Hi and thanks for looking at my listing

I have a massive RARE VINYL collection gathered over the past 40 years

I am now planning to sell hundreds of the rarer ones at approximately 30-50 lps per week

so check all my listings, Rare near MINT listings each week including:

Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Vertigo Swirls, Sex Pistols, Punk, Indie Prog Rock and Reggae, ETC.

WORLDWIDE AND COMBINED POSTAGE OFFERED

ALL VINYLS POSTED IN A MUSIC MAX CRUCIFORM MAILER WITH STIFFENERS

£0.99p START PRICE WITH NO RESERVE SET !!!!!

FAIRPORT CONVENTION - HISTORY OF FAIRPORT CONVENTION

IN MAGNIFICENT ONE PLAY CONDITION

BLUE RIBBON 1ST PRESS

 

• CATALOGUE:ISLAND ILPS ICD1/2-4
• MATRIX: ILPS ICD1 4 A-3U / B-3U.    ICD2 4 A-2U / B-3U
• MOTHERS/STAMPERS: 1 AO / 2 LD / 4 LM / 1 PH
• 'PORKY' ETCHED INTO DEAD WAX SIDE 1
• PORKY & PECKO ETCHED INTO DEAD WAX SIDES 3 AND 4

SUPERB COMPILATION OF THE BEST OF FAIRPORT CONVENTION

WHAT MAKES THIS AN INTERSTING PRESS IS THAT THERE WERE FOUR DIFFERENT ISSUES OF THE SAME ALBUM

THE VERY FIRST PRESS WAS RELEASED WITH A BLUE RIBBON IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER

SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH PRESSES HAD EITHER GREEN, RED OR LIGHT BLUE RIBBONS

THIS ONE IS A "BLUE RIBBON" FIRST PRESS , AND NOT ONLY HAS A NEAR MINT CONDITION BOOK AND VINYLS, BUT THE RIBBON AND STICKER  IS ABSOLUTELY UNDAMAGED. VERY RARE IN THIS CONDITION THE VINYLS ARE IN MINT MINUS CONDITION. THIS IS A SUPERB COLLECTIBLE FIRST PRESS

VINYLS IN AWESOME CONDITION! !!!

 ABSOLUTELY SUPER AUDIO THROUGH OUT NEAR MINT ON MY SYSTEM !! 

This audio was faultless on my system throughout graded as near mint! (no) clicks ,pops, at all,just Crystal clear and very vibrant! Earliest PRESS for the best audio!! 

Notes

Originally issued in a gatefold sleeve with a dark blue silky ribbon on the front and including a 12 page booklet; 'pink rim' Island labels. 
Also reissued on both 'palm tree' and 'blue sunset/moon' Island labels. The ribbon on later issues is red, green or light blue. 

Publishing by Warlock Music Ltd. 

? 1972 Island Records Ltd.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped): ICD1 4 A - 4U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, hand etched): PORKY
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped): ICD1 4 B - 3U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, C-side, stamped): ICD2 4 A - 2U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, C-side, hand etched): PORKY
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, D-side, stamped): ICD2 4 B - 3U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, D-side, hand etched): PECKO
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The Vinyl  VERY NEAR MINT

Please note ! This is the original HEAVY THICKER AND DEEPER GROOVED TYPE OF VINYL (later press were much more flimsier and less robust) !!!

On initial visual inspection the playing surface looks awesome I can't see even a blemish. Any marks that could possibly be seen under a VERY strong would be caused by the vinyl been slid in and out of its sleeve! Importantly There is (no) needle scratches or audio sounding marks that I heard at all  !!!!! 

UNPLAYED LOOKING CONDITION  !!!!

The Audio Quality NEAR MINT

I have played this through track for track at very loud volume on my top REGA system,  the audio is awesome! 

Cristal clear and vibrant through out, with (no) distortion or any signs of groove ware at all!!!! 

Certainly (no) clicks pops or jumps!!  As good as it gets in my opinion!! 

THIS AUDIO IS RATED AT THE VERY TOP ON ALL FREQUENCIES! 

GRADED AS NEAR MINT!! 

UNBELIEVABLE FOR A VINYL THAT IS 39 YEARS OLD!!!!! IN MY OPINION THESE ORIGINAL 1ST PRESSINGS PRODUCE THE BEST AUDIO QUALITY CAN NOT BE SURPASSED BY LATER PRESSINGS!!!

The Labels:  MINT

These are superb ! Feature the iSLAND PINK RIM DESIGN FROM 1972 (only 1st press) ONLY ONE FAINT SPINDLE LINE can be seen only on each side,angled in strong light.

Confirming this has definitely been played ONCE or TWICE ONLY !!!  For a vinyl that is 46 years old , AMAZING !!

