st Century Show
(b) Seasons
(c) Love Quivers
(d) What's Your Name ?
The condition is exceptionally good for a record of this vintage. The gatefold sleeve is extremely crisp and clean with absolutely no tears, creases, splits or scuffs. The famous Roger Dean designed die cut layer is in pristine condition with no tears between the cut out areas. The spine is unchipped and uncreased with just a little "rubbing" along the left hand edge. The printing on the spine is still clear and legible so that the record sits and looks well on the shelf. The rear sleeve has a small (0.5 sq cm) scuff which resembles a sticker tear (although I cannot imagine why someone would ever put a sticker in the middle of the rear sleeve) There is absolutely no ring wear visible and shelf wear is minimal (except for minor scuffing at the very corner extremities.) Theplain white, poly-lined inner sleeve is in excellent fresh condition with no creases, tears or splits.
The playing surfaces retain a nice deep, lustrous shine with only the very lightest possible surface abrasions visible on a very close inspection. The disc has been play-graded on a very revealing system (Linn Sondek/Ekos/Arkiv through highly detailed and unforgiving Martin Logan hybrid electrostatic speakers) and reproduces beautifully throughout with absolutely no tick, pops or clicks and no jumps. There is hardly any surface noise at all. The sound quality is superb with really deep, clear bass, great instrumental separation and very natural sound. realilstically, this record grades as near to Mint as is possible for a 36 year old second hand record.
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All records will be sent in professional quality mailers with two stiffeners for added protection. Records (in their inner sleeves) will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent damage to the seams and sleeves will be packaged in protective clear plastic sleeves.
The quoted postage rates are for 1-3 records. For 4-6 records double postage will apply etc, etc.
Any questions (or comments !) please do not hesitate to contact me.
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