GENESIS SILENT SUN / THAT'S ME 7" 1968 1st PRESS DEMO

	£		320
	$		424

For sale here is a VERY VERY  rare 7"/45 ...THEIR FIRST  (especially in this condition) by GENESIS called " THE SILENT SUN / THAT'S ME " and is an ORIGINAL DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE COPY NOT FOR SALE!!!!  1968 UK 1st Pressing on the 1st Press UN-BOXED DECCA label.THIS 7" IS MEGA RARE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. THIS IS ONE OF GENESIS's RAREST 7"'s EVER, AND HARDLY EVER TURNS UP FOR SALE... TRY AND GET HOLD OF ANOTHER ONE!..NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS 7" IS IN SUPERB CONDITION...(have a look at my photo's) THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK 1968  1st PRESSING ON THE 1st PRESS UN-BOXED DECCA LABEL. 1st PRESS A1 / B1 MATRIXES, AND 1st PRESS DECCA COMPANY SLEEVE ...THIS 7" IS MEGA RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - SO DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ULTRA RARE RECORD...this is the ORIGINAL UN-BOXED DECCA UK  1st pressing from 1968 and is in SUPERB condition!..The record is pressed on a slab of THICK black quality vinyl. The Cat no. is F 12735 on the 1st press UN-BOXED DECCA label...(have a look at my photo's) and is a UK 1st Pressing..WHAT MAKES THIS STAND OUT FROM ALL OTHER PRESSINGS IS THAT THIS IS A DEMOSTRATION COPY SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE!!!!

Labels are the sensational deep blue UN-BOXED DECCA  format in near mint condition!!!. With the UN-BOXED DECCA logo above the central holes,complete with demonstration sample not for sale on both labels to confirm that this is the very first issue of this magnificent rarity. Has NO spindle wear and  NO damage of any kind. No graffiti , No rips No tears, and in as mint condition.!!!

Vinyl

Thickly pressed heavy weight  vinyl pressing with jet black mirrior like surfaces That have that just pressed look!!. A magnificent vintage classic . Against a strong halogen light and angled at 45 degrees , There are NO surface marks, scratches or blemishes at all, only 2 or 3 of the tiniest faintiest wispy lines are visible whatsoever. A remarkable visual and impossible to locate  in this in this condition! and would therefore grade as near as mint!!

Sleeve

First issue DECCA company sleeve is in very good / excellent condition!! .The sleeve is a Fantastic collectors item . This is a fine example of this sensational DECCA  classic .

Matrix Numbers  XDR 41961-T1-2T   XDR 41962-T1-1T 

"The Silent Sun" (1968) is the premiere single by English rock band Genesis. It was written by Tony Banks and Peter Gabriel at a time when the band's potential producer, Jonathan King, was starting to lose interest. Knowing that King was a fan of the Bee Gees, Banks and Gabriel wrote the song specifically to recapture his attention.[1] It worked.[2] The band was signed and the song was released as a single on February 22, 1968, and they would soon begin work on their debut album, From Genesis to Revelation.

"The Silent Sun" is a fusion of folk rock and pop rock. The heavy use of orchestral strings and lightweight romantic lyrics make this song a far cry from the progressive music that would follow on Genesis' next album, Trespass. The song, like most of From Genesis to Revelation, has been mostly ignored by the band, as it has not appeared on any Genesis compilation or live album.

 Personnel

• Peter Gabriel – vocals
• Mike Rutherford – bass guitar
• Tony Banks – piano
• Anthony Phillips – acoustic guitar
• Chris Stewart – percussion

with

• Arthur Greenslade – Orchestral Arrangements

my records are condition graded visually in accordance with Record Collector's Grading System as follows:

MINT (M): Unplayed, pristine condition, often still sealed.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record itself is in almost brand new condition with no apparent surface marks, full original vinyl lustre, and no deterioration in sound quality.The cover and any extra items are in near perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and/or packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record obviously has been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover and/or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated noticeably, perhaps with some distortion and/or scratches. The cover and/or contents may suffer from folding, scuffing, spine-splits, major discolouration, etc.

+ or - indicates a grading in between the given categories

Postage and Packing: UK 2nd class £3.00 ; Europe airmail £4.00; ROW airmail £5.00 sent fully insured & signed for

I offer reduced postage rates for combined multiple purchases as follows:

UK mainland: Price as quoted above for the first 7"  plus £1.00 for each additional 7"

Overseas: Price as quoted above for the first 7" plus £1.50 for each additional 7"

The above prices apply to a maximum combination of 4 x 7" records only. Purchasers of multiple items should await invoice before making payment. fully insured & signed for

Please note that, all my vinyl will be packed in proper mailers with at least 2 cardboard stiffeners for added protection to ensure that you will receive it in the same condition as despatched

Whilst I endeavour to dispatch items as quickly as possible after payment has been received and/or cleared, please allow up to 14 days for delivery (21 days if overseas) before reporting non-receipt. You will, however, nearly always receive your goods much quicker than this as I post-out at twice  a week, usually on a Tuesday and Friday. Items paid for by the Wednesday evening will normally catch that same week's dispatch; where payment has not been received by the Friday there may be an additional delay.

IF FOR ANY REASON THAT ANY ITEM SHOULD NOT REACH THE STANDARD REQUIRED PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK AS I WILL ALWAYS SORT SOMETHING OUT

IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH MY TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEN PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT BID!

Thanks for your interest and good luck bidding and/or buying!