Please note! i am highly critical about the audio quality on my records as it is my prime interest above rarity! This plays awesome you will not be disappointed, also this being the 1st and very early is highly collectible and sought after!!!

The Gatefold Cover  EXCELLENT++

This is the original '' Fabio Nicoli '' Printed BLUE RIBBON FIRST EVER PRESS gate fold cover, complete with the 12 page booklet still fully attached and in Near Mint condition !! Super glossy appearance !!

(NO) SPLITS OR TEARS OR NASTY NAMES WRITTEN ON ETC 

 VERY GLOSSY AND VERY RICH IN COLOUR  (VERY RARELY EVER SEEN IN THIS CONDITION)  Superb UNMARKED FULLY LEGIBLE spine (see photos) SO RARE TO FIND A BETTER 1ST PRESS COVER AFTER 39 YEARS !!!!!

The Record Inner Sleeves Ex +

Original Patented white paper inners (see photos)

 (no) splits or tears just light minimal creases\ age spotting 

PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES and USE ZOOM FUNCTION TO FULLY ADMIRE THIS BEAUTIFUL 46 YEAR OLD VINYL

 PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER GREAT CONDITION MINT, RARE,COLLECTIBLE VINYLS LISTED FOR COMBINED POSTAGE ?  AND THANKS FOR LOOKING.

Fairport Convention ?– The History Of Fairport Convention

Label: Island Records ?– ICD 4 Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Pink rim 
Country: UK Released: 1972 Genre: Rock Style: Folk Rock

Tracklist

A1 Meet On The Ledge A2 Fotheringay A3 Mr. Lacey A4 Book Song A5 A Sailor's Life B1 Si Tu Dois Partir B2 Who Knows Where The Time Goes? B3 Matty Groves B4 Crazy Man Michael C1 Medley: The Lark In The Morning / Rakish Paddy / Foxhunter's Jigs / Toss The Feathers C2 Now Be Thankfull C3 Walk Awhile C4 Sloth C5 Bonny Black Hare D1 Angel Delight D2 Bridge Over The River Ash D3 John Lee D4 Breakfast In Mayfair D5 Hanging Song D6 The Hen's March Through The Midden / The Four Poster Bed

Companies, etc.

• Published By – Warlock Music Ltd.
• Published By – Sparta Music Ltd.
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Island Records Ltd.
• Printed By – Macneill Press Ltd.
• Made By – Macneill Press Ltd.

Credits

• Bass – Ashley Hutchings (tracks: A1 to A5, B1 to B4, C1), Dave Pegg (tracks: C2 to C5, D1 to D6)
• Compiled By – Garrell Redfearn
• Cover [Family Tree] – Pete Frame
• Drums – Dave Mattacks (tracks: B3, B4, C1 to C5, D1 to D5), Martin Lamble (tracks: A1 to A5, B1, B2), Tom Farnell (tracks: D6)
• Engineer – John Wood
• Guitar – Jerry Donahue (tracks: D6)
• Guitar, Harmony Vocals – Richard Thompson (tracks: A1 to A5, B1 to B4, C1 to C4), Simon Nicol (tracks: A1 to A5, B1 to B4, C1 to C5, D1 to D5), Trevor Lucas (tracks: D6)
• Harmony Vocals – Ian Matthews* (tracks: A1 to A5, B1, B2)
• Lead Vocals, Guitar – Sandy Denny (tracks: A1 to A5, B1 to B4, C1)
• Lead Vocals, Violin – Dave Swarbrick (tracks: B3, B4, C1 to C5, D1 to D6)
• Liner Notes – John Wood
• Mastered By – Pecko* (tracks: D1 to D6), Porky (5) (tracks: A1 to A5, C1 to C5)
• Producer – Fairport* (tracks: A5 to B2, C5 to D2), Joe Boyd, John Wood (tracks: C5 to D5), Simon Nicol (tracks: A5 to B2, C3 to C5), Trevor Lucas (tracks: D6)
• Sleeve, Design [Book], Typography [Lettering] – Fabio Nicoli

Notes

Originally issued in a gatefold sleeve with a dark blue silky ribbon on the front and including a 12 page booklet; 'pink rim' Island labels. 
Also reissued on both 'palm tree' and 'blue sunset/moon' Island labels. The ribbon on later issues is red, green or light blue. 

Publishing by Warlock Music Ltd. 

? 1972 Island Records Ltd.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped): ICD1 4 A - 4U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, hand etched): PORKY
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped): ICD1 4 B - 3U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, C-side, stamped): ICD2 4 A - 2U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, C-side, hand etched): PORKY
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, D-side, stamped): ICD2 4 B - 3U
• Matrix / Runout (Runout, D-side, hand etched): PECKO