Free - Tons of Sobs - UK 1969 1st Press Island LP *NEAR MINT* Vinyl
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Description
FREE - 'TONS OF SOBS'
Here is an outstanding UK 1st pressing of the their debut LP dating from initial March 1969 release.
On the earliest textured pink 'eye' Island label: ILPS-9089
Matrix numbers: ILPS+9089+A2 & ILPS+9089+B2
Vinyl weight: 155g
Housed in an unlaminated 'Ernest J. Day' printed gatefold cover, complete with original poly-lined inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: NEAR MINT
A pristine unblemished pair with no centre hole marking or wear.
Visual: NEAR MINT
Immaculate deep-gloss playing surfaces which are unmarked & 'as new' in strong daylight with just a few harmless wispy paper hairlines beneath halogen light. No need to upgrade this.
Sound Quality: MINT
This barely played disc sounds outstanding throughout on all levels, with no trace of any audible distractions or wear.
Cover: VERY GOOD +
Prone to storagewear due to it matt finish, this example is fully intact with light to moderate shelfwear mainly to the corners and seams.
Both panels inside the gatefold are clean & unblemished.
Both seams are unsplit and the spine, although slightly worn on the edges is intact and readable at both ends.
Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT
Clean & flat with a few soft storage bends but no writing, tears or seam splits.
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- This LP will be shipped inside our new & exclusive custom-made LP mailer (above), which guarantees this will reach you in the same condition it leaves us.
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