JOHN LENNON: Imagine *UK 1st PRESS; -1U MATRIX * POSTER, INNER & POSTCARD *EX+
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JOHN LENNON 'Imagine'
A superb original copy - Fully play graded - Clearly well cared for - 16 photos below
UK FIRST PRESS ON APPLE; PAS 10004
FIRST PRESS -1U / -1U MATRIX
LOVELY ORIGINAL ISSUE 'PINCHED END' SPINE FULLY LAMINATED SLEEVE
COMES COMPLETE WITH THE FIRST ISSUE INNER SLEEVE, FOLD OUT POSTER & POSTCARD ALL IN SUPER CONDITION
GREAT AUDIO
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS INCLUDING MATRIX NUMBERS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO EX/EXCELLENT(+) ; this has been completely play graded from start to finish at volume and both sides played through really great without jumping or sticking. The clarity of the audio was great throughout; bright and crisp without a hint of distortion.There was some occasional light static and a little very minor crackle here and there, but otherwise there was very little to fault it at all. No pops at all across either side.
Fantastic audio; a splendid listen.
VINYL (VISUAL): EX/EXCELLENT(+); the vinyl retains a nice shine with very little at all noticeable under natural daylight. Bright illumination revealed just wispy sleeve removal marks/superficial paper scuffs. The record looks great and has clearly been very well cared for.
The labels are in MINT condition; both look superb. Bright and clean with no spindle marks at all that I could see suggesting that this record has not been played very much at all in the past. No tears, scuffs or writing.
SLEEVE & INNER: At least EXCELLENT; the fully laminated sleeve is a super example and is the original issue with the 'pinched end' spine. Just 2 or 3 light laminate creases to the front and some very mild ring wear to the rear. One tiny light scuff mark to the rear. The spine is great; firm and straight with all text still clearly legible. Looks great.
The fragile thin paper inner sleeve is also in great condition with just light signs of handling/creasing. No splits or tears.
POSTER & POSTCARD: The poster looks great and is completely unused; no rips, tears or creasing. It looks very lightly handled if at all. It does, however, have a few isolated light brown age spots on both sides. Otherwise, very little to fault.
The postcard is in NEAR MINT condition with just one tiny 'bump' to the bottom left hand corner; fantastic.
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JPEGbay.com - eBay picture hosting RELEASE DETAILS
LABEL: Apple
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1971
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK
CATALOGUE NUMBER: PAS 10004
MATRIX NUMBERS: YEX 865-1U; PORKY / YEX 866-1U; PECKO
MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 4 AG / 2 OL
VINYL WEIGHT: 145g
PAYMENT & CHECKOUT
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I reserve the right to cancel bids from buyers whose previous feedback ratings are poor.
GRADING
Unless otherwise stated, all of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself.
Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.
I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.
I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING
I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.
For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.
As a general rule, shipping will be discounted ie. I lose money on the costs of buying my packaging. I do not profit from this; please remember that my costs are not simply those shown on the stamp!
CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.
Please send me a message if anything is unclear and I will be happy to help.
RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously 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 or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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