JOHN TAVENER CELTIC REQUIEM SAPCOR 20 EX/EX+ RARE 1971 UK APPLE VINYL LP

	£		100
	$		132

John Tavener ?– Celtic Requiem (Requiem For Jenny Jones)
Label:Apple Records ?– SAPCOR 20
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:UK
Released:1971
Genre:Classical
Style:Contemporary

Matrix Side 1: SAPCOR 20 A - 1U                     A                   1
Matrix Side 2: SAPCOR 20 B - 1U                     A                   1

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in excellent condition. It has just two light spindle marks visible on the label of side A with none on side B. There are no pen marks, scuffs or any other damage such as stains or fading to either side and the centres are not the slightest bit loose. Overall the labels are in superb condition with just the two spindle marks to report and little else.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are beautifully clean, have a stunning gloss and have nothing visible in normal light. There is a few incredibly minor wispy lines visible under very bright white light, but hardly any and nothing remotely sinister or serious. The record has no nasty scuffs, marks or blemishes and has a stunning vivid shine. It is in superb condition visually and cant have been played all that much.

I play tested the record and it plays well enough and sounds excellent throughout but has a considerable outer warp to it.  This is clearly noticeable on both sides and causes the arm to move upwards quite dramatically. This is obviously the reason I havent graded the lp as near mint, as other than this warping the vinyl is superb and stunning cosmetically. The warping is there however. It luckily, although quite considerable, doesnt cause the arm to fall or jump. I tested on a 'standard' deck and also a higher quality deck fitted with an SME 3009 tonearm and neither had any issues during play. As the warping is an outer warp, it naturally is at its worst at the beginning before it fades off and there is only slight movement by around halfway through both sides. If you want a video of the record playing or in action so to speak I will happily supply this so you can get an understanding of the level of movement.

As for the audio side of things this is excellent+. There are of course no skips, sticks, clicks or pops and little to no issues with surface noise or any other types of interference. There is maybe the slightest amount in the run in and the near silent sections but the vinyl really is beautifully clean and so there is little to cause any major problems. I heard 2 quick and light pops on side 2 but other than this and the most minor occasional splutter in the near silent parts it is in great shape.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has just a touch of light rubbing/wear to the edges and corners, and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. All the edges are strong with no splits or weak areas anywhere and there are no tears, scuffs or pen marks. There is barely any ring marks visible and next to no creasing but there is a touch of minor fading to the front and rear. Overall it is clean, bright and in superb condition however with inside the gatefold also superb and free of any significant issues to report. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible on its condition.

It includes its original plain white inner which is in excellent condition. This has no splits, tears, scuffs or pen marks but some light creasing and ring marks.

There is no insert included unfortunately as this has gone missing at some point.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

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Many thanks for looking.